Tyler played the game for 19 years including Juniors out in Minnesota. At Aliso Viejo Ice Palace, his love for hockey started when he was 3. Tyler has been coaching for 9 years now and loves giving back to the sport that gave so much to him growing up.

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As a lifelong player of local travel hockey in Southern California, his passion has always been the ice - dedicating himself to the game and his players. With 26 years of coaching experience, Sean has led several teams to SCAHA and State Championship titles for 10U and 12U levels.

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Following a successful Tier experience with BCL, Warren became a coach in 2003, where he started playing hockey - at Aliso Viejo Ice Palace. During this time, he attended ASU and was the President of the Division-2 ACHA team. Despite being away at college, Warren returned every summer to coach at the Aliso Viejo Ice Palace.

Warren was appointed as the head of coaching for the youth rec program at Aliso Viejo in 2014. Warren's passion for developing young athletes led him to join the California Goldrush Hockey Club as an influential coach.

Currently serving as the Director of Coaches for the AV Avalanche, he understands the importance of nurturing both skills and character development for youth hockey players, fostering growth on and off the ice.

Warren believes instilling a love for the game while focusing on skill development, strategic play, and character-building is crucial to a player’s success. His coaching style emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship, creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere where players can thrive. He strives to be a positive role model and teach important life skills such as integrity, perseverance, and resilience.

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Growing up in South Orange County, KC got his start playing roller hockey and was a part of numerous state and national championship teams as well as the USA U19 Junior National Team.

He pursued a playing career through Junior hockey and onto college where he played NCAA Div. 3 at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and won MASCAC conference championship.

After finishing Junior and college hockey on the east coast, he returned home and began his coaching career. Over the past 11 years, he has worked for the Jr Ducks and Goldrush hockey clubs as well as 8 years with Santa Margarita Catholic High School where he was a part of 3 State Championship teams and 2 National Championship teams.

KC is thrilled to be back at the Aliso Viejo Ice Palace. He will be working with the 12U age group this year at the Avalanche and additionally with the rink’s in-house program as well as JSerra Catholic High School.

Outside of the rink he enjoys live music, sports and spending time with his dog, Gordie.

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At age 13, Andrew started his youth hockey career with the Aliso Viejo Outlaws. He then went on to play 14U A and 16U AA for Beach City Lightning, earning him a spot in Junior A with PEI, Canada.

Andrew has since become a motivated and passionate hockey coach. He strives to teach his players accountability, teamwork and perseverance. Through his desire to play, watch, learn and breathe hockey, Andrew encourages young athletes to further develop their natural persistence, determination, discipline, dedication, work ethic, resilience, heart, leadership skills, connection with and respect for others - not only in competition but in life.

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As a product of the Aliso Viejo Ice Palace, Aaron now has the privilege to give back and coach hockey. Having versatile knowledge as a goaltender and player gives me a unique approach to coaching. Aaron always brings lots of enthusiasm, passion, and patience to help players hone their skills and find love for the game.

After Aaron started with roller hockey, he made the switch to ice at the 14U level, playing for OC. After finishing 16U with OC he moved to the Ontario Reign for 18U. With the Reign, Aaron got his start in junior hockey with the San Diego Sabers in the WSHL. After two years in the WSHL, he made his transition to coaching.

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Justin is a seasoned hockey mentor with a deep passion for nurturing young talent. With over 15 years of coaching experience, Justin has had the privilege of guiding numerous aspiring athletes towards achieving their goals.

He has played a pivotal role in shaping the development of a remarkable young player, Oliver Kanat who successfully earned a spot in the highly competitive Western Hockey League (WHL); plus countless others at the Jr/College levels. Through a combination of personalized training, strategic guidance, and unwavering support, Justin instills in his athletes the necessary skills, discipline, and determination to excel both on and off the ice. His dedication to fostering growth and fostering a love for the game makes Justin a highly respected coach in the hockey community and a huge asset to the AV Avalanche.

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Nick has been a hockey coach at AV Ice Palace for 20 years, coaching all levels from learn to play to Tier travel. In 2016, Nick founded Silver Hockey School. Through growth of summer camps and an in-house program, Silver Hockey School has become home to 100 players of all ages. Success of Silver Hockey School has led to formation of The Aliso Viejo Avalanche - inaugural SCAHA season 23/24.

As President of the AV Avalanche, Nick is focused on growing the game and the local hockey community.

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Entering his 26th year as a professional hockey coach in Southern California, Bob is looking forward to the inaugural season for Aliso Viejo Avalanche - where he began his coaching career in 1997.

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