coaches
As an athlete, “Games are won or lost in our minds”
JACOB NEWTON
LEAD SKILL INSTRUCTOR
A native of Southern California, Jake now calls Cleveland home! After an impressive freshman year with Northeastern University, Jake signed with the Anaheim Ducks. After his time with the Ducks, Jake made his way overseas to play in many of Europe’s top professional hockey leagues. Most notably Jake spent four years in the Finnish Elite League, two years in the Italian Super League, a year in the Czech Republic, Germany, and Norway respectively. While Jake brings a wealth of knowledge from his 10-year pro career, Jake also provides the rare ability to teach about and advocate for athletes’ mental health.
Former Student-Athlete at Northeastern University (NCAA D-1)
10-year pro career // AHL – ECHL – Finland – Italy – Norway – Czech Republic – Germany
Current Mental Health Advocate
As an athlete, “Games are won or lost in our minds”
JACOB NEWTON
LEAD SKILL INSTRUCTOR
A native of Southern California, Jake now calls Cleveland home! After an impressive freshman year with Northeastern University, Jake signed with the Anaheim Ducks. After his time with the Ducks, Jake made his way overseas to play in many of Europe’s top professional hockey leagues. Most notably Jake spent four years in the Finnish Elite League, two years in the Italian Super League, a year in the Czech Republic, Germany, and Norway respectively. While Jake brings a wealth of knowledge from his 10-year pro career, Jake also provides the rare ability to teach about and advocate for athletes’ mental health.
Former Student-Athlete at Northeastern University (NCAA D-1)
10-year pro career // AHL – ECHL – Finland – Italy – Norway – Czech Republic – Germany
Current Mental Health Advocate
CHARLIE COOK
LEAD SKILL INSTRUCTOR
A native of Port Huron, Michigan, Charlie now calls Cleveland home! After an impressive collegiate career at Cornell, Charlie signed with the Philadelphia Phantoms of the American Hockey League. After his time in the American and East Coast Hockey Leagues, Charlie cemented a tremendous career play in many of Europes top professional hockey leagues. Most notably Charlie spent considerable time in the Finnish Elite League, German DEL, and Swedish Allsvenskan League. Charlie brings an intense, but yet very positive mindset to the project!
Former Student-Athlete at Cornell University (NCAA D-1)
10-year pro career // AHL – ECHL – Finland – Germany – Sweden
Confidence building coach
Trust your training!
Trust your training!
CHARLIE COOK
LEAD SKILL INSTRUCTOR
A native of Port Huron, Michigan, Charlie now calls Cleveland home! After an impressive collegiate career at Cornell, Charlie signed with the Philadelphia Phantoms of the American Hockey League. After his time in the American and East Coast Hockey Leagues, Charlie cemented a tremendous career play in many of Europes top professional hockey leagues. Most notably Charlie spent considerable time in the Finnish Elite League, German DEL, and Swedish Allsvenskan League. Charlie brings an intense, but yet very positive mindset to the project!
Former Student-Athlete at Cornell University (NCAA D-1)
10-year pro career // AHL – ECHL – Finland – Germany – Sweden
Confidence building coach
11-year collegiate coaching career
SEAN O’MALLY
SKILL DEVELOPMENT COACH
Sean O’Malley, a native of Lakewood, Ohio, brings nearly 14 years of on and off-ice coaching experience and expertise to the Ohio Hockey Project. Sean was a four-year letter winner at St. Ignatius High School, as well as a member of the Gilmour Academy Prep Team during his post-graduate year. After his astonishing high school career, Sean played one year of juniors before being recruited to SUNY-Brockport, where he was a 3-year captain. During the winter seasons, Sean is an Assistant Coach for NCAA Division 3 Lake Forrest College in Lake Forrest, IL. Sean brings a professional level of detail to the ice and is an elite teacher of skills. He has one of the best hockey minds coming out of the city of Cleveland.
St. Ignatius Hockey Hall of Fame Member (owns numerous scoring titles)
4-year member, 3-yr Captain, SUNY Brockport (NCAA – D3)
3-year Professional Playing Career (FHL)
Current Head Coach for Lake Forrest College (NCAA – D3) in Lake Forrest, IL
11-year collegiate coaching career
SEAN O’MALLY
SKILL DEVELOPMENT COACH
Sean O’Malley, a native of Lakewood, Ohio, brings nearly 14 years of on and off-ice coaching experience and expertise to the Ohio Hockey Project. Sean was a four-year letter winner at St. Ignatius High School, as well as a member of the Gilmour Academy Prep Team during his post-graduate year. After his astonishing high school career, Sean played one year of juniors before being recruited to SUNY-Brockport, where he was a 3-year captain. During the winter seasons, Sean is an Assistant Coach for NCAA Division 3 Lake Forrest College in Lake Forrest, IL. Sean brings a professional level of detail to the ice and is an elite teacher of skills. He has one of the best hockey minds coming out of the city of Cleveland.