Russ Sinkewich

Russ Sinkewich

Project Founder & Head Coach

Russ is devoted to the Project, as Cleveland’s preeminent skill development leader.

Born and raised in Westlake, Ohio, Russ Sinkewich, has worked his entire career as a proud ambassador of both the sport as well as Cleveland Hockey. Russ is proud to say he’s had the privilege to play at every single level the City (& State) has to offer: CSHL (N.Olmsted), AAA Youth Hockey (Barons), Ohio H.S. (St. Edward), NCAA (BGSU), Professionally (Cleveland Monsters, AHL). A graduate of Bowling Green State University where Russ played Division I Hockey, he graduated in the winter of 2008 with a Bachelor Degree in Sport Management and a minor in Business Entrepreneurship. Russ brings nearly 17 years of player development, and skill coaching to the table and boasts an impressive playing resume that he is able to draw from.

  • Ohio Hockey Project Founder & Head Coach
  • 7 Year Professional Playing Career
  • Former NCAA Div. 1 Student-Athlete (BGSU)
  • Innovative, Positive, & Detailed Coaching Approach
  • CSHL Board Member
  • USHL Scout (Tri-City Storm)
  • Product of Cleveland Hockey & Proud Ambassador
  • Committed to Positively Impacting Cleveland Hockey

Project Founder & Head Coach

Russ is devoted to the Project, as Cleveland’s preeminent skill development leader.

Born and raised in Westlake, Ohio, Russ Sinkewich, has worked his entire career as a proud ambassador of both the sport as well as Cleveland Hockey. Russ is proud to say he’s had the privilege to play at every single level the City (& State) has to offer: CSHL (N.Olmsted), AAA Youth Hockey (Barons), Ohio H.S. (St. Edward), NCAA (BGSU), Professionally (Cleveland Monsters, AHL). A graduate of Bowling Green State University where Russ played Division I Hockey, he graduated in the winter of 2008 with a Bachelor Degree in Sport Management and a minor in Business Entrepreneurship. Russ brings nearly 17 years of player development, and skill coaching to the table and boasts an impressive playing resume that he is able to draw from.

  • Ohio Hockey Project Founder & Head Coach
  • 7 Year Professional Playing Career
  • Former NCAA Div. 1 Student-Athlete (BGSU)
  • Innovative, Positive, & Detailed Coaching Approach
  • CSHL Board Member
  • USHL Scout (Tri-City Storm)
  • Product of Cleveland Hockey & Proud Ambassador
  • Committed to Positively Impacting Cleveland Hockey

Jacob Newton

Lead Skill Instructor

Charlie Cook

Lead Skill Instructor

Sean O’Malley

Skill Development Coach

Cody Sarmiento

Skill Development Coach

Ryan Herpy

Skill Development Coach

Frank Crisafi

Skill Development Coach

Shannon Szabados

Lead Goaltending Instructor

Evan Moyse

Lead Goaltending Instructor

Ed Zdolshek

Lead Goaltending Instructor