Leadership Team

Alaina is an educational researcher and published author. Her science programs have been used by over 2 million students to date. She serves on her kid’s school PTO board, and the Akron Zoo Education Committee. Alaina’s 2011 and 2014 skaters are active in lacrosse, horseback riding, reffing and piano, so she’s probably in the car right now. Alaina loves pugs, dirty chai, rink popcorn, Coach Matt and hat tricks.

Ana's son, Perry, will be a first year Peewee for the 2025-26 season. It will be his fifth year with Strongsville Hockey. Ana is currently employed as a compliance consultant for licensed clients in the professional services industry. She lives in Brecksville with Perry, her daughter, Carolena, and her husband, Justin.

Brad has lived in Strongsville for 23 years.  He has over 25 years experience doing due diligence work for lenders nationwide. His son is a 1st year squirt.  

Deborah’s son Henry is currently a 12u player at SYHC. She has volunteered as a team manager and she enjoys helping Henry’s team with event planning, volunteer sign-ups, working the scoreboard, manning the penalty box, and boosting morale. Deborah is Clinical Informatics/Clinical liaison working for a local insurance company and her hobbies include running, cooking, and volunteering.

Charlie has lived in Strongsville for six years and has a son who is a second-year bantam.

Stephanie and her husband live in North Royalton with their son and daughter. Their son (a 2013) has been playing hockey at SYHC since he was six. In her professional life, Stephanie is a Business Development Manager at an AmLaw 200 law firm in Cleveland, Ohio.  

Julie and her husband Bob have 3 children. She has been a hockey mom for several years, and her husband is a coach for SYHC.

Kate is mom to two Mustangs (2015 & 2018) and her husband has coached both their teams since they started in the Strongsville program. She loves watching her boys play and helping out behind the scenes where she can!

Samantha and her husband Rusty have a son and a daughter. Their son Lucas is a 2013 Mustang. She enjoys being a team manager and her husband is an assistant coach. Professionally she is a STEM teacher for the city of North Royalton.

Stephanie is a devoted mother, wife, and accomplished professional, serving as the Manager of Service Delivery at Everstream Solutions. She also channels her passion for sports as the Assistant Director and Coach at Spirit Volleyball Club. With a deep love for hockey, volleyball, and all things Disney, organization is a top priority in every role she takes on. More than anything, she cherishes her time at the rink, watching her son, Radek, grow and thrive in Strongsville’s Mite program.

Crista and her husband have a second-year Peewee (Matthew). They live in Avon with their son and daughter. Crista is a long-time hockey mom, and loves all things hockey! In the past she served as the 8U Trustee on the SYHC Board. Professionally, she is a pediatric nurse practitioner.

Kelly and her husband are Strongsville residents. Their son is a Bantam goalie who has been with SYHC since he was a mite. Kelly has served on the board previously as 8U & 10U trustee, Vice President, and President.

After 5 years of being Club president. Mindy now serves as a connection to the CSHL league. Her son Emmett is a bantam player. Professionally she is a digital product manager.

Currently seeking a parent volunteer to shadow our current officer and learn this role so it can be managed by someone with children currently in the club.

If you are the person your friends or parents call for help with their TV, their phone, their Google drive, etc …. this role may be a great way for you to help support Strongsville hockey.  If you would like to learn more or are willing to take on this role, please email president@strongsvillehockey.com. Your support is essential in keeping our club strong for our players and families.