Join our Coaching Staff
Are you interested in joining the Cape Fear coaching staff?
Cape Fear Youth Hockey strives, through excellence in coaching, to develop the finest youth players possible. We work to provide a fun environment for players of all ages, levels of skill and commitment, with equal opportunity for all.
We are fortunate our area brings in people from around the world, with varying levels of experience in amateur and professional hockey. Our players have been grateful beneficiaries of that talent and we are always looking for coaches who love the game and love to share that with kids.
If you are interested in becoming a Warrior and developing Warrior hockey players, we want to hear from you. For more information on the certification process or with general questions, please contact Jasen Rintala at: recreationalhockeycoordinator.com
We are currently looking for Assistant Coaches and Parent/Volunteer Coaches

CFYHA is a USA Hockey affiliated program, a member of the Carolina Amateur Hockey Association, and a member of the Carolina Hockey League
Our coaches are required to be USA Hockey certified, SafeSport trained and verified, and background screened through CAHA before volunteering on the ice. Coaches are also responsible for completing required CEP modules.
Coaching Requirements
Once you are given approval from a head coach or hockey coordinator you can begin the required certifications below
USA Hockey Registration
- Required before coaching on or off the ice
- Register for a USA Hockey Number
- Choose "Coach" option
Background Screening
- Required before coaching on or off the ice
- Screenings are valid for two seasons
SafeSport Modules
- Required before coaching on or off the ice
- SafeSport Training and Refresher Training are valid for twelve months
Age Specific Modules
- Required before coaching on or off the ice
- Must complete the age-specific model for the team you will be coaching
CEP (Coaching Certification)
- Required before December 31st
- Please reach out to registrar, head coach, or hockey coordinator for requirements
Please e-mail Morgan Koskinen at registrar@capefearhockey.com with your USA Hockey number and program you will be coaching. At that point in time, you may begin the other requirements.
*Email receipts for the requirements listed above once you have completed them for reimbursement to registrar@capefearhockey.com. Once all documentation is received and approved you will be mailed a reimbursement check. All required coaching certifications must be completed in order to be reimbursed. Reimbursements are processed on the 1st and 15th of the month. If you have not received communication from the coaching staff and/or your reimbursement, please reach out to Morgan Koskinen at registrar@capefearhockey.com
Coaching Staff
Recreational Hockey Coordinator
Jasen Rintala
Travel Hockey Coordinator
Jason Burgess
LTP Head Coach
Jasen Rintala
8U Rec Head Coach
Ryan Trautmann
8U Dev Head Coach
Ryan Trautmann

10U Rec Head Coach
Bruce Mansur

12/14U Rec Head Coach
Bruce Mansur
10U Travel Head Coach
Jasen Rintala

12U Travel Head Coach
Mike Hamilton
14U Travel Head Coach
Andy Belflower