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:
recreationalhockeydirector@capefearhockey.com
We are currently looking for Head Coaches, 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 director 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 Training
- 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 as well as the Fundamentals Module
CEP (Coaching Certification)
- Required before December 31st
- Please reach out to registrar, head coach, or hockey director for requirements
Please e-mail registrar@capefearhockey.com with your USA Hockey number and program you will be coaching before completing any requirements
*Reimbursement available upon prior approval by hockey director
Coaching Staff
Recreational Hockey Director
Jackie Epstein
Travel Hockey Director
Jason Burgess
Director of Hockey Operations
Vacant
LTP Head Coach
Jared Brubaker
6/8U House Head Coach
Brain Taptick
8U Jr Warriors Head Coach
Brian Taptick
10U House Head Coach
Dylan Haynes
12/14U House Head Coach
Bruce Mansur
10U Travel Head Coach
Jason Burgess
12U Travel Head Coach
Matthew Ducharme
14U Travel Head Coach
Mike Hamilton
Links and Resources
CFYHA Links
THIS IS A NON – FEDERAL ENTITY. IT IS NOT A PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS
AND IT HAS NO GOVERNMENTAL STATUS.