Coaches

Ben is the Jr. Reign youth hockey club president and has an intense passion for growing young people through this amazing sport. Ben is originally from Toronto, Canada, and played hockey his entire life. He played collegiate hockey at the University of Toronto and eventually played professional roller hockey in SoCal. The sport and the people he has met through it have done so much for his life, and he wants to share that special experience with as many kids as possible so that they too can be positively impacted.

Darren Berezowski is a youth hockey coach and Senior Business Executive with over 25 years of experience. Darren grew up in Calgary, Alberta Canada, and played elite level youth, junior and College hockey. He started coaching hockey in 2008 with Anaheim Jr Ducks and joined the Jr. Reign in 2011. Darren is passionate when it comes to youth hockey development.

Tomas can't even imagine doing anything in life that didn't involve teaching and coaching youth hockey players. Growing up playing hockey since he could walk, Tomas knows the sport inside and out. Tomas is originally from the Czech Republic, and was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in 1985. Playing at a professional level for over 20 years, Tomas also represented his country at the Olympics in 1994 and at the World Junior Championship in 1985. With his passion and love for the game, Tomas strives at bringing out the highest potential of each and every single player.

David Vychodil is a head coach in high performance teams and skills development for the club. David focuses on the skills and strength conditioning of the players. He loves coaching doesn't see it as a job; but more of a mission and destiny. David is originally from the Czech Republic, and played professionally in leagues across the globe for many years (most notably ECHL, USHL & Czech Extraliga). David's passion and commitment to his teams will last a lifetime.

Gabe coaches hockey because he loves seeing the excitement and fun the kids have when they get to step on the ice or see the enjoyment they get from playing.  Gabe has coached for 7 Years with the Jr.Reign, and like many of our coaches, doesn't see himself doing anything else. Gabe played his youth hockey with the Jr. Reign and credits the organization as shaping him into who he is today.

Sean grew up in Southern California and has been playing hockey his entire life. Growing up, Sean won multiple CAHA and SCAHA championships and eventually attended Powell River's BCHL camp for Junior A. Sean's biggest influences in the game of hockey are his parents and the coaches that he had playing youth hockey. Sean coaches hockey because his kids are super into it and he wants to be there for support and to share knowledge from his playing days.

James, a skilled player, grew up excelling in youth hockey, playing for sponsored teams like Dearborn Varsity Ford (A), Garden City Thunder (AA), and Dearborn Heights Michigan Nationals (AAA). He later became a walk-on/redshirt at Michigan Technology University's NCAA Division I Hockey Program. James also played a vital role in establishing the university's first ACHA Club team, the Wolfpack. Now residing in California, he is the Director of High Tempo Skates and the San Diego Dragons, actively working to promote youth hockey. Additionally, James runs the Sponsored Adult hockey team, Ford Rangers. As a coach, he focuses on player development and their overall well-being, using hockey as a tool for success in life. His greatest hockey experience lies in the camaraderie shared with players, coaches, and families worldwide. His favorite team is the Detroit Red Wings.

Supported by his parents at every turn, he embraced a love for hockey and now relishes the opportunity to inspire young players. His most cherished memory was competing in the high school hockey nationals for Bosco. As for his favorite team, he passionately cheers for the Los Angeles Kings.

Brett Roble started coaching in 2021, assisting 8U kids at Empire in Ontario. In 2022, he became an assistant coach for Empire Ontario's 10U B team, focusing on developing goalies and defensemen. Brett also coached Jr. Reign during the Spring season and looks forward to coaching with them in the fall. As a player, he excelled as a goalie and played for various teams in Southern California. Brett's love for hockey and working with kids drives his coaching passion. His most memorable experiences include traveling to Moscow with the Jets and playing in the 9280 Pond Hockey Tournament in Keystone, Colorado. The New York Rangers hold a special place as his favorite team.

Oscar coaches hockey to help serve as a resource to young players who want to learn and develop their skills and sense of the sport.  Additionally, he strongly feels hockey and other organized sports not only help improve athletic ability and competitive drive but grant invaluable life skills and lessons helping players achieve success in their endeavors outside of sports. Oscar played collegiate roller hockey at CSULB and brings his knowledge of the sport to the ice.