Michelle Snyder
Head Coach U12


Coaching Experience:

Chicago Young Americans

  • U19 Girls Head Coach (2006-2008)
  • U16 Girls Assistant Coach (2005-2006)
  • U14 Girls Assistant Coach (2004-2005): USA HOCKEY NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

Michelle has also instructed at the Mid-West Elite Hockey School (1999) and the Ice Company Hockey School (2000-2002)


Coaching Philosophy:

Solid skills are the core foundation of any player’s success.  To achieve his or her fullest potential, a player must employ technically correct skating,
stickhandling, passing and shooting methods.   It is also crucial to fully break down and execute essential game situations in practice so that the player
can learn to react instinctually under pressure.

Instilling values of strong work ethic, teamwork and leadership in individuals directly translates into a cohesive unit on the ice.


Playing Experience:

  • Team Illinois AAA Youth Hockey (1994-1997)

  • Boston College Division I ECAC (1997-2001)

  • St. Gallen Swiss National A League (2001-2002)