COACHING STAFF
Our staff includes current and former professional, NCAA D1 and D3, and Junior A players and coaches. Our coaches have years of experience in private lessons, running camps and specialized clinics. Not only have our coaches played at the highest levels, but they have also coached with some of the top programs in the Tri-State area.
MEET OUR COACHES
KEVIN
GEIST
Co-founder of the King Cobras with 8+ years of player development at Cutting Edge. Specializes in player development and management through in-game strategy and positive motivation.
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Fair Lawn HS Varsity Head Coach
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2023/24 Big North Patriot Coach of the year
FRANK
KERN
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High School Hockey Coach at Suffern HS, Clarkstown South, Indian Hills, and St Joseph Regional
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Two-time Coach of the Year award
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Hudson Valley Empire State coach - 5 Years
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Ramapo Saints travel team coach and hockey skills instructor - 27 years.
Donnie
Picinich
Coach Donnie brings 10+ years of coaching experience between him time here at Cutting Edge as well as coaching with the Montclair Blues and NJ Reapers. He is also an assistant coach for Fair Lawn High School. ​
JADON
HOYT
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Played Juniors for the Wildcats
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Played ice hockey at Parsippany High School
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First Team All County
RYAN
STRAPP
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Jersey Wildcats (EMJHL) 2x All Star
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Roxbury HS (2x 1st Team All County)
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Plymouth State Club Hockey (Independent)
Liam
Johnson
CHUCK
HAFERS
JOHNNY
HERO
JAMES
WITMER
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Trained current New York Rangers Prospect Brandon Crawley (2018 NHL draft pick, 4th Rd)
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Trained multiple D1 and D3 college hockey commits
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Former Tier 1 skills instructor for NJ Avalanche
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Trained multiple Tier 2 into Tier 1 players over the past 10 years
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Montclair State University (ACHA DII)
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Syracuse Stars (EJHL Junior A)
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Jersey Wildcats (Empire Junior B)
Skating Technique Coach
ELENE
GEDEVANISHVILI
​Elene specializes in skating technique, balance, and posture, as well as agility, edge work, and explosiveness.
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3x Olympic Figure Skater for the Country of Georgia (2006, 2010, 2014)
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2010 Bronze Medal in European Championships Ladies' Singles
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2012 Bronze Medal in European Championships Ladies' Singles
Skills Coach
PATRICK
DAPUZZO
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NJ Rockets (MetJHL)
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North Jersey Avalanche (MetJHL)
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New Jersey Titans (EHL)
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P.A.L Junior Islanders (USPHL Premier)
Skills Coach
JOE
DELLAPI
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New Jersey Devils Youth 16U AAA (AYHL)
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NJ Colonials (MJHL/AYHL 18U/HPHL 18U)
Goaltending Coach
NEIL
SCANCERELLA
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Instruct goalies in skill development, create and run drills for clinics for over 10 years
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Consult with students’ parents on child’s progress and their strengths and weaknesses
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Discuss with goalies on which paths to take to further their playing career
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Consult with students and their parents on equipment and equipment sizing
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Head Goaltending Instructor for the Panthers Ice Den and the Florida Jr. Panthers
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Send weekly emails on goaltending informing/increasing the knowledge of goalies and parents
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Our program is looking for talented and passionate coaches to help develop our young athletes into champions.
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We are looking for coaches or former players who have experience working with youth hockey players, a strong understanding of the game, and a commitment to fostering a positive team environment.
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If you or someone you know has what it takes to be a part of our staff, please email Kevin Geist.