23-24 NJC 13O AAA 2010
23-24 NJC 13O AAA 2010
Manager: Cathy Drazek
League: AYHL (Premier)
Tournaments/Showcases:
SuperSeries Boston Breakout – Boston, MA (September 8-10, 2023)
Utica Fall Frenzy – Utica, NY (November 3-5, 2023)
CCM MLK Invite – MA/RI (January 13-15, 2024)
Florida Exposure Cup – Fort Lauderdale, FL (February 1-4, 2024)
MEET THE COACHES
Experienced staff with a wealth of knowledge and a passion for athlete growth and development.
CRAIG WICKER
HEAD COACH
CEP Level 4
Coaching Experience:
- Delbarton Varsity (AC)
- New Jersey Freeze
Playing Experience:
- Rider University (ACHA)
- Morris Hills High School
Craig Wicker's teams are built with strong foundations consisting of great personal relationships, strong work ethic and attention to detail on and off the ice.
During Coach Wicker’s tenure at Delbarton School, the team has won 11 State Championships. He reached the USA Hockey National Tournament twice during his time in the NJYHL.
FRANKIE LOFTUS
ASSISTANT COACH
CEP Level 3
Coaching Experience:
- NHL New Jersey Devils Skills
- USA Player Development
- New Jersey Colonials
- New Jersey Devils Youth
- NJ Devils Quebec PeeWee
- Ironbound
Playing Experience:
- New Jersey Rockets
- Parsippany Hills HS
- Wooster Oilers AEHL
Frankie Loftus is a highly recognized skills coach who works with the NHL Devils and has a long list of successful NHL, Olympic, NCAA, Junior, and Prep players who have trained with him.
Coach Loftus focuses on overspeed training and encourages creativity. He returns for his second stint with NJC.
TAYLOR KOZE
ASSISTANT COACH
CEP Level 4
Coaching Experience:
- New Jersey Colonials
- New Jersey Freeze
- Jersey Colts
- NJ Rockets 12U Girls Developmental
- Power Skating Workshop
- New Jersey Devils Learn to Play
- Learn to Skate USA (LTS)
Playing Experience:
- CCM Titans
- Mendham High School
- New Jersey Colonials
Taylor Koze is a power skating and skills coach from New Jersey. He has been working with athletes of all ages and abilities since 2012. Koze has experience in private, camp, group, and team settings.
Coach Koze places a strong emphasis on skating ability and long-term development in a positive learning environment.
Growing up, Taylor played for the CCM Titans, Mendham High School and the New Jersey Colonials. He has captured state titles as both a player and a coach.