24-25 NJC 8U GOLD
24-25 NJC 8U GOLD
Manager: Kristen Kishbaugh
League: NJYHL
Tournaments/Showcases:
AAHA 8U Jamboree – Wayne, NJ (September 21-22, 2024)
The Warrior Cup – Cape Cod, MA (November 9-11, 2024)
Capital Showdown – Laurel, MD (March 14-16, 2025)
MEET THE COACHES
Experienced staff with a wealth of knowledge and a passion for athlete growth and development.
JASON KISHBAUGH
COACH
CEP Level 4
Coaching Experience:
- New Jersey Colonials Boys & Girls
Playing Experience:
- Shippensburg University (Intramural)
- Shippensburg University Varsity Track & Field
Jason Kishbaugh enters his seventh season coaching with the Colonials. He has been involved in hockey at various levels for over 30 years.
Kishbaugh's coaching philosophy is about FUNdamentals, encouragement and improvement.
TYLER BOYLE
COACH
CEP Level 2
Coaching Experience:
- New Jersey Colonials
Playing Experience:
- Lehigh University (ACHA)
- Princeton Youth (NJYHL)
- West Windsor-Plainsboro HS (NJ)
Tyler Boyle grew up in Princeton, NJ where he played youth hockey through U18. After high school and youth hockey, he played in the ACHA at Lehigh University.
Coach Boyle now lives in Mountain Lakes with this wife Sara and two kids who are both in the NJC program.
MICHAEL HINDLEY
COACH
CEP Level 2
Coaching Experience:
- New Jersey Colonials
- Long Island Gulls
- Blackhawks (NEH-Mass)
Playing Experience:
- Bentley (NCAA D1)
- Jr Islanders (MJHL)
- Boston Jr Bruins, Little Flyers (Jr)
- Flyers Alumni & Gladiators Youth
Michael Hindley played with Bentley when the team established it's D1 status in the NCAA.
Coach Hindley has vast experience with all ages. He has instructed power skating for USA Hockey and Laura Stamm. He adds skills experience with Rob Barletta and O'Sullivan Hockey Academy.
DAN YACEY
ASSISTANT COACH
CEP Level 1
Coaching Experience:
- New Jersey Colonials
Playing Experience:
- Dartmouth College (NCAA D1)
- Langley, Pentiction (BCHL)
- Fort Saskatchewan (AMHL)
Daniel Yacey grew up outside Edmonton where he played youth hockey through U18, then played Junior A hockey in the BCHL with the Penticton Panthers and Langley Hornets. He continued his career with Dartmouth College, starting his junior and senior year, recording a 28-22-10 record and finishing with the top save percentage in college history.
Dan's coaching philosophy is anchored in building a balanced hockey skill foundation, developing a team-first culture, and creating a fun and inclusive playing environment. Coach Yacey lives in Mountain Lakes with his wife Caitlin and three kids who all play hockey.
MATT NORMANDEAU
ASSISTANT COACH
CEP Level 1
Coaching Experience
- New Jersey Colonials
Playing Experience
- University of Rochester (ACHA D1)
- Fulton HS (NY)
- Fulton Youth Hockey
Matt Normandeau grew up in Fulton, NY where he played youth hockey through 18U. After years of youth and high school hockey, he continued playing in the ACHA while at the University of Rochester.
Coach Normandeau has spent his time developing young players. He enjoys working with kids at various skill levels and engaging with them to enjoy the game.
Normandeau’s coaching philosophy centers on positivity, development, and teamwork, with the goal of furthering personal growth, comradery amongst teammates, and interest in the sport.
Coach Normandeau now lives in Chatham with his wife and three kids, two of which are in the NJ Colonials program.
ANDREW SCHONWETTER
ASSISTANT COACH
CEP Level 4
Coaching Experience
- New Jersey Colonials
- Woodbridge Wolfpack
- Richmond Thunder
Andrew Schonwetter has 10+ of coaching experience at varying levels of youth hockey. Coach Andrew’s philosophy is youth hockey is about fun and development. Sweaty heads and big smiles are the measurement of a successful session on the ice.
Coach Andrew is looking forward to teaching the game and developing the clubs next generation of hockey players.
Coach Andrew now lives in Randolph with his wife Vilma and two boys who are both in the NJ Colonials program.