25-26 NJC 10U MINOR A
25-26 NJC 10U MINOR A
Managers: Erin DaSilva, James DaSilva
Leagues: MAWHA (10U A)/NJYHL (10U A American)
Tournaments/Showcases:
Rhode Island Sting Columbus Day Invitational – RI (October 11-13, 2025)
NGHL Winter Classic – Princeton, NJ (January 2-4, 2026)
NGHA 44th Annual Paint It Purple – Nepean, ON (January 30-February 1, 2026)
MEET THE COACHES
Experienced staff with a wealth of knowledge and a passion for athlete growth and development.
JEFF DUGAN
HEAD COACH
CEP Level 4
Coaching experience:
- New Jersey Colonials
- 14U, 12U, 10U
- William Tennent High School (PA)
- Warwick Wildcats (PA)
Playing experience:
- West Chester University (ACHA D1)
- Philadelphia Jr Flyers (Jr A)
- William Tennent High School
Jeff Dugan has been coaching since 2013 at high school and various youth levels. He enters his sixth season with the Colonials Girls program. He promotes skill development, hard work and having fun while doing it.
Coach Dugan played defense for most of his playing career. He was acknowledged by West Chester University as best defenseman his sophomore year and most valuable player his senior year.
DON BENNETT
ASSISTANT COACH
CEP Level 4
Coaching Experience:
- New Jersey Colonials
- 10U, 8U, ADM
- Williams Paterson University
Playing Experience:
- William Paterson University (ACHA)
- Toms River HS South (NJ)
- Toms River HC (NJYHL)
Don Bennett enters his 6th season with the Colonials where he has served in various coaching roles from ADM – 10U. He enjoys helping younger players develop foundational hockey skills and good habits while keeping the game fun.
Bennett’s hockey experience includes coaching and general manager roles with William Paterson University’s ACHA Division 1 program for over 20 years. He played collegiately at William Paterson University and served as team captain during his senior season. He captained Toms River High School South to a McInnis Cup Championship and played youth hockey for the Toms River Hockey Club (8U – 18U).
Coach Bennett lives in Basking Ridge with his wife and two kids, who both play hockey.
DENNIS FRISCHMANN
ASSISTANT COACH
CEP Level 1
Coaching Experience:
- New Jersey Colonials
- 8U
- Hackettstown HS Boys Lacrosse
Playing Experience:
- Montclair State University Lacrosse (D3)
- Limestone College Lacrosse (D2)
- County College of Morris
- Pope John XXIII High School
- Roxbury Jr Gaels (MCYHL)
Dennis Frischmann's coaching philosophy emphasizes teamwork, a team first mentality, fundamental development and nurturing a love for the game of hockey.
grew up playing ice hockey for Roxbury Jr Gaels, went on to play hockey at Pope John XXIII HS. He was a member of the 2003 MCHC Championship Team at the County College of Morris.
Frischmann also played Division 2 Men’s Lacrosse at Limestone College in 2001, where the team made it to the National Championship. He transferred to play Division 3 Men’s Lacrosse at Montclair State University and was a member of back-to-back ECAC Championship teams in 2004 and 2005.
Coach Frischmann lives in Great Meadows, NJ with his wife Lauren and three daughters, all who are playing or getting into ice hockey.