25-26 NJC ADM
25-26 NJC ADM
MEET THE COACHES
Experienced staff with a wealth of knowledge and a passion for athlete growth and development.
JOHN PHILLIPS
ADM DIRECTOR
CEP Level 4
Coaching Experience:
- New Jersey Colonials Jersey Wildcats (Juniors - EHL and NA3HL)
- Princeton University (ACHA)
- USA Hockey Atlantic District Player Development Program
- Gil St. Bernard Prep
- Mount Olive High School
Playing Experience:
- State University of New York Buffalo
John Phillips has coached with the Colonials for over 20 years from 8U to 18U, both Tier I and Tier II. He has run the ADM (American Development Model) program in 17 seasons of his Colonials coaching career.
Coach Phillips has experience coaching players from their start on the ice to Juniors and college. He has trained many players who have had successful college and professional careers in the NHL, AHL and ECHL.
Phillips got involved with USA Hockey immediately after graduating from SUNY Buffalo. His two sons played through the New Jersey Colonials organization and continued into college. He lives in Chester, NJ with this wife Kimberlee.
CALEB WEESNER
COACH
CEP Level 4
Coaching Experience:
- Chicago Mission
- 8U, 13P, 14U, 15P
- Chicago Stallions
- ADM
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Learn-To-Play
- Learn-To-Skate
Playing Experience:
- Liberty University (ACHA D2/D3)
- Central Wisconsin Saints (Jr)
- Space Coast Hurricanes (Jr)
- Chicago Mission (AAA)
- Geneva Cyclones (AA)
Caleb Weeson is an experienced youth hockey coach from Chicago, IL, with a strong background in 8U player development. Known for his ability to build fundamentals in youth athletes, he has guided players to success at virtually every level. His coaching résumé includes two National Championship appearances at the 14U and 15O levels - highlighted by a championship victory in 2024.
In addition to his on-ice success, Caleb spent six years with the Chicago Blackhawks, where he spearheaded the expansion of youth programming and strengthening grassroots hockey development. His efforts have directly contributed to the advancement of numerous players to the AAA level and beyond.