Craig Johnson
Menomoneee Falls
Summary
Experienced hockey Player/Coach and leader with a strong background in competitive play, player development, and organizational accountability. Combines high-level hockey experience with proven leadership, communication, and safety-focused decision-making from a professional aviation career. Passionate about developing young athletes, supporting coaches, and strengthening EYHA's youth hockey program.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Check Pilot
Frontier Airlines
Denver
01.2017 - Current
- Demonstrates leadership, decision-making, and accountability in high-pressure environments.
- Conducts evaluations, mentoring, and performance feedback for pilots.
- Upholds safety standards, procedures, and organizational expectations.
- Strong communicator skilled in teaching, assessment, and constructive feedback.
- Experience managing diverse personalities while maintaining professionalism and team cohesion.
- Transferable skills include leadership development, performance evaluation, safety management, and structured training.
Hockey Director
Elmbrook Youth Hockey Association
- Experienced hockey Player/Coach and leader with a strong background in competitive play, player development, and organizational accountability.
- Combines high-level hockey experience with proven leadership, communication, and safety-focused decision-making from a professional aviation career.
- Passionate about developing young athletes, supporting coaches, and strengthening EYHA's youth hockey program.
Education
Bachelor's Degree -
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MNBachelor's Degree -
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MNSkills
- Player Development & Skill Progression
- Coach Support & Evaluation
- Youth Athlete Leadership & Mentorship
- Program's Organization & Structure
- Team Culture & Accountability
- Communication with Parents, Coaches, and Players
- Safety, Risk Management, and Decision-Making
- Teaching, Evaluation, and Feedback
Key Skills And Qualifications
- Player Development & Skill Progression
- Coach Support & Evaluation
- Youth Athlete Leadership & Mentorship
- Program's Organization & Structure
- Team Culture & Accountability
- Communication with Parents, Coaches, and Players
- Safety, Risk Management, and Decision-Making
- Teaching, Evaluation, and Feedback
Relevant Professional Experience
Line Check Pilot, Frontier Airlines, Denver, CO, 01/01/17 - Present, Demonstrates leadership, decision-making, and accountability in high-pressure environments, Conducts evaluations, mentoring, and performance feedback for pilots, Upholds safety standards, procedures, and organizational expectations, Strong communicator skilled in teaching, assessment, and constructive feedback, Experience managing diverse personalities while maintaining professionalism and team cohesion, leadership development, performance evaluation, safety management, structured training
Hockey Experience
Elmbrook Youth Hockey Association, Coach / Head Coach, Seven years coaching within the program; five years as a Head Coach. Led age-specific teams with a focus on skill development, hockey IQ, and sportsmanship. Mentored assistant coaches and supported consistent teaching standards across teams. Communicated effectively with parents, players, and board members to support program goals., Brookfield Bison Lacrosse, Head Coach / Associate Head Coach, Four years of coaching experience at the youth level. Designed practice plans, game strategies, and seasonal development objectives. Built a positive team culture emphasizing accountability, effort, and growth., Madison Capitols, AAA Hockey, High-level youth development program emphasizing skill, discipline, and competition., Toledo Cherokee, Junior B Hockey, Competitive junior hockey experience with a focus on physical play, team systems, and accountability., Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks, Junior B Hockey, Advanced junior-level competition developing leadership, game IQ, and resilience., St. Olaf College, NCAA Hockey, Collegiate hockey experience balancing academics, athletics, and team leadership at the NCAA level.
Timeline
Line Check Pilot
Frontier Airlines
01.2017 - Current
Hockey Director
Elmbrook Youth Hockey Association
Bachelor's Degree -
St. Olaf College
Bachelor's Degree -
St. Cloud State University