Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Keenan Kelly

Keenan Kelly

Summary

I've become an accomplished Coach with successful background in recruiting and evaluating talent. Provides valuable insights on athlete abilities and potential. Engaging individual offers strong communication and task prioritization skills.


I aim to be an example of leadership, hard work, trust, and clear communication for any player I coach. I am committed to developing players on and off the ice in hopes they reach their full potential as a person and a hockey player.



Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Coach

Idaho Steelheads (ECHL)
06.2021 - Current

Promoted from Assistant Coach prior to 2024-2025 Season

  • Responsible for overall player development, both on and off the ice
  • Active in daily operations with management and Head Coach of all hockey related matters
  • Enhanced team performance by implementing effective coaching strategies and techniques.
  • Developed athletes'' skills through targeted training sessions and individualized feedback.
  • Responsible for oversight and instruction of team's defensemen and power play units
  • 2023-24 Power Play –1st in ECHL28.5%
  • 2022-23 Power Play –5th in ECHL22.2%
  • 2021-22 Power Play –5th in ECHL21.6%
  • ECHL Defenseman of the Year (22-23 &23-24)
  • All ECHL1st Team Defensemen (22-23 &23-24)
  • All ECHL2nd Team Defensemen (22-23 &23-24)
  • Responsible for recruiting – Vast network of contacts in NCAA /CHL/ Agents
  • Team Achievements2022-2023
  • Mountain Division Champions
  • Western Conference Champions
  • Regular Season Champions (Brabham Cup)
  • Western Conference Playoff Champion
  • Kelly Cup Finalist
  • Team Record:58-11-1-2 (.826)119pts – ECHL Record for wins, points, and points percentage
  • ECHL Record32 Home Wins
  • ECHL Record2.13 GA (153 GA Total)
  • Hockey Operations Department of the Year

Associate Head Coach / Assistant GM

Wichita Falls Warriors (NAHL)
04.2020 - 05.2021
  • Assist with the day-to-day teaching, managing, and implementation of team ideals, culture, and systems
  • Active recruitment of players for current and future seasons
  • Responsible for all player academic needs and information in compliance with NCAA rules
  • Oversight of all tryout camp operations
  • Responsible for the skill development and bench management of the defensemen and oversight of the power play
  • In charge of logistics for hockey team such as billeting, travel, meals, scheduling, and budget
  • Team Achievements2020-2021
  • 2021 Robertson Cup Playoff Appearance (Inaugural Season for Franchise)
  • 2020-21 South Division Organization of the Year
  • Had11 players drafted into USHL (Most ever from single NAHL organization in a single season)

Associate Head Coach / Assistant GM

New Mexico Ice Wolves (NAHL)
06.2019 - 04.2020
  • Assist with the day-to-day teaching, managing, and implementation of team ideals, culture, and systems
  • Active recruitment of players for current and future seasons
  • Responsible for all player academic needs and information in compliance with NCAA rules
  • Oversight of all tryout camp operations
  • Responsible for the skill development and bench management of the defensemen and oversight of the power play
  • In charge of logistics for hockey team such as billeting, travel, meals, scheduling, and budget
  • Team Achievements2019-2020
  • 2019-2020 South Division Organization of the Year (Inaugural Season for Franchise)
  • 2019-2020 NAHL Organization of the Year (Inaugural Season for Franchise)

Assistant Coach / Director of Player Personnel

Austin Bruins (NAHL)
06.2015 - 05.2019
  • Assist with the day-to-day teaching, managing, and implementation of team ideals, culture, and systems
  • Active recruitment of players for current and future seasons
  • Responsible for all player academic needs and information in compliance with NCAA rules
  • Oversight of all tryout camp operations
  • Responsible for the skill development and bench management of the defensemen (2015-2017) and forwards (2017-2019) and oversight of the power play
  • In charge of logistics for hockey team such as billeting, travel, meals, scheduling, and budget
  • Team Achievements
  • Robertson Cup Playoff Appearances2016,2018,2019

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science - Pre Law

Northern Michigan University
Marquette
05-2015

Skills

  • Proficient in hockey video analytical software such as XOS / Steva / InStat / Hudl SportsCode / SportContract
  • Experienced with RinkNet Scouting Software
  • Wealth of hockey knowledge (experiential and systematic)
  • Strong Communicator
  • Disciplined and Organized
  • Established vast recruiting network of midget, junior and collegiate coaches
  • Strong work ethic
  • Self-awareness
  • Motivational skills
  • Professional ethics
  • Collaborative approach

Certification

USA Hockey

  • Hockey Coaching Certification Program Levels 1-4 CEP#292788


Timeline

Associate Coach

Idaho Steelheads (ECHL)
06.2021 - Current

Associate Head Coach / Assistant GM

Wichita Falls Warriors (NAHL)
04.2020 - 05.2021

Associate Head Coach / Assistant GM

New Mexico Ice Wolves (NAHL)
06.2019 - 04.2020

Assistant Coach / Director of Player Personnel

Austin Bruins (NAHL)
06.2015 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Political Science - Pre Law

Northern Michigan University
Keenan Kelly