Robert Morgan
Burbank,CA
Summary
Visionary and experienced hockey executive with 25+ years of leadership in professional, collegiate, and international hockey. Proven record of success in building teams from the ground up, leading high-performance operations, and fostering inclusive, player-first cultures. Strategic thinker skilled in scouting and evaluation, player acquisition, contract negotiations, analytics integration, budget oversight, and compliance. Adept at aligning hockey operations with business goals to grow the game, amplify women's voices in sport, and deliver elite team experiences on and off the ice.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Coach, Women’s Ice Hockey
Keene State College
01.2023 - Current
- NCAA DIII institution focused on developing student-athletes.
- Built NCAA DIII program from inception; responsible for recruiting, culture development, and strategic planning.
- Manage team operations, compliance, academic support, performance tracking, fundraising and donor engagement.
- Partner with Business Operations on branding, communications, and community relations, and locker room construction oversight.
- NCAA DIII institution focused on developing student-athletes.
Head Coach, Women’s Ice Hockey
Long Island University
10.2018 - 12.2022
- NCAA DI institution with a focus on developing a competitive women's hockey program.
- Led new DI program to three Championships in three years.
- Oversaw all operations including budgeting, scholarships, data-driven performance metrics, and recruitment.
- Fostered DEI initiatives and community partnerships.
- NCAA DI institution with a focus on women's ice hockey.
General Manager & Hockey Advisor
Kunlun Red Star
07.2017 - 12.2021
- Professional/International hockey organization focused on preparing Team China for the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
- Oversaw hockey operations and team construction leading up to the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
- Managed player recruitment, international scouting, staffing, contracts, budgeting, and travel logistics.
- Collaborated with CWHL, Hockey China and Company stakeholders, oversaw the arena conversion from a basketball to hockey facility, advanced elite player development while growing the women’s game at the high performance and grassroots level in China.
- Personal, Positional, Professional development of staff was a major emphasis early on, as most involved did not know how to work in a professional and international hockey environment,
Associate Head Coach, Women’s Ice Hockey
Yale University
07.2015 - 07.2017
- NCAA DI institution known for its academic excellence and competitive athletics.
- Led player evaluation, video analytics, and strategic planning.
- Collaborated with admissions, compliance, and student support services.
- Recruited the best class in program history that lead Yale to multiple Championships and the NCAA’s.
- NCAA DI institution known for its academic excellence and competitive athletics.
Head Coach, Women’s Ice Hockey
St. Norbert College
07.2009 - 07.2015
- NCAA DIII institution with a strong focus on student-athlete development.
- Guided team to national recognition and earned NCAA D3 Coach of the Year honors.
- Spearheaded the locker room facility build, fundraising, and student-athlete development.
- Developed numerous all-conference recipients and its 1st Academic All-American.
- NCAA DIII institution with a strong focus on student-athlete development.
Associate Head Coach, Women’s Ice Hockey
Dartmouth College
07.2003 - 07.2009
- NCAA DI institution known for its rigorous academic programs and competitive athletics.
- Helped maintain national ranking through recruiting, performance evaluation, and player development.
- NCAA DI institution known for its rigorous academic programs and competitive athletics.
Additional Administrative & Executive Roles
1992-2002
- Athletics Director – North Country Community College (NJCAA)
- Athletics Director – Medicine Hat College
- General Manager – Medicine Hat Minor Hockey Association
- Branch Manager – Alberta Lung Association
- Supervisor, Youth Services – Edmonton YMCA
Education
Master of Education - Leadership
University of Lethbridge
Bachelor of Physical Education - Sports Administration
University of Alberta
Skills
- Elite Athlete Recruitment & Development
- Scouting
- Evaluating
- Recruiting
- Player Transactions
- Scholarship/Salary Cap Strategy
- Hockey Operations
- Performance Analytics
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Leadership
- Budget Oversight
- Resource Allocation
- Community Engagement
- Sponsorship Activation
- DEI
- Athlete-Centered Culture Building
- League Compliance
- Governance
- Media Relations
- Business Ops Collaboration
Certification
- Advanced Coaching Certification, Hockey Canada
- Level 3 Certification, USA Hockey
Awards
- Best of Long Island, College Sports Coach, 2022
- NY Islanders Game Changer Award, 2021
- NCHA Coach of the Year, 2014
- NCAA D3 West Region Coach of the Year, 2013
- Canada West Coach of the Year, 2001
Committees Leadership Contributions
- AWHCA Ethics, Championships & Bracket Expansion Committees
- NCHA Scheduling Committee
- NJCAA Regional Hockey & Advisory Committees
- Institutional Athletics Advisory Boards
- Event Chair – CCAA National Championships (Basketball & Soccer)
- Executive Member – Medicine Hat College Booster Club & Campus Life Teams
Timeline
Head Coach, Women’s Ice Hockey
Keene State College
01.2023 - Current
Head Coach, Women’s Ice Hockey
Long Island University
10.2018 - 12.2022
General Manager & Hockey Advisor
Kunlun Red Star
07.2017 - 12.2021
Associate Head Coach, Women’s Ice Hockey
Yale University
07.2015 - 07.2017
Head Coach, Women’s Ice Hockey
St. Norbert College
07.2009 - 07.2015
Associate Head Coach, Women’s Ice Hockey
Dartmouth College
07.2003 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Physical Education - Sports Administration
University of Alberta
Additional Administrative & Executive Roles
1992-2002
Master of Education - Leadership
University of Lethbridge
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