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Thomas Hofman
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Summary
Professional with strong background in coaching, equipped to drive team success and foster individual growth. Skilled in strategic planning, performance analysis, and motivational techniques. Known for flexibility, reliability, and unwavering focus on achieving results through collaboration and adaptability. Proficient in developing tailored training programs, building rapport, and enhancing team dynamics.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Advisor
Women's College Hockey Recruiting
11.2022 - Current
- Advise female ice hockey athletes and families through the NCAA, USports, and ACHA recruiting process.
Develop personalized recruiting strategies aligned with academic and athletic goals.
Foster relationships with coaches, athletes, and educational institutions.
Provide guidance on communication, exposure opportunities, recruiting timelines, and program fit.
Utilize strong organizational, networking, and communication skills to support athlete success both academically and athletically.
Women's NCAA DIII Hockey
Trine University
06.2016 - 11.2022
- Inaugural Head Coach – Responsible for all aspects of the program including recruiting prospective high school and transfer student-athletes to the University, budget development, scheduling and travel organization. Organize and conduct daily, on & off-ice practices. Responsible for all team social media accounts & content.
Women's ACHA D1 Hockey
Davenport University
11.2012 - 05.2016
- Inaugural Head Coach - Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the University's Women's Hockey Program including, but not limited to recruiting prospective student-athletes to the University, budget development, scheduling and travel organization; Identify overall team strategy and develop process for implementation; Organize and conduct daily, on & off-ice practices.
Men's D1 ACHA Hockey
Davenport University
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Assistant Coach – Coached and directed players in techniques and systems of the game; Evaluated our own and the opposing team’s capabilities in person and on video, in order to determine game strategy; Helped install those specific strategies in on-ice practices and off-ice meetings.
Women's ACHA D1 Hockey
Grand Valley State University
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Assistant Coach – As head of recruiting, played a major role in acquiring talent to the university; Instrumental in designing & implementing eligibility requirements and academic standards for the Women’s Program; Assumed a highly-visible leadership role on and off the ice.
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Trine University
01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Grand Valley State University
01-2003
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Grand Valley State University
01-2001
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Written communication
- Relationship building
- Client engagement
- Goal setting
- Industry knowledge
Accomplishments
- 18 Years of coaching experience at all levels, spending the past 11 years in the College ranks.
- Mentored multiple NCHA Offensive & Defensive Players of the Week
- 23 AHCA All-American Scholars
- Two AHCA All-Americans
- One CoSIDA Academic All American
- One NCHA Conference Player of the Year
- Two NCHA All-Conference team members
- One NCHA Freshman of the Year
- Two Conference All-Freshman team members.
- Named Inaugural Head Women’s Hockey Coach at:
Davenport University in November 2012.
Trine University in June 2016
- USA hockey CEP Level 4 certified in 2008
Timeline
Advisor
Women's College Hockey Recruiting
11.2022 - Current
Women's NCAA DIII Hockey
Trine University
06.2016 - 11.2022
Women's ACHA D1 Hockey
Davenport University
11.2012 - 05.2016
Men's D1 ACHA Hockey
Davenport University
01.2011 - 01.2012
Women's ACHA D1 Hockey
Grand Valley State University
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Grand Valley State University
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Trine University
Core Competencies
College Hockey Recruiting
Athlete Development
Program Leadership
Team Operations
NCAA & ACHA Compliance
Budget Management
Scheduling & Travel Coordination
Leadership & Mentorship
Social Media & Branding
Relationship Management
Strategic Communication
On-Ice & Off-Ice Player Development