The Coaching Staff

“We chose the Carolina Stars because we looking for a grass-root program that would focus on player development, fun and foster respect for the sport. The practices utilized the ice well and the drills were designed to develop multiple elements of hockey with a great player to coach ratio. We were competitive in our games and I enjoyed socializing with the parents. This was the first year for the program and Ryan and his crew exceeded our expectations and we are looking forward to next year!.”

“My son has played ice hockey for the past 8 years, with four different organizations, in the US and in Europe. As a Bantam, without exception, his experience on the Carolina Stars thus far has been the best in regards to player development, character building, and understanding the game (hockey sense). Furthermore, there are normally three to four coaches on the ice at any one time so the player-coach contact ratio is the highest I have seen. Daniel is working hard and smiling a lot thanks to Ryan Schmidt and his coaching staff. Great program, great results..”

“Over the past two hockey seasons, our son has had the opportunity to be a part of the Carolina Stars Organization. The Coaching Staff truly understands that every player develops at their own pace. Our family has observed players deepen their understanding of hockey by having the opportunity to learn and play at multiple positions. As parents, we have seen our son become more aware of the process it takes to accomplish his goals on and off the ice. We are very fortunate that the coaches are positive in explaining and demonstrating proper technique with skills that transfer to game situations. Overall, our son has learned to respect the process it takes to develop his hockey sense. He is known by his name and he is not just a number on the ice. Watching our son create memories on and off the ice cannot be measured. Thank you to Coach Schmidt and his staff in fostering a safe learning environment..”