Tryouts Start March 11th

Thursday, January 25, 2024, 1:00PM

2024-25 Tryout Schedule & Registrations are now OPEN.

JAYSON NALEN - 2014 COACH / 14 TIER 1

Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 9:00PM

The Vipers are pleased to announce Jayson Nalen as the 2014 Head Coach for the 2024-25 season.

Jayson was born and raised in Winthrop, MA. He still lives there now with his wife Danielle and two children: Quinn (9) and Charlie (6).

He started playing hockey at 3 years old and still plays to this day. Jayson has been a sitting board member for the last two years for his local youth hockey program in Winthrop. Jayson has been head coaching youth hockey for 15 years at all levels from MDL through Midgets. He has his level 4 USA Hockey Coaching Certification. Assistant coach for this and last season for the Greater Boston Vipers.

Coaching Philosophy: Coach Nalen's focus as a coach is player development, system style hockey, and incorporating hard work with fun. His goal is for every player is for them to end each season as a stronger skater with an advanced hockey IQ and an overall love for the game. Jayson loves hockey because it teaches life skills, such as being a good teammate, getting held accountable, and the importance of hardwork.

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COACHING EXPERIENCE:

14Vipers, Head Coach, 2024-Present
14Vipers, Asst Coach, 2021-23
Winthrop Youth Hockey, 2009-Present
Winthrop Youth Hockey, Board of Directors, 2022-Present�
USA Hockey Level 4 Coaching Certificate

PLAYING EXPERIENCE:

Winthrop High School�

HOMETOWN:

Winthrop, MA

CHRIS CONNOLLY - 2016 COACH

Wednesday, January 10, 2024, 8:00PM

The Vipers are pleased to announce Chris Connolly as the 2016 Coach for the 2024-25 season.

Chris is a passionate hockey coach that believes younger players need to play multiple sports to reach their athletic potention. Chris grew up in Melrose, MA and currently living in South Hamilton with his wife and three young sons.