Coaching Staff

Coach Brendan brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to Monument Hockey Club. As a player, he helped lead Ralston Valley High School to back-to-back CHSAA 5A Varsity State Championships in 2013 and 2014. He continued his playing career at the Colorado School of Mines, competing for their ACHA Division 3 team. During his junior and senior seasons, Brendan served as both team president and captain, guiding Mines to its first-ever appearance at the ACHA D3 Regional Tournament in 2018.

Brendan has spent the past two seasons coaching 14U AA with the Colorado Rampage, where his teams earned tournament titles each year and helped deliver one of the most successful 14U AA seasons in recent program history.

As a coach, Brendan is passionate about long-term player development and building a strong foundation for future success. His coaching philosophy is centered around three key principles:

1. Making hockey fun and enjoyable for players
2. Fostering personal growth alongside athletic development
3. Building and refining players' on-ice hockey skills

Brendan believes that a positive team culture is essential to helping players reach their full potential, both on and off the ice. He holds a USA Hockey Level 4 coaching certification, demonstrating his dedication to continual growth and providing his players with a high-level hockey experience.

Brendan is currently the head coach of Monument Hockey Club.

Coach Austin grew up in South Florida, playing in the SFHL and SAHOF. Following high school, he joined the armed forces where he served for almost 7 years. Coach Austin has an extensive background in leadership skills and professional development. He is certified in Holistic Health and Fitness, Training Management, Resiliency, and more. He is excited to implement his leadership skills and experience into the organization.

Austin is passionate about player growth and development. He believes that being able to manage mental, emotional, and physical challenges on and off the ice, are key to an athletes success. He is looking forward to helping our players implement these skills into their game, and become the best they can be, both as athletes and as people.

Coach Austin currently serves as an on-ice coach for the Colorado Rampage, and will be the Assistant Coach and Manager for both Monument Hockey teams.

Coach Nathan is a former defenseman who stands at 6'7" and brings 2 decades of competitive hockey experience and a genuine passion for player development to every rink he steps on. A veteran of junior hockey in both the U.S. and Canada, Nate transitioned seamlessly into coaching, where he spent 5 years helping young athletes grow as both players and people.

From 2018 to 2023, Nate served as Head Coach of Colorado State University's Division 2 Hockey program, following one year as Assistant coach. Known for his signature one-timers and perfectly timed hip checks during his playing days, he now channels that same intensity into teaching the game and building strong team culture.

For Nate, hockey is more than a sport - it's a platform to build leadership, resilience, and integrity. His mission as a coach is to help athletes excel on the ice and grow into the kind of people who make a difference off it.