TEAM STAFF
Dom Smith
Chairperson
Dom has a longstanding connection with the club, having been introduced through his son Wilfred’s involvement. Over the years, he plays a key role in the club, particularly as a youth coach, where he has consistently contributed to the development of young players. His dedication reflects his ongoing commitment to both the club and its community.
ANDREW RAE
Treasurer and Coach
Andrew has been with the Club since it's inception (adults Year 2003, youth – January 2008). Originally from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada where he trained as a Chartered Accountant, he has played and followed hockey all his life. Andrew has been coaching Ealing Eagles since 2008.
Taylor Hood
Adult Team Manager
Taylor joined the adult team in December 2023 with no prior hockey experience. Since then, he has demonstrated exceptional commitment, attending nearly every session. In addition to his dedication on the rink, Taylor has taken on the role of Social Media Manager, overseeing content creation across all platforms. Following Steve Cook's relocation, he was promoted to Adult Team Manager, further contributing to the team's development. Taylor currently plays for the Adult Eagles in the South East Ball Hockey League Division 2.
Ryan Delaney
Secretary
Ryan joined the club in December 2023 with no prior hockey experience and has since made significant progress in developing his skills while actively engaging with the team. His employer, DP Systems, became a valued sponsor of the club and its kit. Recognizing his dedication and contributions, Ryan was recently promoted to Club Secretary, where he is responsible for managing the club's website and enrolment of potential members.
Vilma Vaattovaara
Goalie Coach
Vilma has played ice hockey at an elite level, having played as goaltender for the Finland National team in the World Championships as well as in the NCAA for the University of New Hampshire. Vilma joined the Club coaching staff in the 2019-20 season.
Nicky Rae
Child Protection Officer
Nicky has been volunteering with the Club since the inception of the Youth programme in January 2008. Nicky is responsible for the Child Protection policy and ensuring volunteers are in compliance with DBS regulations.
COREY JOHNSON
Head Coach
Corey has been with the Ealing Eagles as a Coach for the age 13+ as well as the captain/player coach of the Ealing Eagles Adult Team since 2017. Originally from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Corey has played ice hockey as a defenseman in the GTHL but never made it to major junior! Other than ice hockey you can catch him cycling, rock climbing, or reading the latest cooking books.
Ealing Eagles BHC is fortunate to have a well-qualified, dedicated, and experienced volunteer staff.
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All volunteers are DBS certified
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Many Ealing Eagles BHC Coaches have coaching certifications ranging from ice hockey, ball hockey, roller hockey and other sports. Certifications from UK and Canadian organisations are common.
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First-Aid volunteers are present at all sessions.
