OUR TEAM IS YOUR TEAM

Micro Ice Training Centers offer players and parents some of our areas most experienced and successful hockey instructors. We know that the instructor makes the difference, and we have the ones you want 7 days a week, 12 months a year. We are here for YOU! Each coach brings a specialized skills development program to the ice. As a whole, they have made an investment in our area's hockey community and are dedicated to enhancing the performances of each individual. With a professional and committed attitude, each coach operates under the mission of developing a young skater's potential growth through skill building exercises.

When you skate at Micro Ice, you are partaking in more than just another school or camp; you are a part of a "training center." At Micro Ice, yesterday's dream becomes today's reality. Below you'll find some additional information about our team:

Kim Brandvold: General Manager and Instructor

Acquired during his time devoted to Norway’s Junior National Program and throughout his four years spent as a Riverhawk of UMass Lowell, Kim Brandvold brings a wide range of experience to the General Manager and Lead Instructor positions at Micro Ice. In his post-collegiate years, this solid defenseman took his game to the next level, playing in the Central Hockey League for the Wichita Thunder and the Odessa Jackalopes. As a committed advocate of skill development, Kim ensures that deliberate practice is accompanied by a great deal of fun for participants of all ages and abilities. In addition, he carries his experiences to the ice as an Assistant Coach for the Central Catholic Boy’s Hockey team. Kim’s broad background truly sets him apart in the realm of hockey skills training.

Lee-J Mirasolo: Assistant General Manager and Instructor

Former captain of the Boston College Women’s Ice Hockey team, Lee-J Mirasolo, brings four years of Division One experience to coaching. As Micro Ice’s Assistant General Manager and Instructor, she aims to help players develop new skills and sharpen old ones every time she touches the ice. Lee-J was recently named the Assistant Coach of the Phillips Andover Girl’s Hockey team and also serves as the head coach of the Middlesex Islander U16 team. She believes the lessons learned inside the rink should be carried outside its walls and is dedicated to guiding future hockey generations through their unique experiences.

Paul Vincent: Founder of Dynamic Skating

Paul has been a Professional skating and skills instructor, coach and consultant for over 30 years. He instructs thousands of youth hockey players from around the world and is a leader in college and professional player training throughout North America. Currently Paul is working as the skating and skills instructor for the Chicago Blackhawks. Paul writes and coordinates all the programming and curriculum for Micro Ice, which ensures that we have the best on-ice skill-development around.

Mark Pandolfo: Professional Player and Instructor

As an integral member of Private Training Program (PTP) coaching staff, Mark has developed a reputation as one of the best shooting/goalscoring instructors in the area. Mark was a stand-out at Umass Lowell, recognized by Hockey East as a top-notch shooter. Mark is currently under contract with the New Jersey Devils' organization and is known as a highly skilled player with an exceptional shot.

Mike Boyle: Co-founder of Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning

Mike and his team provide performance enhancement training for athletes of all levels. The athletes he has worked with range from junior high school students to All Stars in almost every major professional sport. Presently, Boyle continues to serve as an assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston University, primarily responsible for ice hockey.

Erika Hammar: Skating Instructor

Erika Hammar has competed at the highest level of figure skating and has brought her experience to coaching throughout the past two decades. As a highly qualified instructor, Erika plays an vital role in the Edge classes offered at Micro Ice. Hockey players experience skating from a different perspective during these sessions. In addition, Erika pilots Micro Ice's Learn-to-Skate program.