Riitta Widelski
Riitta Widelski, a native of Finland, is the Manager of People, Culture, and Development for TPH. Riitta has been working in various Human Resources roles since 2003, including employee relations, recruiting, leadership training, and mentoring, as well as performed first-hand work in administration, compliance, and policy implementation. She received a Master of Human Resources and International Master of Business Administration degrees from the University of South Carolina. She also holds two Human Resources certifications and is a certified life coach. In addition, Riitta serves as an Assistant Scoutmaster and Merit Badge Counselor for a local Boy Scout troop, and she is an avid fisher.
Colleen Lynch
A native New Englander, Lynch grew up roaming the rinks of the East Coast playing top-tier ice hockey, eventually finding a home at the University of New Hampshire where she skated with the D1 Wildcats and was a founding member of the Women’s Club Hockey team. Lynch graduated from UNH with a degree in International Business and Economics and brings years of experience from all fronts of the hockey business from coaching to club management, marketing, and beyond.
TPH to Open Multi-Sport Academy in Central Iowa for 23-24 School Year
Connected Coaching
TPH Academy partners with MEGA Goaltending to offer additional support to all TPH Academy goalies
TPH Academy is proud to announce a new partnership with MEGA Goaltending. This program will provide TPH Academy goaltenders with access to a full school year of training content and guidance, including weekly skill progressions and goalie-specific mental skills training through MEGA’s digital goaltending platform.
MEGA programs have been designed to develop and refine a goaltender’s skills in a challenging and purposeful environment. MEGA’s dynamic coaching staff includes multiple collegiate goalie coaches who ensure that every student receives a quality training experience.
“MEGA Goaltending is a world leader in educating and training goalies at all levels,” said Alan Keeso, CEO of Total Package Hockey. “Their team is incredibly passionate about supporting the unique physical and mental demands of the position. We’re thrilled to be bringing their expertise across TPH through their cutting-edge digital platform and to see the positive impact it will have on TPH goalies. We believe TPH goaltenders will experience next-level engagement in their goaltending craft through MEGA’s innovative digital platform.”
“We couldn’t be more excited to partner with TPH Academy and their goaltenders this year. We share in their core principles of helping to shape the next generation of impact players and were impressed with their holistic approach. With the Connected Coaching program, we aim to enrich the goaltender’s experience this season, and cannot wait to get started!” MEGA Goaltending Founder Justin Johnson.
The TPH leadership team collaborated with the MEGA Goaltending staff to handcraft two training packages, ensuring that each TPH Academy goaltender could access a program that fit their needs. The new partnership packages include:
Connected Coaching Program: ($600)
The Connected Coaching program is provided to all TPH Academy goalies at no additional cost and is customized for each Academy location in order to match the on-ice curriculum.
Connected Coaching Elite: ($2,499)
The Connected Coaching Elite program allows athletes to share clips of their games, practices, or skill sessions with MEGA’s certified staff, who can then analyze and provide direct feedback to the student-athlete.
The benefits of each package include, but are not limited to:
- Live Q&A Support
- Weekly Drill Progression
- Customized Plan
- Pro Mental Skills Program
- Pro Examples
- Technique Seminars
When participating in MEGA programs, you can expect to learn important methods of goaltending and to receive the time and repetitions to discover which methods work best for you. In addition, MEGA coaches are passionate about developing the type of mental skills that will not only serve you well in the crease but later in life as well.
Click here to learn more about MEGA Goaltending at TPH Academy!
Sarah Bullington
Sarah Bullington has credentials that consist of a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Central Michigan University. She received her Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Madonna in 2014. Before TPH, Bullington taught in South Redford for eight and a half years. She was also the Director of Academics for TPH Detroit for three and a half years before transitioning to her current role as Academic Coordinator within the TPH Hub and assists Bill Simms, the Chief Academic Officer. In this role, Bullington provides academic support to our Centers of Excellence across the nation and works closely with Edmentum, our school partner.
Hanna Grace Hill
A native of Erie, Pennsylvania. Hill served as an Intern with the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League (PIHL) in Event Operations and Marketing during in-season events and the PA State Championships during the spring of 2018. Since Hill spent the past 1.5 years as an Administrative Assistant in Pittsburgh for CMMI Institute, a global leader in enabling organizations to elevate and benchmark performances across critical business practices before joining the TPH Team.
Lindsay Kubica
Born and raised in Alabama, Lindsay Kubica grew up playing sports her whole life leading her to two years of collegiate softball. At age 21, Kubica joined the United States Marine Corps and served for five years as an Electronics Aviation Technician for the EA-6B Prowler. Proceeding her service Kubica finished college and earned Accounting and Management degrees at Athens State University. Upon completion of her Accounting Degree, Kubica worked for an Engineering and Inspection company as a Staff Accountant/Accounts Payable Manager. In addition, Kubica also owned two retail stores and a bakery. Happily married to her husband Adam with three kids; Kubica makes an excellent addition to #TeamTPH.
Frank Anzalone
John Becanic
John had a successful coaching career that spanned over 30 years, eventually stepping away from the bench in 2016 to create Pyramid Hockey. Considered a pioneer in teaching hockey IQ, John works with players and coaches all over the world in developing their hockey IQ. In 2018 he Co-Founded The Prospect Exchange and now serves as it’s managing partner. John and his wife Rhonda reside in Mesa, AZ and have two daughters, Brooklyn and Sheridan.
Philip McRae Joins TPH Ownership Group
Blues Draft Pick, Philip McRae becomes owner of TPH St. Louis
TPH St. Louis is proud to announce that former St. Louis Blue, Philip McRae, has become an owner of TPH St. Louis and the St. Louis Center of Excellence (CoE). Philip first joined the TPH team in May of 2019, when he was named the Director and Head of Hockey for TPH St. Louis. After a 10 year professional career, Philip has developed a newfound passion for helping student-athletes maximize their potential, on and off the ice.
Philip’s career has come full circle through the St. Louis hockey community, from his humble beginnings through his professional debut. He discovered his love for the game when he began playing for the Chesterfield Falcons. After leading the Falcons to a Central States League Championship, Philip went on to win a National Championship with the St. Louis AAA Blues. At the age of 15, Philip left home to compete as an underage player for the USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, before signing with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League at 16. Furthermore, Philip won two medals with the USA National Team, a bronze at the U-18 World Championships and a gold at the U-20 World Juniors.
Philip’s childhood dreams came true in 2008, when he was selected 33rd overall by his hometown St. Louis Blues in the NHL draft. He would go on to have a lengthy professional career, competing in the NHL, AHL, and several international leagues, before returning to the Gateway City to join the TPH team.
After retiring from professional hockey, it didn’t take long for Philip to find himself back in the St. Louis hockey community. “I was extremely excited and grateful when TPH took a chance on me and hired me as the Director and Head of Hockey almost two years ago. I am just as excited now to be a partner and owner of TPH St. Louis” said Philip. “When I retired from playing hockey after 10 years pro, I was unsure of my future, but I have been lucky and fortunate to find what I believe is my calling in mentoring young student-athletes. I am excited to continue to run TPH St. Louis to the best of my ability, grow the program, and have a positive impact on as many young athletes as possible”. Philip also mentioned “The St. Louis Blues alumni do an amazing job of giving back to the local hockey community, so as a young player growing up in the St. Louis area, they really ingrained in me that responsibility and that’s something I now get to do each day”.
“We are extremely fortunate to have a positive role model that has played for local St. Louis programs,” stated Alan Keeso, CEO of Total Package Hockey. “Philip was in the same position as many of our Center of Excellence student-athletes, and has played at every level that they aspire to one day play at. Philip demonstrates the “TPH Way” through his actions and mentorship every single day, and his commitment to helping young student-athletes maximize their potential is incredible. We are thrilled to have Philip join our ownership group and we know that he will continue to drive-up the standard in St. Louis as a partner.”
Philip joins the TPH leadership team and ownership group amongst an incredible roster of hockey veterans. With a dedicated staff from around the country, TPH is focused on making student-athletes the best versions of themselves on and off the ice.
Take the next step in your athletic and academic journey by connecting with Philip or reserve your spot for the upcoming free TPH Day!
About Total Package Hockey
Founded in 2001, it is Total Package Hockey’s (TPH) vision to become the world leader in positively impacting the lives of student-athletes through sport. TPH prides itself on operating at a standard that exceeds expectations of student-athletes, families, coaches, teachers, advisors and all other entities within both athletic and academic circles. With platforms that include association management, elite prospects programs, tournaments and showcases, camps and clinics and its hallmark Center of Excellence academy model, TPH services over 10,000 student-athletes on an annual basis, throughout 15 U.S. based divisions.