Introducing Jay Kirk: NSA's New Head Coach for Girls' Hockey
Jay Kirk has been involved in every aspect of hockey since the age of 10. As a goaltender, his playing career included all levels of travel and junior hockey in the USA and Canada. After several playing opportunities in minor leagues, his pursuit of a professional hockey career ended with a brief stint in the Atlantic Coast League with the Carolina Thunderbirds. Many great experiences encouraged him to become a trainer, developer, and coach to all ages and skill levels in hockey.
Coach Kirk has been involved in coaching, developing and training players and teams around the world for 30 years. He has coached youth, high school, college, Canadian Junior “A” and privately trained several past and current NHL players / teams. He has been fortunate to work with some of the greatest players to play in the NHL including legends such as Rod Brind’Amour and Ed Belfour. Coach Kirk has also had the privilege of training some of the most talented female hockey players including three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Kim St-Pierre.
Coach Kirk has been involved in coaching, developing and training players and teams around the world for 30 years. He has coached youth, high school, college, Canadian Junior “A” and privately trained several past and current NHL players / teams. He has been fortunate to work with some of the greatest players to play in the NHL including legends such as Rod Brind’Amour and Ed Belfour. Coach Kirk has also had the privilege of training some of the most talented female hockey players including three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Kim St-Pierre.
My Goals for NSA:
"I am grateful to Lisa Wint and NSA for offering me the opportunity to return the girls’ hockey program to the level of excellence that was established many years prior. I have spent a great portion of my career studying and learning from the very best, in life lessons, fitness and hockey. I look forward to assisting the NSA staff in leading the 2015 – 2016 Girls' Hockey Team to new levels of success within education, fitness and hockey."
My Goals for the Players and Team:
"Along with the awesome NSA staff, I will assist all the young women as they adjust into their exciting life style at NSA and Lake Placid. Students will settle into their living spaces and academic environment. Our first successes will be realized in the classrooms. Every student will realize success in their studies thanks to the individual attention each will get during small group teaching sessions. During that time, all of us will enjoy the glorious surroundings with outdoor workout routines before we transition from fall to winter. Each day I will utilize my 30 years of training and coaching experiences to enhance each individual’s fitness and playing abilities. Each girl will become stronger, faster and more skilled as a player. During that time we will grow as a team. From the start we will capture the players and team on video. As the season progresses, the videos will tell a great story."
Become a Part of History with NSA:
"Coaching the 2015 – 2016 girls' hockey team at NSA allows me the opportunity to restore the tradition of excellence established years ago. Many players have gone on to greater opportunities in hockey after attending NSA. Almost all have realized higher levels of education that lead to quality life experiences and opportunities. Become a part of history. Join me in the growth and exciting NEW future at NSA. The 2015 – 2016 girls' team will always be remembered for returning girls' hockey to NSA."
-Coach Kirk
jkirk@nationalsportsacademy.com