Steve Macadams

smacadams@jrwarriors.com

Steve MacAdams is entering his 9th season as Player / Program Director with the Warriors. He is an accomplished professional with more than 30 years of progressive coaching experience. He comes with a strong reputation in player and program development where he has worked with numerous players and organizations throughout the United States.

He previously served as director of operations for Paul Vincent’s Dynamic Skating Ltd., one of the top hockey consulting and development camps in the United States. MacAdams, a two year captain at Salem State College, has coached from the youth level through the Junior and college ranks. Recently, MacAdams' has coached our '97 and ’02 Elite team, who have won the Massachusetts Select Championship and advanced to the USA Hockey Nationals. He has also coached U16 and U18 teams in the program. He also serves as assistant coach at Austin Prep School.

Bill Pappas

bpappas@jrwarriors.com

Bill Pappas is one of the most highly regarded hockey coaches in Massachusetts over the past decade and has been involved in the development of a plethora of NCAA Division 1 and NHL players over that 10 year period. Bill was instrumental in the success of the ’97 VJW team that advanced to the USA Hockey Nationals 3 times (2009-2014) and boasts 3 NHL 1st & 2nd Round Draft Picks.

Bill has also been key to the revitalization of the Austin Prep Hockey Program. Over the past 6 seasons Austin Prep has captured multiple CCL Titles and appeared in multiple Super 8 Tournaments. Bill is currently the Head Coach for Austin Prep as well as the Assistant coach for Valley Jr Warrior U-18 and 02 Elite squads. Bill has been with the VJW program as a defensive coach since 2006. As a player Bill is a former standout at Malden Catholic, New Prep and Westfield State.

Mike Fonzi

mfonzi@jrwarriors.com

Mike grew up in a Boston hockey family and start playing at 4 years old for his father, who was then coach and president of Everett YH. Mike went on to play Elite hockey in the Mass Select League at both the youth and midget level, finishing his youth career with the Boston Bulldogs. Mike was a standout for Everett High playing as a true freshman and later selected for the HNIB Allstars. Fonzi went on to play his Junior Hockey for the Mass Mariners.

Mike’s love for the game has led him into coaching including assistant coach with Jr. Warrior ’07 for the past 3 seasons and now head coach for the 2013 Jr. Warriors. Mike lives in Southern New Hampshire with his loving wife and 2 boys and runs his own excavation business working in and around the Boston area.

Steve Harb

sharb@jrwarriors.com

Steve was considered one of the top local hockey prospects in the late 1980s from North Andover and went on to play NCAA DI hockey at Dartmouth College. 

Harb grew up in North Andover and played his youth hockey for the North Shore Raiders of the MBHL. During his time at North Andover High School, Steve was a three-year captain, two year all-league selection, league MVP and Division 2 Co-Defensive MVP before attending and playing at Dartmouth.

Steve has coached youth hockey, soccer and basketball over the past seven years and coached at the mite level for three years with Haverhill Youth Hockey and Micro Ice. Steve enjoys working with younger players and is committed to developing each player while fostering a positive team environment. Steve is an attorney and has worked for a Boston based insurance company for the last 15 years. He currently resides in Haverhill, MA with his wife and two children.

Brian Andriolo

bandriolo@jrwarriors.com

Coach Andriolo grew up in Tewksbury, MA where he played his youth and high school hockey. After a very successful high school career he continued to play hockey at UMass Lowell as part of their club program. His passion and love for the game keeps him playing as much as possible even now. Brian comes from a family of athletes where his two brothers also played hockey and his sister was a competitive figure skater.

He credits his parents and coaches for his love of hockey and all sports. Brian has been coaching youth hockey for the last five years and also coaches soccer and baseball. Brian’s an enthusiastic and engaging coach who’s committed to maximizing the growth of each player. In addition to developing a players physical skills, Brian focuses on building self-confidence and leadership skills in a positive team environment. Brian’s coaching philosophy is the perfect fit for our program, he will be a great addition to our coaching staff.

Dan Dunbar

ddunbar@jrwarriors.com

Marc Griffin

mgriffin@jrwarriors.com

Marc Griffin returns to the Warriors for a 10th straight season. Griffin is a North Shore native and a former VJW player. A resident of North Reading, Griffin grew up playing for both Triton Youth Hockey and the Warriors. Upon graduating from Austin Prep High School, Griffin went on to play at Bentley University and became captain of the 1998 team. After college Griffin was an assistant coach on the VJW Junior team and has coached with the North Reading Youth Hockey program.

Phil Mericantante

pmericantante@jrwarriors.com

Phil Mericantante, a resident of North Reading, returns to the Warriors for his fifth season as head coach of the 09 Elite team. He played high school hockey at Matignon, winning a state championship in 1993, before attending Stonehill College. Prior to joining the Warrior program, he coached North Reading Youth Hockey.

Scott Bradford

sbradford@jrwarriors.com

Scott Bradford joined the Jr. Warrior organization three years ago as an assistant coach for the 2009 Elite team. Scott grew up in Calgary, Alberta and played Junior Hockey for the Calgary Canucks from 1991-93. Scott was a highly touted Division 1 prospect coming out of the Alberta Junior Hockey League and chose to play for the Brown University Bears from 1993-97. Bradford was awarded the Charles A. Robinson Memorial Trophy during his senior season at Brown University. Prior to joining the VJW program Bradford coached at the Tier I & Tier II in Massachusetts.

Ken Madill

kmadill@jrwarriors.com

Ken Madill grew up in Medford MA where he played youth hockey and continued playing as an adult in various men's leagues. He now resides in Georgetown MA with his wife and 2 children. Ken holds a USA Hockey Level Three Certification in coaching. In the past, Ken served on the Danvers Youth Hockey Board of Directors, and has coached Mites through PeeWees for over seven years. His philosophy promotes individual skill development, team work, and helping each player achieve their personal goals.

Scott Bradford

sbradford@jrwarriors.com

Scott Bradford joined the Jr. Warrior organization a year ago as an assistant coach for the 2009 Elite team. Scott grew up in Calgary, Alberta and played Junior Hockey for the Calgary Canucks from 1991-93. Scott was a highly touted Division 1 prospect coming out of the Alberta Junior Hockey League and chose to play for the Brown University Bears from 1993-97. Bradford was awarded the Charles A. Robinson Memorial Trophy during his senior season at Brown University. Prior to joining the VJW program Bradford coached at the Tier I & Tier II in Massachusetts.

Chris Hughes

chughes@jrwarriors.com

Chris is entering his 9th season in coaching youth hockey including the previous 4 years with the Warriors. Chris grew up in Reading, MA where he played for Reading High School and then moved on to play college hockey at Bentley.

His experience and passion for hockey translates into building skill development for his players, providing leadership skills and increasing confidence to help them prepare for the next level of their hockey journey.  Chris lives in Georgetown, MA with his wife and 4 children.  

Steve Macadams

smacadams@jrwarriors.com

Steve MacAdams is entering his 9th season as Player / Program Director with the Warriors. He is an accomplished professional with more than 30 years of progressive coaching experience. He comes with a strong reputation in player and program development where he has worked with numerous players and organizations throughout the United States.

He previously served as director of operations for Paul Vincent’s Dynamic Skating Ltd., one of the top hockey consulting and development camps in the United States. MacAdams, a two year captain at Salem State College, has coached from the youth level through the Junior and college ranks. Recently, MacAdams' has coached our '97 and ’02 Elite team, who have won the Massachusetts Select Championship and advanced to the USA Hockey Nationals. He has also coached U16 and U18 teams in the program. He also serves as assistant coach at Austin Prep School.

Ron Cardillo

rcardillo@jrwarriors.com

Ron joined the Warriors as an assistant with the 2007 select team last season. Before joining the Warriors he coached 7 seasons with Greater Lowell Hockey from development through Pee Wee and also served on the board of directors as Vice President. Ron grew up locally playing youth hockey and started playing high school hockey in 1989 at Central Catholic and then at Dracut High School where he was team captain his junior and senior year. He went on to play in Prep School at Brewster Academy. Ron is a level 3 USA Hockey Certified coach. He believes in developing a team first attitude & strong work ethic in all his players while helping them hone their strengths and develop weaknesses in preparation for High School Hockey.