Staff and Teachers

Richard Keyes is Kalamazoo’s first professional hockey player. After retiring from a 9-year professional playing career he returned to the area to help others achieve what he accomplished.

Son of former Wings Stadium manager, Dick Keyes, Richard grew up a rink rat watching the K-Wings. He played his U8 youth hockey with Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association. Richard moved on to AAA organizations such as the Grand Rapids Whalers and the West Michigan Warriors programs. He progressed to the Michigan Nationals AAA hockey program out of Detroit and played in the top league in the country as an underage.

Teddy is a Head Instructor for KIIH and is entering his 8^th year with the company. His passion for not only the game but teaching has allowed him to become a full-time coach and mentor with KIIH.

He has spent the last five years as full-time skills and skating coach with KIIH, while working as a student coach for the 3 years prior, learning the ins and outs of teaching the game of hockey.

Teddy’s ability to relate with players of all ages allows him to effectively teach on and off the ice. His passion for the game gives him an exceptional ability to break down individual fundamentals and provide immediate detailed feedback to players. His niche for the skills aspect of the game enables him to create a fun and creative learning environment where players are empowered to maximize potential.

Teddy is a Head Instructor for KIIH and is entering his 8^th year with the company. His passion for not only the game but teaching has allowed him to become a full-time coach and mentor with KIIH.

Conner is entering his 6^th year with KIIH skills program in his progression from playing to coaching. He has a passion for the game as well as teaching kids and young adults alike. He is now a full-time coach with KIIH and is currently an    assistant coach in the GRAHA organization.

He has spent the last three years as a full-time skills/skating coach within KIIH. Recently he has been working with GRAHA as a defensive coach. Prior to this he worked as a student coach for 4 years with KIIH. During this time Conner learned the do’s and don’ts of teaching the game of hockey. He has an exceptional ability to relate to players of all ages and skill levels. Therefore, he can breakdown the fundamentals and challenges of the game into understandable terms for all ages.

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Cameron is entering his 3^rd year with the KIIH program as an assistant instructor. He is a native of the Kalamazoo area and began his youth career in the KOHA organization. He stayed in KOHA until his sophomore year at Portage Central High School, at which time he made the transition to the varsity team for the following three seasons.  He was named captain his senior year. After high school Cam joined the Detroit Fighting Irish in the USPHL for one season before returning to Kalamazoo to attend Western Michigan University.

While attending Western Michigan University, Cameron is playing on the ACHA division one team while pursuing an exercise science degree. Cameron also volunteers with various teams in the Kalamazoo area.  Cameron is establishing himself as an excellent skills and fundamentals coach in the West Michigan area, where he hopes to continue learning and grow as a coach.

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Sophie is entering her second year with the KIIH program as a student coach. She is a native of Grand Rapids and has volunteered with the girls 14U Griffins team for the past two seasons. Sophie played youth hockey in the Grand Rapids area. Her freshman year of high school she transitioned to 19U AAA in Lansing. From her sophomore to senior year she attended the North America Hockey Academy (NAHA) where she played varsity all three seasons, being name captain her senior year. She won two league championships and was selected for 1^st/2^nd all-star teams for the JWHL.

In 2016 Sophie committed to St. Lawrence University. She is on scholarship for her tenure at St. Lawrence. We are excited to welcome her as a new face, mentor, and student coach for the program. She is a fully capable student of the game who adds a youthful perception to the KIIH culture and lifestyle.

John is entering his 5^th year with the KIIH program and first as a student coach. John grew up in Charleston, South Carolina but moved to the Grand Rapids area just before his first squirt season. John played within the GRAHA, Michigan National, Rockford and Walker associations during his youth career. He currently plays on the varsity team at Rockford High School where he is a senior honor student.

John is a talented individual who brings a youthfulness to the KIIH family. He relates to participants of ages and skill levels. He is truly a student of the game and KIIH is excited to see where the future takes him as a player and coach.

Robert is entering his 5^th year with the KIIH program and first as a student coach and is a native of Grand Rapids. Robert played within the GRAHA, Rockford and Walker associations during his youth career. This included two seasons under Richard Keyes during his bantam seasons. He currently plays on the varsity team at Forest Hills Northern where he is a senior honor student.

Robert is a capable young man who can relate to all skill levels. He previously has been a helper in various KIIH camps although this is his first year as a true student coach. The KIIH family is excited to see Robert grow as a player and coach in the coming seasons.