JOHN GARRON - 2013 GOLD COACH

Monday, March 27, 2023, 8:00PM

The Vipers are pleased to announce John Garron as the 2013-GOLD Coach for the 2023-24 season.

John grew up in Everett, MA and started playing hockey at age 5 for the town youth hockey program. John has a USA Hockey Level 1 Coaching Certification with current training ages up to U10. As a coach, John focuses on skill development, team work, respect, and having fun. John’s goal is to develop his players so they are ready for the next level of hockey.

John and his wife Lauren, live in Winthrop, MA with their son John (age 9) and daughter Marli (age 5). John works for Dell Technologies as an Account Executive managing an account set in the Boston area.

COACHING EXPERIENCE:

2013 Vipers, Coach, 2023-Present
Winthrop Youth Hockey, Squirt AAA Coach, 2022-23
2013 Icemen, Mite Coach, 2021-22
Greater Boston Youth Roller Hockey League, Coach, U8 Team, 2021-2022

PLAYING EXPERIENCE:

Providence College
Everett High School

HOMETOWN:

Winthrop, MA

JEFF BUTTERS - 2015/16 COACH

Monday, March 27, 2023, 6:00PM

The Vipers are excited to announce Jeff Butters as the 2015/16 Coach. Jeff has coached multiple age levels over his coaching career. He truly enjoys the game and brings a wealth of knowledge to his players.

Jeff has a USA Hockey Level 4 Coaching Certification.

Coaching Experience:

2015/16Vipers, Coach, 2022-Present
Essex Tech School, JV Coach, 2021-Present
Vipers Mite Development, 2021
Marblehead High School, Girls Varsity Coach, 2019-20
U19 Vipers Elite, Coach 2010-13
Amesbury High School, Asst Coach, 2000-06

Playing Experience:

Salem High School

Hometown:

Swampscott, MA

DREW PALMER - 2011 GOLD COACH

Friday, March 24, 2023, 7:00PM

The Vipers are pleased to announce Drew Palmer as the 2011 Gold Coach for the 2023-24 season.

Drew grew up in Pepperell, MA and currently living in Wakefield. Drew's main focus as a coach is to help kids realize their full potential as players and growing their love for the game. Drew and his wife have three boys all involved in hockey. "I have loved being part of their development as hockey players and seeing them become as passionate about hockey as I am."

Drew has a USA Hockey Level 4 Coaching Certification with current training ages up to U16. He will adding U18 training for this coming season. He is also a USA Hockey certified referree, which has given Drew a deeper appreciation for the game.

In 2021, Drew won the Donald McKay Memorial Coaches Award with two VHL championship teams.

Coaching Experience: