Coach Sully has been coaching youth hockey for the past 13 years, mites through midgets. He has his level 4 USA hockey coaching certification. In addition to coaching and playing, he is also an ice hockey official working NCAA, Junior, Prep and high school hockey for the past 20 years.

His focus is on individual skill development, hockey concepts and hard work in a competitive environment. The goal of which is for each player to drastically improve throughout the season.

COACHING EXPERIENCE:

• U16 Vipers, 2024-Present

• 09 NS Wings, 2019-24

• U15 Vipers, 2021-22

• U14 Vipers, 2020-21

• 06 Middlesex Icemen, 2017-19

• 09 Middlesex Icemen, 2017-19

• 06 Boston Jr. Rangers, 2015-17

• 09 Boston Jr. Eagles, 2014-17

• Melrose Youth Hockey, 2011-14

PLAYING EXPERIENCE:

• Bishop Fenwick High School

• Norwich University

HOMETOWN:

• Melrose, MA

Fantasia scored two goals and Somerville had two assists as the Vipers nipped the Blazers,

The Greater Boston Vipers U16 Elite team recently traveled North to partake in the annual “Iron Man ” camping training camp!

This camp is designed to incorporate all of our off season exercises into one final weekend with many individual, team and small group competitions.

The primary goal is emphasize the importance of proper planning, physical and mental preparation, sacrifice, commitment with the final initiative for us to become a “Unified Hockey Team!”.

Weekend Activities: (Results)

• Max Out Pushups: 1^st Place Lovell -101 / 2^nd Place Somerville - 80 / 3^rd Place- Fantasia - 70
• Sit Ups (6 Minutes Max): 1^st Place Somerville - 404 / 2^nd Place Petrie - 297 / 3^rd Place-Guttadaro - 204
• Squats (6 Minute Max): 1^st Place – Lovell – 400 / 2^nd Place – McPherson – 371 / 3^rd Place – McDonald 360
• Basketball Tournament : Champions Team Fantasia, Guardia, Kelly (Senior Elite Team DEMANDS rematch)
• 6 Mile Run (Top 5): McPherson, Lovell, Petrie, Kelly, Somerville
• Lake Swim (500 Yard): Coach Rick “Phelps” Guardia, McPherson, Mason, McDonald, Somerville
• Other Activities: Donkey Cinderblock Walk 50 Yard Dash, 50 Yard Bridge Challenge - “Everyone Is A Winner”

Team Pyramid Of Success: (Team Breakouts / Debate / Presentations)

• This exercise truly exemplifies the capabilities of this age level as the group presentations and interactive dialogue/debate was amazing!
• Breakout sessions covered Season 2012: (Team Rules, Code Of Ethics, Ice Time Special Teams, Personal/Team Goals, Mission Statement)

“It’s More Than Just A Game… It’s about building the fundamental skill sets to succeed in Life”…   GBV Coaching Staff

The Greater Boston Viper U16 coaching staff determined that this year they were going to implement a “NEW PROCESS” when developing the overall season outline.

The decision was to incorporate the “TEAM MEMBERS” into the creation and overall development process of the upcoming season outline. The players willingly embraced this concept and quickly recognized the importance of a structurally designed program and all aspects that come into play when determining the final overall outline. This experiment was completed and implemented during a weekend team building camp and the debate and dialogue was very educational for all parents, coaches and players on hand. The mutual conclusion was that when given the opportunity to have your voice heard and play an avid role in the development of a process that ownership and accountability will now be adopted in order to make this season a productive beneficial season for all involved. 

“ The fundamental key is to make sure the team members are working with you, not for you”…               John Wooden UCLA

The Greater Boston Vipers U16 team recently accepted the challenge and climbed and conquered Prospect Mountain in Waltham Massachusetts.

Again, with Bedford Police SWOT Leader Jeff Vincuilla at the forefront the U16 Vipers embraced this experience and worked together to achieve all field drills with a “TEAM FIRST” mindset.

The training exercises consisted of a direct top/bottom timed team run with 15pound nugget passes in hand between teammates as well as many on mountain terrain climbing drills.

The practiced finally wrapped with some fun group military field cardio strength and conditioning exercises during all taking place on an extremely hot summer 90 degree day in August!

The primary emphasis with this strategically designed training session was to implement and inject a “TEAM FIRST” mindset to all activities!

Our goal was to turn potential individuals into respected dependable teammates all focusing and working to achieve the same mutually beneficial goals and objectives!

 “Leadership rises to the forefront when faced with obstacles and challenges…

This was a great way to test each participants individual character, work ethic and commitment to TEAM!”…  SWOT Trainer Jeff Vinciulla

The Greater Boston Vipers U16 team recently participated in a very up-tempo intense boxing / plyometric cardio training class at MG Fitness in Medford.

With the leadership and guidance of former Marine & Certified Personal Trainer Brandon Montella the team concentrated on learning the basic fundamentals of balance, agility, punching in a 2 hour non-stop training session.

 This class enabled each team member to recognize the importance of core muscle training, balance, individual stamina while being challenged constantly to remain focused and not take a minute for granted when competing at a very high level.

“Coach, this class was unbelievable… We never worked so hard… Can we do this every week ? ”….        Ryan Lovell & Andrew Somerville

CONTRATULATIONS to the Greater Boston Vipers U16 Elite team as they recently participated in a very challenging but rewarding one day military training boot camp.

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In total (17) players endured some intense training during a two hour work-out hosted by (Jeff Vincuilla) of the Bedford Police/Fire Department.

Each and every individuals work-ethic, team commitment and character was tested throughout this experience and many players recognized the true definition of TEAMWORK!

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“The Sterner The Discipline… The Greater The Devotion….” Pete Carroll

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Stay tuned as our next journey will be Boxing/Punches at Mike Gym in Medford on August 10^th!