  Kathy McGarrigle, 12U
and 14U Head Coach, Assisting with the development of all Lady Ducks teams/players.
Kathy brings over 18 years of playing experience and seven trips to USAHockey
Women’s
National Championships. She has earned her Advanced Coaching Certification
and has been with the Lady Ducks since the beginning in 2000. She has coached
Lady Ducks teams to the Girls National Championships 4 times ~ 3-in-a-row, 2005,
2006 and 2007 earning Bronze and Gold medals in the last two years. Player development
is her strongest asset. Kathy has worked 18 years as a teacher in elementary,
middle and High School. She earned a Master's Degree in Kinesiology and wrote
the Master's thesis "Female Hockey in the United States: 1892-1999". |
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Vicky Wei Wang, 10U Head
Coach. 12U and 14U Assistant Coach.
Vicky has been involved in the Lady Ducks program since 2002. She has coached
Lady Ducks teams the last three years at the Girls National Championships in
2005, 2006 and 2007 earning Bronze and Gold medals in the last two years. As
a world class defenseman, Vicky specializes in defensive play instruction and
"offensive defenseman" style development for the Lady Ducks. |
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Andy Silva, 12U Assistant
Coach
Andy is in his 4th year on the bench with the Lady Ducks.
He has been coaching club soccer and Hockey in Southern California for almost
10 years. His emphasis on individual skill development and TEAM concepts are
a great asset to the Lady Ducks Program. Andy takes his background as a multi-sport
athlete and gives the girls a lot of support and instruction at practices and
games. |
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Tracy Frazer, 8U Head
Coach, 10U Assistant Coach
Tracy has been with the Lady Ducks since 2003. Tracy has been coaching youth
hockey for the past 9 years and has used her playing experience at the USAHockey
Women's National level to encourage, teach and develop the young Lady Ducks players.
She is a positive bench coach who is very well liked by her players and she works
hard to keep the game fun for everyone. Tracy earned her Advanced Coaching
Certification in 2008. |
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Caroline Marchant, 8U
and 10U Assistant Coach
This is Caroline's second season working with the Lady
Ducks youngest players. She focuses on strong positional play and teaches basic
skill development. With a priority on FUN for the Lil Lady Ducklings, Caroline
is a positive addition to the Lady Ducks Coaching staff. |
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Brittany Trani 8U
and 10U Assistant Coach
Brittany is in her first year as an adult
assistant coach for the Lady Ducks. Brittany brings 3 years experience
in girls travel hockey with the Lady Ducks and California Wave 19U and
will be taking a spot on the bench developing young Lady Duck talent. Brittany
enjoys spending time with her little sister (10U, Baylee) and giving positive
instructions to all the young developing Lady Ducks! Brittany hopes to
bring her years of girls' hockey experience and student coaching opportunities
to a full time instructional position with the club where she will focus
on fundamental skill development and positioning with the younger players.
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Taylor Volpe 8U and 10U
Student Coach
Taylor was the Captain and standout on the Lady Ducks 14U Pacific District Runners-up
last season. This is Taylor's 3rd year as a developing coach in the Lady Ducks
program. She enjoys working with the young players and helping them develop their
fundamental skills. Taylor attended the USAHockey National Development camp for
players 14 years old last summer and hopes to continue to progress her skills
toward college hockey opportunities. |
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Nicole Laura-Silva 10U
and 12U Student Coach
Nicole is in her 3rd year as a student coach for the Lady Ducks. Nicole was a
stand out defenseman for the LDs 14U District Runners-up last season and works
hard to help the younger players with skills and encouragement. Nicole plays
Varsity soccer and softball as well in high school. She attended the USAHockey
National 14s Development Camp last summer and hopes to continue to progress her
skills toward college opportunities in the future. |
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