Joey McDermott

Hometown

Boston, MA

Certifications

USA Hockey Level 3 Coach

Coaching Philosophy

Relationships and trust are more important than X's and O's.

Competitive Background

I grew up playing hockey on the South Shore of Massachusetts and continued my journey all the way through college, competing at Springfield College.

Coaching Experience

In 2020, I became the head coach of the Bridgewater Bandits USPHL team and led the program to national recognition over three seasons. I then joined the Rivers School in Weston, MA, where I helped the Red Wings reach the NEPSAC championship game and supported several players who went on to the Team USA Development Program and Division I colleges.

After Rivers, I moved to Harrison, NY, to serve as the top assistant coach at Manhattanville University in the UCHC, one of the nation’s strongest Division III conferences. I’m now in my second year at Manhattanville while also serving as head coach at the King School in Stamford.

Most Memorable Sports Moment

My most memorable moment recently was coaching a 4-3 overtime win against Suny Geneseo, the 9th best team in the country and Manhattanville's first win over a ranked opponent in any sport since 2018.