John Mclean » Lead Director
Dynamic Skating
- Lead Director since June 1990
- Instructor since June 1987
- Student - every summer growing up
Dynamic Skating: President and Lead Director
- Responsible for the overall administration of policies and the management of all personnel responsible for carrying out the operations.
- Teach skating and skill fundamentals to children ages four to the professional level along with team concepts for the game of ice hockey.
- Advise and recommend courses of action necessary for a positive teaching environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NHL's Boston Bruins: Skating Coach
- Boston Bruins 2009-2011
- Providence Bruins 2009-2011
NHL's Boston Bruins: Skating Coach/On-ice Head Instructor
- 2009 Development Camp
Hub City Hockey: Director/On-ice Head Instructor
- Enhance the skating and skills of the college and professional hockey players in the nation.
- Responsible for all on-ice activities and training programs.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Amateur Scout
- September 2000 to April 2002
- Responsible for scouting amateur hockey in the New England Area.
- Area to include; High School Hockey, Prep School Hockey, Junior Hockey and US College Hockey.
Tampa Bay Lightning: Summer Development Coach
- August 2001 to April 2002
- Responsible for on-ice skating/skills training and development along with off-ice training supervision.
- Report weekly during the summer months on each individual players training progress.
COLLEGE HOCKEY COACHING EXPERIENCE
Merrimack College - Hockey East: Assistant Hockey Coach
- September 2002 to 2005
- Responsible for working with the Merrimack College defensemen on and off the ice.
- Responsible for skating and skills development for all players.
Boston College - Hockey East: Graduate Assistant
- September 1992 to March 1993
HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY COACHING EXPERIENCE
Malden Catholic High School: Head Coach
- Married: Cynthia McLean
- Son: John G McLean III
- North Andover Resident
Tom Ford » Director
Tom, who hails from the Boston area is a familiar face to all of his New Jersey Dynamic Skating Students as Ford has been Dynamic Skating’s New Jersey based Lead Instructor for the past few years for Dynamic Skating’s Spring and Summer Programs at the Jersey Shore. Coach Ford is known for his demeanor and his meticulous teaching methods which teach players to master the art that is being focused on. Coach Ford pushes each player to their maximum level and gives his campers and students a demanding yet rewarding experience by the end of their session.
Kim Brandvold » Director
Kim was born and raised playing hockey in Oslo, Norway. After playing for the Norwegian National Under 16 (U16) Team, Kim decided to take his hockey career to the next level by enrolling in the prestigious Norwegian College of Elite Sport (NTG). NTG is a secondary school that focuses on each individual's athletic, academic, and character development. This highly intensive program gave Kim a strong foundation to help him succeed both on and off the ice. Kim went on to play for Norway's World Junior Championship Gold Medal winning U18 team, two time member of the Norwegian U20 Team, a full scholarship to UMass Lowell, and professional career in both the Central Hockey League and the United Hockey League. After retiring from playing hockey, Kim began working with Micro Ice Training Center in North Andover, MA as its first General Manager. During his time at Micro Ice, Kim began to work with Dynamic Skating's longtime hockey professionals John McLean and Tom Ford, and later joined the staff as a full time director for the company. At Dynamic Skating, Kim works with players of all ages and abilities and is very passionate about teaching the game to all of the skaters he encounters. While Kim continues to work for Dynamic Skating, he is also the assistant coach of Central Catholic High School's hockey team. During his four years at Central, he has helped the team reach the Super 8 Tournament three times, once making it to the crossover games (2012). Among with the normal duties associated with being an assistant coach, Kim is responsible the skill and skating development for all of players.
Email: kim@dynamicskating.com
Phone: 978-761-1281
