About the Coaches

The Florida Alliance program began in the 2018-19 season with two teams, the 14U AA and 16U AA girls. Both teams went on to win the 2018-2019 USA Hockey Southeast District Champions.

In 2019, the program expanded to include a 19U AA team and a 12U Development team to ensure a strong pipeline of players representing all age groups within competitive hockey. The 14U AA and 16U AA went on to a repeat winning their 2nd consecutive USA Hockey Southeast District Championships.

For the 2020-21 season, the Florida Alliance introduced their first AAA team for 16U, and a SFHL Travel 14U team.

In 2021-22, the girls 19/16/14U Tier 1 teams won the Southeastern District Championships advancing to the USA Hockey Nationals, for some, their 4th appearance while 2 of the 3 Tier 2 teams qualified for the Nationals making 5 of the 6 teams going to PA. Announces 12U Full season team to compete Tier1/2.

Shawn Ray 

Florida Alliance Girls Hockey Director
30+ Years Coaching House/A/AA/AAA/Juniors/Girls
USA Hockey Certified Level 4 Coach
Founder, Owner, and Director FL Bulldogs Travel Program
Numerous Players that have gone on to Play D-I, D-III and many to the NHL

Kevin Chafe

10+ Years Coaching A/AA/High School/Girls
USA Hockey Certified Level 4 Coach
Played A/AA/AAA and High School Hockey

Steve Lynch

Fred Eaton

30+ years Coaching experience A/AA/AAA/High School/Girls
USA Hockey Certified Level 4 Coach
National, State, and League Titles and 2 Runner ups
EJEPL Coach of the Year 2016 season
Founder, President, and Hockey Director of the Clearwater Ice Storm Travel Program

Shawn Ray 

Florida Alliance Girls Hockey Director
30+ Years Coaching House/A/AA/AAA/Juniors/Girls
USA Hockey Certified Level 4 Coach
Founder, Owner, and Director FL Bulldogs Travel Program
Numerous Players that have gone on to Play D-I, D-III and many to the NHL

Chuck Morabito

25+ Years Coaching A/AA/AAA/High School/Girls
USA Hockey Certified Level 5 Coach
USA Hockey Certified On-Ice Official instructor
Tampa Bay Lightning Learn To Play

Shawn Ray 

Florida Alliance Girls Hockey Director
30+ Years Coaching House/A/AA/AAA/Juniors/Girls
USA Hockey Certified Level 4 Coach
Founder, Owner, and Director FL Bulldogs Travel Program
Numerous Players that have gone on to Play D-I, D-III and many to the NHL

Lee Zerfass

9+ Years Coaching A/AA/AAA/High School/Girls/College
USA Hockey Certified Level 4 Coach
Drake University – DIII Club
Youth Hockey Director Clearwater Ice Arena
Founder, Owner, and Director Clearwater Cyclones Development Program

Ryan Grand

USA Hockey Certified Level 1 Coach

Lee Zerfass

9+ Years Coaching A/AA/AAA/High School/Girls/College
USA Hockey Certified Level 4 Coach
Drake University – DIII Club
Youth Hockey Director Clearwater Ice Arena
Founder, Owner, and Director Clearwater Cyclones Development Program

Lee Zerfass

9+ Years Coaching A/AA/High School/Girls/College
USA Hockey Certified Level 4 Coach
Drake University – DIII Club
Youth Hockey Director Clearwater Ice Arena
Founder, Owner, and Director Clearwater Cyclones Development Program