2015 AAA - Utica Jr Comets

Staff

Jon Ames

Head Coach

Jon Ames. Before transferring to Utica College, Ames played two years of Division I at the University of Connecticut. In two seasons at Utica College, he helped the team to its first regular season title and first conference championship game. After completing his college career, he played in the East Coast Hockey league (ECHL) before focusing on coaching. Ames joined the Utica University Pioneers coaching staff in 2017 and helped the team to its first conference championship. Ames is a level 4 certified coach and has been with the Utica Jr. Comets program for the last 7 years coaching many levels including 8U, 10U, 12U and 16U

Kevin Conley

Strength & Conditioning Coach

Utica, NY - The Utica Jr. Comets and Mohawk Valley Garden announced today that Kevin Conley has been named the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Jr. Comets and Utica City Football Club.

The Utica native holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from SUNY Cortland, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is a Certified Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach.

Conley will train every team within the Jr. Comets organization, and offer additional training and nutritional services for any athletes that strive to maximize their potential. All training will take place at the Utica University Nexus Center.

“We couldn’t be happier to add Kevin to our staff and continue with our commitment to develop elite athletes," Said MVG President and CEO Robert Esche. "With Kevin’s knowledge & experience coupled with The Utica University Nexus Center’s amazing training center, we are creating a true ecosystem for athlete development and first of its kind in the region."

Prior to joining the organization, Conley worked at Upstate Empire Fitness for the last 5 years as a personal trainer and wellness coach. He has worked with athletes, injured individuals or individuals needing strengthening post-injury, and the special needs community. He has also competed in high-level bodybuilding events.

Conley is thrilled to be joining the organization, “Through my experiences and insights, I hope to inspire and educate these athletes on the importance of fitness and how it can improve their sport, favorite activities, and lives.”

More information will be available soon about weekly team workouts. If you are interested in booking Kevin for additional training sessions please email him at kevin@adkbankcenter.com

Season Expectations

2.5 hours practice time per week
20 home games
Dedicated Strength & Conditioning training weekly
1 home tournament opportunity
17 Hours of summer practice/skills sessions

Registration: $2450

Actual season costs may vary slightly based on roster size, tournaments and other factors.

Coach Ames is excited to lead this team by continuing to foster a positive team environment while developing individual skills to help build complete relentless hockey players. We will run fast moving competitive practices with a focus on puck battles, shooting, skating & team concepts. We will also continue off-ice development to include game video breakdown, off ice conditioning and team building.