10U AAA Team (2015)

Mike Deer continues as head coach of the 2015 team, bringing a wealth of experience from his start as a parent coach in 2019 with the Doodlebugs program to leading Jr. Amerks mite teams. His coaching journey, fueled by his sons’ passion for hockey, has included roles with Jr. Amerks and Evolve as both head and assistant coach.

A Pittsburgh, PA native, Mike played for the Plum Mustangs before moving to Endicott, NY, where he served as the assistant captain for the Union Endicott Tigers and played AA hockey with the Binghamton Jr Rangers. His approach to coaching blends rigorous skill development with fostering a love for the game, seeing the rink as his "happy place" where he helps players excel and enjoy their hockey journey.

Beyond the ice, Mike owns Deer & Yunker Financial Partners and is a Certified Financial Planner and Accredited Investment Fiduciary.

Season Overview:

• Full Season with 50+ Game Independent Tier I AAA Schedule
• Five tournaments
• 3-Day Training Camp in August at Rochester Ice Center
• Two team practices per week (Full and Shared) primarily at Rochester Ice Center and Genesee Valley
• One Skills clinics by RIC Academy & NAHL Jr. Amerks per week
• Goaltender clinics by New Edge School of Goaltending throughout the season
• Weekly Off-ice training with Next Level Strength and Conditioning with progress monitoring throughout the season
• Team building and community service events