Alan Strachan's experience ranges from travel and high school coach, camp instructor, tournament director and now Director of Central Park Ice Hockey, a program he initiated several years ago. Titles that he has include New York State Coach in Chief with USA Hockey Inline, President and co-founder of the Metropolitan Youth League, regional coordinator for the GAL league and Commissioner of CPIH’s youth and adult leagues. Alan takes pride in personal involvement with all the players and continues to dedicate himself to the growth of CPIH and its community. In addition to his commitment to development Alan is also a certified trainer for the Positive Coaching Alliance (www.positivecoach.org).   

Central Park Ice Hockey at Lasker Rink (a non check program) offers a complete coed youth hockey program from beginner to travel team player. Specialized camps, school clinics and tournaments round out the youth experience. Lasker Rink also provides an extensive coed adult program from beginner clinics to league play.   

Our mission is to provide each participant with the essentials for a safe, fun and challenging hockey experience. Our obligation is to provide opportunity and experience which will be the spring board to higher levels. We believe that player development is the most important objective coupled with skills advancement and team sportsmanship. We have a diverse and professional staff of coaches for any skill level whose priority is to stress fun and growth in the sport. We are excited to provide this type of program and to continue its growth. It is our participants that make it a success each year.

For more information please contact:

Alan Strachan    astrachan@trumporg.com