John Scott - Founder & Director
John is the Founder and Director of the Capital City Crew. As a Youth Sport Professional with a Master's Degree in Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management from NC State University, his experience and expertise focuses on teaching life lessons through sport and how positive coaching principles in youth sport can impact child development. John is also a Certified Double-Goal, USA Hockey Coach and Charter Member of the Positive Coaching Alliance to help carry out it's mission to transform youth sports. John has received several awards in recognition for his charitable contributions and hard work, including the Boys & Girls Club Volunteer of the Year.
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Greg Meluch - Hockey Operations Manager
Greg manages the weekly on-ice training program for the 50+ players from the Wake County Boys & Girls Clubs. Greg's leadership and experience have been instrumental in building and leading our on-ice sessions for our participants and coaching staff. He is committed and passionate about teaching hockey for all of our player, whether they're beginners or advanced. As a USA Hockey Level 5 Certified Coach and Level 3 Referee, Greg brings a plethora of hockey knowledge and experience to the organization. We’re tremendously lucky to have him on board!
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Dr. Michael Kanters - Life Skills Manager
Dr. Michael Kanters is a Professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management at NC State University. His research focuses on children’s sport and physical activity behavior. Many of his projects examine factors contributing to positive youth development through sport, as well as programmatic strategies and policies to increase physical activity opportunities for youth. Dr. Kanters has played an integral role in the development of the life skills component of the Capital City Crew’s hockey program.
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Craig Sullivan - Program Manager
Craig is USA Hockey Certified Level 4 Coach with over 10 years of coaching experience at all levels, from beginners to U18. He started coaching as a way to spend more time with his two boys and to have a positive influence on other children. While director for the Raleigh Youth Hockey Association House League, Craig helped start Capital City Crew as a way to introduce hockey to a group of kids who might otherwise not have the chance to play. His coaching philosophy focuses on having fun, working hard, and using the lessons learned from hockey to other areas of one’s life.
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