Coaches

 

At Branham Hockey, we pride ourselves on the expertise and dedication of our coaching staff. Each coach brings a unique set of skills and experiences that contribute to the development of young athletes in our immersive hockey camps. Below is a brief overview of our coaches, including their backgrounds and coaching philosophies.

 

Coach Name: Tim Branham

Tim is currently in his 5th season as an Assistant Coach for the AHL Colorado Eagles. Prior to the Eagles, Tim was the Head Coach and GM for the ECHL Utah Grizzlies. During his time in Utah, he secured the title of winningest and longest-tenured coach over 8 seasons. During Tim’s professional athletic career he played in over 280 professional ECHL and AHL games as well as was drafted in the third round of the NHL by the Vancouver Canucks.

 

Coach Name: Sheldon Nolan

Sheldon played 5 years of collegiate hockey at the men’s ACHA D1 level winning 2 National Championships. Sheldon has held a Captain role for 80% of his hockey career and played minor hockey in Ontario, Canada for the Newmarket Hurricanes. Prior to his minor hockey career he played AAA hockey in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Sheldon has a Masters Degree in Sports Administration.

 

Coach Name: Maddy Maloney

During her collegiate hockey career she played two years at the women’s NCAA D3 level, one year at the men’s ACHA D2 level, and two years at the women’s ACHA D1 level. Following her athletic career, she was a head coach at the women’s ACHA D2 level for 3 years and assistant coach at the men’s ACHA D2 level for one year. She was National Coach of the Year in 2024. Holds a level 4 USA Hockey, is a certified personal trainer and sports nutrition specialist, and a Bachelors in Exercise Science. 

 

Coach Name: Nash Hatcher

Nash played 5 years of collegiate hockey at the men’s ACHA D1 level winning 2 National Championships. After his collegiate career, Nash went on to finish his season professionally. Nash grew up outside of Detroit, MI, and played his minor hockey for Little Caesars and Belle Tire AAA programs. Nash is pursuing  a Masters Degree in Sports Administration.

 

Coach Name: Luc Fox

Luc played 4 years of collegiate hockey at Wilkes University in   Pennsylvania. After his collegiate career, Luc grew up in southern California where he played his minor hockey. He later went on to play junior hockey in the USPHL. Luc holds a degree in Business Administration.

 

 

Our coaches are committed to providing an enriching experience that not only improves technical abilities but also cultivates lifelong friendships among participants. Each coach is dedicated to ensuring that every player leaves the camp with enhanced skills and a greater appreciation for the sport of hockey.