PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Parents can play many roles in sport: current or former athlete, coach, fan, motivator, role model or critic. A few studies have shown that family members may influence an athlete’s involvement and achievement in sport more than coaches. Parents also are the first and most critical agents at socializing sports.
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JOE FLANAGAN | OWNER / GM & USPHL PREMIER & ELITE HEAD COACH
Joe Flanagan has an impressive resume both as a player and a coach in the hockey world. Drafted into the NHL in 1988 by the Los Angeles Kings, Flanagan starred at the Division 1 level of the NCAA with the University of New Hampshire. He graduated sitting 5th all-time on the UNH career-goals list with 85 career goals, and currently sits 9th all-time in overall scoring in program history.
Following his college career, Joe Flanagan played professional hockey in the ECHL, IHL and AHL. In 1992-93, Flanagan joined the Birmingham Bulls of the ECHL. He won ‘Rookie of The Year’ honors that year, and earned a recall to the IHL’s Cincinnati Cyclones. In 1993-94, Flanagan attended New Jersey Devils (NHL) training camp before returning to Birmingham. That season, Flanagan scored 126 points in 62 games and received MVP and Sherwood ‘Player of The Year’ honors in the ECHL.
Immediately following his playing career, Flanagan transitioned behind the bench and has been there ever since. During his 20-year career as a head coach in the Junior ranks, Flanagan has coached and won at both the Tier-2 and Tier-3 levels. He has won two AJHL Championships and advanced to USPHL Nationals twice (2020, 2021) while coaching with the Northern Cyclones.
Flanagan and his brother Bill formed the Northern Cyclones organization in 2001 and still own them to this day. As part of the Cyclones ownership group, Joe Flanagan is co-Owner of the Cyclones’ USPHL Tier-2 NCDC team, the NCDC affiliate of the Typhoon.
The two of them have together helped build the Cyclones program into one of the Premier Junior programs in the entire country. In addition to their two AJHL championships, the Flanagan brothers helped steer the Cyclones to an EHL Championship in 2013. They have also put together a proven development model that has guided countless players to the college ranks.
In addition to owning the Cyclones organization, Joe and Bill Flanagan constructed and now run Cyclones Arena in Hudson, New Hampshire. The two-sheet facility is home to the Cyclones’ Junior, Midget and Youth programs.
Most recently, Flanagan guided the Cyclones Elite team to a 35-7-2 record in 2019-20, good for first in the country. They advanced to the 2020 USPHL Nationals at Merrimack College after eliminating the Boston Junior Bruins in two games. This past season, Flanagan guided the Cyclones to a 24-4-0 record, including an 18-2-0 record inside Hub City Tampa. Their .857 points percentage was the top mark in the USPHL Elite League.
As mentioned, winning isn’t the only thing Flanagan has done behind the bench. He has helped advance over 200 players to the NCAA ranks throughout the course of his career. In fact, in 2019, he helped 17 players advance from the junior level to the NCAA. That was the top mark in the nation among all junior hockey programs, per “The Junior Hockey Podcast.” In 2020, Flanagan also played a part in roughly 15 more players advancing to college hockey. The 2020-21 season saw more success in this area, as Flanagan again helped over a dozen players advance to the NCAA.
BILL FLANAGAN | OWNER
Bill Flanagan has dedicated his life to provide his players with the best possible opportunity to develop and play at the highest level possible. Bill was instrumental in developing the Cyclones youth program and retains responsibility for the development of its players through his Total Skill Development Program. Bill is currently the co-Owner of the Northern Cyclones, and serves as head coach of the NCDC team.
Over his 28 years as a coach, Bill has been recognized as one of the “best developers of junior players” and has helped over 200 athletes achieve hockey scholarships at both the Division 1 and 3 levels of the NCAA.
Among many, Bill has coached the following athletes: John MacLeod of the USA U-18 National Development Team, Kali Flanagan (Boston College) who attended four USA Hockey National Camps, Brett Carriere (University of Maine), Evan Carriere (University of Connecticut), Zach Popp (Plattsburgh State), John McGinnis (Bowdoin College), Will Gavin (Air Force), Artyom Borshyov (Lake Superior State), Drennen Atherton (Sacred Heart), Parker Schultz (Endicott), Coby Mack (Army West Point) and Mike Vollmin (Babson College).
Prior to the Cyclones, Bill served for six seasons as head coach of the Austin Prep Cougars in Reading, MA. With the Cougars, he won four Catholic Central League Championships and participated in the MIAA Super 8 Tournament. Before leaving Austin Prep for the Northern Cyclones, he became the school’s all-time winningest hockey coach and received recognition twice as Atlantic Junior Hockey League Coach of the Year, as well as the Boston Globe and Lowell Sun Division 1 Coach of the Year. Prior to Austin Prep, Bill coached at Lawrence Academy, winning three consecutive ISL League titles.
Throughout his decorated career at the high school and junior levels, Bill has coached over 1500 games and owns a winning percentage of 71%. He has won over 400 games as a junior head coach alone. That includes three junior championships.
A graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1990, Bill was a four-year scholarship player who eclipsed the 100-point plateau and helped guide the Engineers to the ECAC finals. Before RPI, Bill attended Canterbury Prep, where he was named Hamilton Tournament MVP – and still holds the single season scoring record with 58 goals. While attending Austin Prep in 1986, he was the Massachusetts High School scoring champion. Off the ice, Bill is known for his work in the community. He is involved in many charity events, and raises money both for his community and the veterans who have served our country. Recently, Bill was named the General Manager of the PWHPA’s New Hampshire regional training hub. His involvement in women’s hockey stretches back years. He coached his daughter Kali, who won a Gold Medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics with Team USA. Bill calls watching his daughter win that game one of his greatest hockey moments.
BAYE FLANAGAN | ASSISTANT GM & USPHL PREMIER & ELITE COACH
Baye Flanagan grew up playing and developing in the Northern Cyclones organization and made history as the first woman to serve as a coach in the USPHL’s Elite League. Flanagan joined the coaching staff of Cyclones Elite starting with the 2019-20 season, and just completed her second and final season in Hudson, New Hampshire.
Flanagan will again serve as a coach and Assistant General Manager to long time Junior head coach Joe Flanagan in 2021-22 with the Typhoon.
A native of Billerica, Massachusetts, Flanagan grew up in Hudson on the ice at Cyclones Arena, the facility owned and operated by Typhoon Co-Owners Joe and Bill Flanagan.
During the 2014-15 season, Flanagan served as the captain of the Northern Cyclones NEWJHL women’s junior team. Flanagan led the team in points as a defender and was the top defensive player in the league. That said, the Cyclones won the first-ever NEWJHL Championship. Following her junior career, Flanagan advanced to the Division 1 level of the NCAA. She played two seasons at Merrimack College (Hockey East), then went on to complete her career at SUNY-Plattsburgh.
VINCENT MONTALBANO | DIRECTOR OF SCOUTING
Vincent has an extensive and diverse hockey background. A graduate of Avon Old Farms, Assumption College, and New England School of Law, Vincent has been involved at all levels of hockey. Currently an NHL scout and he has worked as a Regional Manager for the U.S. National Team Development Program, U.S. Director of Central Scouting for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, USHL Scout and prep school coach.
TONY DALESSIO | SCOUT
A native of Burlington, Massachusetts, Tony Dalessio has an extensive background in Junior Hockey in the Northeast with over 22 years of experience as a Coach, General Manager, Scout and Player Development. Tony is no stranger to working with the Typhoon Ownership, Bill and Joe Flanagan. He started in junior hockey alongside Bill and Joe from 1999-2005 serving as a Coach and General Manager with the Northern Cyclones program. He will serve as the Director of Scouting and Player Development for the Typhoon.
Before joining the Palm Beach Typhoon, Tony spent the last eight seasons as Coach and Director with the New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs serving as NCDC Head Coach in 2020-21. Tony spent two seasons working as a scout in Pro Hockey with NHL Central Scouting and Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Additionally, he spent seven years as General Manager and Associate Head Coach of the Walpole Express winning three AJHL Playoffs Championships.
Over his 20+ years in Junior Hockey Tony has helped hundreds of students-athletes reach their goal of playing NCAA Division 1 and 3 College Hockey.
Tony played his College Hockey at UMass/Boston where he graduated in 1997. He helped the Beacons reach back to back ECAC East tournament appearances and was named to the 1995 Cod Fish Bowl All-Tournament team. Before UMB, Tony spent one season playing junior hockey for the Weyburn Red Wings in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. He played his high school hockey at Burlington High School as a four year varsity member. He was a 3-time Middlesex League All-Star and Globe and Hockey Night in Boston All Scholastic his senior season.
PARENTS AND ATHLETES
Parents and athletes need to manage their SportsEngine accounts to ensure they get the most out of their Palm Beach Typhoon Junior Hockey experience during each sporting season. With their accounts properly configured, athletes and their families will receive communications according to their preferences and be able to complete registrations more efficiently. SportsEngine has created a Team Management Guide for Parents and Athletes that will help our members with frequently asked questions about our website and mobile app.
Here is your quick start guide to creating an account and using the SportsEngine platform as an athlete or parent.
STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR TEAM
Keep connected to your team(s). Get schedules and team updates for every athlete in the house, plus a way to message other members on your team and a way to give coaches a heads up about practice. Enjoy unlimited access to scores & stats, photo/video sharing, and more.
ESSENTIAL PARENT HOW-TO’S
In many instances, more than one parent or guardian needs to be in the loop with a child’s sports life. Using the mobile app, you can add additional guardians to an account. Guardians can 1) View games and events 2) RSVP to games and events 3) Send and receive messages to coaches and team members 4) participate in team chat
Once you’ve created your account, add your mobile phone so you can receive text messages from your team manager or coach.
Now that you have your mobile phone on your account, make sure you enable text messaging and any other notifications.
Following a Team on the SportsEngine Mobile App
Are you a family friend, grandparent or fan that wants to follow a specific team on the SportsEngine platform? Here is a quick guide to follow teams on the mobile app.
Do you need a second parent, other family member or nanny to get messages about schedule changes or game times? Add a second email address to forward all communications.
Do you need to send a question to your team manager or another parent about a ride? Follow these instructions on how to send messages using the mobile app.
Coaches and team managers need to know if you are going to able to attend a game or practice. You can easily RSVP using the mobile application.
Team Management Guide for Parents & Athletes
Is your team using SportsEngine Team Management to manage RSVPs, schedules, and communication? This article will provide you with everything you need to know for a successful season!
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