Max has been coaching since 2017 after goaltending with AAA, high school prep, ACHA D1, and NCAA D1 programs in Buffalo and Pittsburgh. Now in California, he serves as practice goalie for the San Jose Sharks (NHL) and Barracuda (AHL).

Following his time as Hockey Outreach & Inclusion Coordinator with the San Jose Sharks, he leads goaltending development with the San Jose Jr. Sharks, Santa Clara Valley Hockey Association, Thomas Speer's Pacific Coast Goaltending, Cathy Andrade's Power Skating, and Rachel Llanes' TPR Hockey Training. 

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You can find Max behind the bench for 16AAA Girls/14AA Girls Jr. Sharks teams and as head coach/coordinator for the One Step Sharks special hockey program.

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Max uses his graduate training in social work plus years of experience consulting and coaching to create the ideal hockey experience for players of all ages and skill levels.