Staff

For 30 years, Coach Sheridan has been part of player development ranging from 8 and Under to the NAHL. Doug has been involved with elite programs as an owner, coach, scout and director over his post playing career. Combining his passion for the game and attention to detail allows players to thrive and have continued success at all levels. Coach Sheridan has advised and assisted over 50 athletes move on to Junior and College hockey from the youth programs he has been involved with.

Originally from Colorado, Riese played for youth teams in the area before playing AAA in California. After a career altering injury while playing Juniors, Riese began his coaching career with the Colorado Rampage in the Tier 1 Elite League. For 7 years, Riese helped develop players and goaltenders from 12U-18U AAA to NAHL/USHL and NCAA levels. Recently working with Resurrection Christian High School, Coach Riese has further pursued his passion to help players and families by joining The Moose.

Hailing from Israel, Tom grew up playing hockey in Seattle, WA until he was 15 years old. Tom played for various AAA and Junior hockey teams before representing Israel at the IIHF 18U and 20U DIII World Championships. Tom helped his 20U team win a gold medal in 2018 as well as a DII Promotion. Tom attended Salem State playing for their NCAA DIII Men's program before transferring to CSU to complete his degree. Tom is excited to join The Moose, bringing his focus of developing respectful young men first, and good hockey players second.

As the Director of Skills for the Moose, Erich Jaeger brings a wealth of experience and a passion for player development to the rink. From the picturesque landscapes of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Erich fell in love with the game at a young age, carving out a path that would lead him to both collegiate and junior success.

Erich honed his skills at the highest levels of competition, playing Division 1 hockey for the Air Force Academy. It was here that he left an indelible mark, contributing to consecutive Atlantic Hockey titles in 2014 and 2015 with two elite eight appearances. His dedication, work ethic, and leadership were instrumental in his team's triumphs, setting the stage for his transition to coaching.

Prior to his collegiate career, Erich showcased his talent in the fast-paced environment of junior hockey, spending two seasons playing for the Wichita Falls Wildcats in the North American Hockey League. This experience provided him with invaluable insights into the nuances of the game and reinforced his commitment to excellence.

As a coach, Erich is driven by a profound desire to not only cultivate exceptional athletes but also to nurture well-rounded individuals. His coaching philosophy revolves around fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment where players can thrive both on and off the ice. Whether it's refining skating techniques, honing stickhandling skills, or instilling the importance of teamwork, Erich is dedicated to empowering his players to reach their full potential.

Beyond the Xs and Os, Erich is renowned for his mentorship, instilling discipline, resilience, and sportsmanship in those under his guidance. His ability to forge meaningful connections with his players transcends the confines of the rink, leaving a lasting impact that extends far beyond the game itself.

Coach AJ grew up in Southern California and played AAA in California. After finishing playing youth hockey, AJ stayed involved at his local rink, coaching Learn-To-Skate and 8U hockey programs while also managing rink operations and ice maintenance. Coach AJ moved to Northern Colorado in 2021 and was hired with Resurrection Christian School as Assistant Coach on both Junior Varsity and Varsity teams. AJ takes pride in supporting his players, making sure they are always having fun while learning the game.

Justin grew up playing hockey along the Front Range with his roots beginning in competitive roller hockey.

From there he transitioned to ice hockey where he competed competitively through high-school. His journey led him to play college hockey where he played 3 years at the University of Northern Colorado, Division II ACHA.

Justin’s efforts then transitioned to coaching, where he has enjoyed giving back and passing on his knowledge of the game for the last 13+ years. He has coached in the team setting as well as individually, with a focus particularly on power skating. Justin lives in Northern Colorado with his wife Shay, daughter Sutton and 2 dogs, Winston & Bauer.

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Coach Erdman has been training youth, high school, and amateur athletes in Northern Colorado since 2015. He has coached at three different high schools over this time, and has helped numerous athletes reach their goal of playing or competing at the next level. As a former Division I football player, and growing up watching Nebraska Football, athletics has been part of his life since a young age. In addition to his years of coaching experience, Coach Erdman holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science and is certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS, TSAC-F), EXOS (XPS), and BioForce.

While the training takes a simple approach, Coach Erdman strives to continue his education to continue to find the best ways to improve athletic performance for his athletes. The training is based on scientific principles of progressive overload and specificity to the athlete and performance. Sprinting is also an integral part of the training programs at Veritas Athletic Performance. The majority of athletes need to sprint and change direction in some fashion to be successful in their sport. Not only does learning how to sprint help athletes to become faster, it also helps increase strength gain and power production, so sprinting and strength/power go hand in hand.

Before Coach Erdman started Veritas Athletic Performance, he spent 14 years as a Police Officer in Northern Colorado. He served as a field trainer, defensive tactics coach, and training officer for the majority of his career. Coach Erdman has been married to his wife Tara since 2008 (who was a collegiate gymnast for her career), and they have four incredibly active children who will make appearances in the facility from time to time (Wyatt, Mason, Ryder, Callie).