COACHES - 2025-26 Season (Quinte Red Devils)

Coach bios are posted below. We have also posted a few important items quoted directly from the Frequently Asked Questions page on the OHF website related to the new player movement regulations.

1. Can parents contact coaches about joining their team before official evaluations?
In short, no. However, we recognize that this may still occur, as cultural shifts take time. It is the coach’s responsibility to direct parents to the Association's website for program information and encourage them to attend player evaluations if the program is a good fit. Any response that suggests interest or encourages participation on a specific team would be considered tampering or player recruitment. If such actions are identified, they will be addressed accordingly.

2. What is being done to prevent tampering or player recruitment?
Strict rules are in place for the announcing of coaches, including penalties for coaches and Associations involved in tampering or recruitment.  These measures are a change in culture and will be strictly enforced.  These changes include a need for parents to change their internal expectations of confirming teams prior to player evaluations.

Information about tryouts will be posted soon.

Team	Head Coach	Coach Bio
U10 (2016)	Ethan Coltart	Ethan is originally from Kanata who played his minor hockey in the Ottawa Senators AAA system prior to joining Smith Falls Bears (CCHL). Ethan progressed from Junior to Play at the Royal Military College (CIS) and was the defence coach for the QRD U16 team in 20204-25. Ethan is excited to help build a strong foundation in our youngest team. Ethan works for the Canadian Forces and lives in Trenton, Ontario.
U11 (2015)	Steve Cooke	Steve played spent his minor hockey career with the Quinte Red Devils, and went on to play junior hockey with the Wellington Dukes in the OJHL, and the Sault St. Marie Greyounds and the Belleville Bulls of the OHL. He played four years at the University of Prince Edward Island, followed by 2 years of professional hockey with the Rapid City Rush, and in the SPHL with Huntsville, and Fayetteville. Steve is currently an Officer with the Belleville Police Service, where he has served in a number of leadership roles. He is currently coaching the QRD U10 team, and is working to develop a winning culture through hard work, perseverance and teamwork.
U12 (2014)	Ed Dowling	Ed grew up in the Quinte area and played his minor hockey locally.  Following his minor hockey days he went on to pursue a Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy and has returned to the area practicing here for the last 20 years.  His passion for the game brought him back as a coach, first with BMHA and for the last 6 years on a bench with the Quinte Red Devils.  In the last three years he has been part of two OMHA Championship winning teams and a Silver Medallist.  His Hard work pays off philosophy and a commitment to development has his players pushing the limits every time they hit the ice. Ed instills his passion for the game into his players all the while helping to build them into leaders both on and off the ice.  He is excited to lead this 2014 age group for another year and looks forward to seeing what they can accomplish!
U13 (2013)	Kyle Adams	For the last 20 years, Kyle Adams has been coaching hockey at many different levels, and with a variety of different organizations. He has coached with Frankford Minor Hockey, Stirling Minor Hockey, Trenton and Belleville Minor Hockey, and the Belleville Bearcats. He is currently in his third season with Quinte AAA. Kyle wants to give his players the opportunity to develop and play in all situations, and teach life skills that the players will take with them for years to come.
U14 (2012)	Kaelan Fraser	Kaelan has been coaching for the last nine years. He spent 2 years in Belleville AA, 1 year with Clarington AAA, and the last 6 years with Quinte. He has also spent several years coaching high school football at Centennial Secondary School, and at the junior level with the Quinte Skyhawks of the CJFL. Kaelan clearly has a passion for coaching, and a keen interest in helping young athletes develop their skills. He is a graduate of Centennial, and played for number of season with Quinte AAA. Goals for next season are to develop all players on this team in all aspects of the game, and reach the OMHA Championships.
U15 (2011)	Paul Reed	Paul Reed brings extensive coaching experience at Junior and Minor levels, including AAA and AA programs. With a background in medical sales and a lifelong passion for hockey, Paul played his minor hockey in Orono. He continued at the Junior level with the University of Guelph Gryphons, Little Britain Merchants, and Bowmanville Eagles. Paul’s approach to coaching focuses on fun and skill development as the keys to success. He believes in tailoring his coaching to each player while ensuring they fit within the team structure.
U16 (2010)	Kenny Chesher	Kenny grew up in Frankford, Ontario and currently resides there. He played minor hockey in Frankford before moving on to the Quinte Red Devils. His next steps were 3 years of Jr A, and 1 year of college hockey. Kenny's coaching history includes an OMHA and OHF Championship at Midget, and 2 successful years at Jr C. He has been with Quinte since 2015 (OMHA silver and bronze, and qualified for OHL Cup). Our goal is to achieve team success in the U16 season and prepare our players for the next step in their hockey journey.
U18 (2008 & 2009)	Steve Tracze	Steve is a Quinte AAA product, who went on to play junior with both the Wellington Dukes and the Belleville Bulls. After 2 shoulder surgeries Steve began his coaching career with the Wellington Dukes (OPJHL) and later moved onto coaching the Kingston Frontenacs (OHL), and the Kingston Voyageurs (OPJHL) prior to returning to coach the Quinte U16 team for 3 seasons. Steve is excited to help develop the players skills and looks forward to helping players move on to the next level. Currently Steve is Vice Principal at St Theresa Catholic Secondary School in Belleville, Ontario.