08/14/2026
2026-2027 Dayton Stealth Hockey Coach’s Spotlight 🏒
Coach Marc Schneider - 12U AA
🏒 Tell us a little about your hockey background and coaching experience:
I've been coaching youth hockey for more than 12 years and have had the privilege of working with players from Learn to Play through 16U AA, including as both a head coach and assistant coach with the Dayton Stealth and with the Cincinnati Swords organizations. Throughout my coaching journey, I've been fortunate to learn from many outstanding coaches and mentors who have helped shape my philosophy and approach to player development.
♥️ What do you love most about coaching?
The relationships are what make coaching so rewarding. I enjoy getting to know each player and family throughout the season and building an environment where players are challenged and excited to come to the rink.
Watching players develop over the course of a season is incredibly rewarding. Whether it's learning a new skill, becoming more comfortable in different game situations, or seeing the team come together, it's exciting to watch the progress that comes from consistent effort and a willingness to learn.
Hockey provides countless opportunities to teach lessons that extend beyond the game. I hope our players leave each season with a stronger appreciation for teamwork, perseverance, respect for others, and the value of putting in the work to improve every day.
🥅 What are you most excited for this year?
I'm looking forward to working with a great group of players and families who are excited to learn, compete, and enjoy the season together. Building strong relationships with both our players and parents is something I look forward to because I believe the best experiences happen when everyone is working toward the same goal. I'm grateful for the opportunity to coach this group and look forward to another exciting season with our Dayton Stealth family.
Zam's On! 💙❤️🏒
We're excited to have Coach Schneider leading our 12U AA team for the 2026-2027 season!
