Kenny Ruiz

ruizgoalie@gmail.com

817-682-7134

COACHING PHILOSOPHY:

I believe in coaching young men and women to become the best versions of themselves. Creating a culture of encouragement with no negative attitudes. Winning is important but it is more imperative that we are creating young men and women to be contributing members of society. Learning to handle adversity while supporting one another.

COACHING EXPERIENCE:

2023-2024 Richardson/Rockwall JV Head Coach
2023-2024 Richardson/Rockwall Varsity Assistant Coach
2022-2023 Richardson/Rockwall JV Head Coach City Champions 2021-2022 Richardson/Rockwall JV Head Coach
2019-2020 Odessa Jr. Jacks Goalie Coach
2016-2018 Goalie Coach Amarillo Youth Hockey
2014-2016 DSMHL Head Coach
2010-2012 Goalie Coach Fresno State University ACHA DIII

AWARDS/RECOGNITION:

USA Hockey Level 5 Coach
USA Hockey Level 4 Official
USA Hockey Bronze Goalie Certification
2018 NHL Global Coaches Clinic

HOBBIES/INTERESTS:

I have a wife Lisa and two children. My son (a former Warrior) will be playing for the 15O Colorado Thunderbirds in the Tier 1 Elite League for the 2024-2025 season. My Daughter is in middle school and is involved in Cheer. In my free time I love to golf and spend time with my family.