John McManaman
Coaching Experience
Hockey Programs Manager, City of Allen (2016-Present)
- Manage Youth Hockey League at Allen Community Ice Rink
- Manage all adult leagues at Allen Community Ice Rink
- Manage the scheduling of hockey programs at Allen Community Ice Rink
- Manage all hockey budgets at Allen Community Ice Rink
- Develop youth programming to maximize skills/interest in hockey
- Serve weekly as Manager on Duty overseeing the Allen Community Ice facility
Steen Sports/ Academy Coach (2023-Present)
Richardson /Rockwall JV and Varsity Coach (2024-Present)
Richardson/Rockwall JV Assistant Coach (2021-2023)
NHL Scout - Intern (2018-2019)
- evaluated amateur and professional hockey players to project their potential for the NHL, focusing on skating, skills, hockey IQ, and character.
Scout for Air Force, Wichita Falls (2011-2014)
- identified, evaluated, and recruited top junior-level talent to build competitive teams. Key duties include traveling to tournaments to evaluate skating, skill, and hockey IQ, creating detailed scouting reports, and assessing character through off-ice research, typically focusing on players ages 16–20
Hockey Programs Manager, Dallas Stars/Dr Pepper Stars Center (2007-2016)
- Manage Dallas Stars Youth Hockey League at Dallas Stars Center/Frisco
- Dallas Stars Ice girls skating coach 5 season (2011-2016)
- Manage Senior Stars Hockey League at Dallas Stars Center/Frisco
- Manage the scheduling of hockey programs and Dallas Stars practices at Dallas Stars Center/Frisco
- Manage Skate School programs at Dallas Stars Center/Frisco
- Manage all hockey budgets at Dallas Stars Center/Frisco
- Develop youth programming to maximize skills/interest in hockey
- Serve weekly as Manager on Duty overseeing the Dallas Stars Center/Frisco facility
Head Coach & General Manager, McKinney High School Ice Hockey Program (2001- 2008)
- Manage team of coaches and oversee the McKinney High School Varsity Team
- Coached JV Hockey Team.
- Coached the McKinney Varsity Hockey Team to the Division Championship in ‘02-’03, ‘04-’05 and the ‘05-’06 seasons.
- The McKinney Varsity Hockey Team obtained the best regular season record for the ‘05-’06 High School season in the SBC High School Hockey League.
- Coached the McKinney Varsity Hockey Team to the following championships:
- 2002 DFW Annual High School Hockey Fall Classic
- 2003 DFW High School Hockey Summer Showcase
- 2004 Richmond Virginia High School Hockey Tournament
- 2005 Valencia California High School Hockey Tournament
- 2008 European trip with a 4-2 record on the tour. Playing teams from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy.
Head of Officials, SBC High School Hockey (2000-2001)
- Scheduled officials for all high school hockey games.
- Performed evaluations on officials.
- Conducted training for officials.
- Managed disciplinary issues.
Member, Disciplinary Action Panel, SBC High School Hockey (2000-2001)
- Participated in disciplinary action hearings for High School players who wanted to overturn or reduce their suspensions.
Referee/Linesman, Metroplex Hockey Officials Association (1994-2001)
- Officiated games for High School leagues, Travel leagues and Men’s league hockey at local Dallas-Fort Worth rinks.
- Officiated Dallas Stars Scrimmages and tryouts.
Linesman, Western Professional Hockey League, Central Hockey League, American Hockey League, International Hockey League (1997-2000)
Coach, Travel Hockey for Dallas Stars (1993- 1996)
- Coached Pewee and Bantam teams in Dallas area.
Coach, Calgary Midget A Hockey Team (1990-1991)
Referee, Moncton, New Brunswick Men’s League (1981-1983)
Player, Canadian Amateur Hockey Association Member (1972-1986)
- Moncton Minor Hockey Association, Moncton, New Brunswick