Organization - USARS NATIONAL INLINE HOCKEY

USA Inline Hockey Committee

Chalie Sgrillo

Director of Hockey Operations

Chalie’s love of Hockey can be traced back to his youth playing days playing at the McVeigh recreation center in Philadelphia in the 70’s. After returning from the US Air Force he became Assistant Director. When he moved his family to Lawncrest in 1991 he built 2 rinks and founded the Lawncrest RHL and the Lawncrest Lightning Travel Program as he helped grow hockey all over Philly and South Jersey area. In 1999 the Lightning won their first USAC National Championship at U16. Charlie became involved with the AAU Junior Prospect Program in 2001 coaching for the next 9 years.

In 2005 at the Canada World Cup Chalie got his chance to coach on the international level.

He helped guide the USA U16 East to a World Championship defeating Canada 4-3.

2009 assistant coach for Team USA Jr. Men Silver Medalist
2010-2016 Head Coach of the Senior Women’s Teams. Winning the Bronze in 2010, then helped lead the Women’s Team to 6 straight World Championship games. Winning Gold in 2011 - 2013 - 2014 and Silver in 2012 - 2015 - 2016
2015 Coached the Sr. Men’s Team to a Bronze Medal in Argentina
2019 as GM helped build Team USA and won 3 Gold Medals and 1 Silver in Spain
2022 as GM helped build Team USA with the Senior Men winning Gold at the World Games and 2 Silver and 2 Bronze Medals at the World Championships in Argentina.

Chalie’s has been awarded over the years;

2008 Outstanding Service to Inline Hockey AAU Award
2011 USARS Coach of the Year
2012 USARS Inline Hockey George Pickard Award
2016 AAU Middle Atlantic District Volunteer of the Year for his work with Inline Hockey
2018 AIHL George Pickard Award for Dedication to Inline Hockey
2020 Inducted into the USARS Coaches Hall of Fame

With over 50 years of playing, teaching, coaching, administering and scouting. He is prepared to help identify and develop players for Team USA now and for the future.

Robert Chornomud

Board Member

Robert “Rob” Chornomud been involved in our sport of inline hockey since it’s inception in the late 80’s, as a sponsored athlete, team competitor at the elite and pro level, coach and brand manager of Labeda Wheels and Hockey Co.

Numerous Team Championship titles (USAC, NARCH, AIRHS, TORHS and State Wars)
USARS Selection Committee member for Team USA from 2000-2002
National Team USA Men’s Head Coach FIRS (2003-2007) 6^th straight gold medals, 4 World Championships 2003 – 2006, 2003 Pan American Games and the 2005 World Games.
2004 USOC National Coach of the year for Roller Sports.
Inducted into the USA Roller Sports Coaches Hall of Fame in 2006.
IIHF Team USA Men’s Head Coach 2009-2011 (1 gold and 2 silver medals)
Coaches the Pama Labeda Golden Knights Pro team, Women’s team and the Silver Knights men’s platinum team
He still competes in all the inline national tournaments in different age divisions as well as a member of Team USA Legends team.

Greg Thompson

Board Member

Member of Team USA

USARS 2005 – 2011
IIHF 2007, 2009, 2012-2015
6x World Champion
2x World Games Champion
USARS Elmer Ringeisen Sportsmanship Award (2010)

European Pro Inline Hockey

2007 Asiago Vipers (Asiago, Italy)

2007 European Cup Champions

2008 Rubi Cent Patins (Rubi, Spain)

2008 European Confederation Cup Champions
2008 Kings Cup Champion

Lindenwood University (2003-2007)

4X NCRHA D1 Collegiate National Champion
3X NCRHA D1 Collegiate MVP
Lindenwood University Hall of Fame Member
Team Captain (2005, 2006, 2007)

Mission Labeda Snipers Pro Inline Hockey

TORHS Pro Champions (2015)
NARCh Pro Champion (2011, 2013, 2016, 2018)
State Wars/PAMA Pro Invitational Champion (2015, 2017, 2019, 2021)

Dave Marmorstein

Board Member

Laura Veharanta

Board Member

Playing Experience

USARS Women's National Team (2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024)
2011 USARS Inline Hockey Player of the Year
NARCh Womens Platinum Champ - 2021, 2019, 2017, 2015 2013, 2012, 2009
NARCh Women's Pro Champion - 2024, 2022
NCAA Division I Ice Hockey - Providence College

Coaching Experience

Tier I Girls Ice Hockey & Skills Coach @ Anaheim Lady Ducks
Rinkster Jr Team Girls Roller Hockey Program Director & Coach

Professional Experience

Masters in Business Administration
Digital Marketing Manager @ Shimano North America Bicycle Since 2015

NDP Scouts

Daryn Goodwin

Tournament Director at NARCh

Dan Maxwell

Alex Morrison

Alex has a long and diverse background in all levels of hockey. He started coaching youth and women's hockey 30 years ago in San Diego. Over the course of the past 3 decades, he has also officiated at the highest levels of hockey, including over a decade of Professional Hockey (both Ice and Roller Hockey - RHI, Pro Beach, IHL, ECHL, WCHL, WPHL, etc.), and represented the US during 3 trips to the IIHF Inline World Championships. He is the 3 time head coach of Jr. Women's Team USA at the World Skate Inline Hockey World Championships, winning the silver medal each time (2019-Spain, 2022-Argentina, 2024-Italy). Alex created the women's and girls Hi-Chew roller hockey teams and started an all girls ice hockey program in San Diego, leading their 19u girls teams to the USA Hockey National Championship tournament 3 of the past 4 seasons. In addition, he started the PGHL (Pacific Girls Hockey League), in addition to being the Pacific District Representative on the USA Hockey National Girls Council and running the annual USA Hockey Pacific District Girls Player Development Camp and Western Regional High Performance Girls Camp.

Charlotte Nicholson

Scout

For over 20 years, Charlotte has been a dedicated member of the Team USA program. She began her journey on the junior women’s team before joining the senior women’s team, where she competed in 13 world championships, winning 7 gold medals. Since 2019, she has brought her experience and passion to coaching, serving as the assistant coach for the junior women’s team. Charlotte remains an active competitor, consistently playing in national tournaments as well as leagues in NYC, where she currently resides. She is committed to the growth of inline hockey and is looking forward to being part of the continued success of Team USA.

Tim McManus

Tournament Director at State Wars

Lyndi Bell

Women's Masters Coordinator

Playing Experience
● Inaugural 35+ Masters Team USA member
● Women’s USARS Inline Team member 2015 & 2016
● Successfully helped make a 30+ Women’s Division at NARCH Finals for 2024 organizing the participation of four teams.
● Women’s Platinum and Gold Champions NARCH Winter Nationals/Finals multiple times playing with Pama Cyclones, Alkali Scraps, Team Easton, EPH, CPH, Junior Mission Betties.
● 25+ years playing NARCH and countless tournaments
● 3 sport NCAA athlete - Concordia College Moorhead MN
Coaching Experience
● 8U Anaheim Lady Ducks - 2016
● 14U Cal Selects - 2003

Nick Boyarski

Scout

25+ years coaching and administrating roller hockey clubs and teams.
Head coach and program director for the Arizona Konixx Outcasts travel program which has won countless national championships in the 20+ years the club has been competing.
Head coach and program director for the Arizona State University Collegiate Roller Hockey Club since 2011.
10 Years coaching pro roller hockey with Konixx Pure and current co-coach of the Unify/Konixx Black Ice 2.0 Pro team.

Scottie Ives

Scout

Scottie's journey in roller hockey is a testament to his enduring passion and remarkable skill. Beginning his athletic career at the tender age of four at DSC, he quickly ascended the ranks, becoming a celebrated figure in Junior Olympic hockey. His prowess earned him a spot on Team USA's rink hockey team, where he was ranked #2 in the nation during his prime years from 10 to 14. Transitioning to inline hockey in 1995, Scottie's career flourished across numerous tournaments and teams, ultimately leading him to the Professional Inline Hockey League as both a distinguished player and coach. His dedication to nurturing young talent began in 1997 with the Tour Jaguars, eventually becoming the driving force behind the DSC Devils and the Marple Gladiators. Scottie's impact on the sport is profound, shaping its future through his roles as a coach, mentor, and leader.

Dan Costanza

Scout

Dan Constanza is a decorated roller hockey player and coach with an impressive track record on both national and professional stages. A 7-year Team USA veteran, he has earned six gold medals, including competing at the 2005 World Games.

His professional career includes playing for the Washington Power, RHI’s Chicago Bluesmen, Pro Beach’s Web Warriors (Champions), and the Tour Mudcats.

As a coach, Dan has led teams to numerous State Wars, NARCh, and TORHS National Championships. He has also been a key figure in the IRHL and was named State Wars Coach of the Year.

Support Team

Scott Burnett

Scott Burnett is a huge advocate for the sport of roller hockey and brings with him a deep-rooted passion for all roller sports. Growing up in his uncle's roller skating rink, Scott started skating freestyle in the 70’s, speed skating in the 80’s, rink hockey (quads and a ball) in the 90’s and finally inline hockey for the past 20+ years. Scotts owns a technology support firm in Newport Beach, California. Before nerding out on technology in the late 90’s, Scott managed ice and roller rinks and worked for the fan entertainment department of both the Anaheim Ducks and the RHI Anaheim Bullfrogs. Scott was the Junior Men's Team Manager for World Skate in Italy in 2024.