Meet Our Team

Charles Sgrillo

Founder & Director of Player Development - Men

Charles began his coaching career in 2006 with a local Philadelphia team, the Fox Chase Renegades. In 2007, Charles was selected to coach in the United States Roller Sports USA Development Program where he would serve as head coach of teams ranging from 10U to 16U, until 2010. During this time, Charles also worked as a lead instructor at the International Ice Hockey School in Pisek, Czech Republic. In 2010 & 2011 Charles was selected to the USA Men's team where he would win Gold and Bronze as a player. From 2011 to 2020, Charles was selected as an assistant coach to both the Jr. Men & Sr. Women where he would play a critical role in winning four world championships and a silver medal. In 2023 Charles started the USA Inline NDP to support and foster the next generation of inline hockey players.

Laura Veharanta

NDP West Coordinator - Women

Emaillauraveharanta6@gmail.com

Dino Virone

NDP East Coordinator - Men

Dino has carved a remarkable niche in the world of youth hockey coaching, with a career spanning over seven years and multiple championships. Since 2017, he has been a pivotal figure at Skate Safe America, excelling as the Youth Hockey Lead Instructor and Hockey Camp Director. His coaching prowess was evident at Islandwide HS and with the NAYRHL LI 495ers (2017-2020), before moving to the Mission Labeda Snipers Youth Roller team in 2020.

Dino's exceptional coaching skills led Team NY (2005 AAA, AA, 2008 A, and 2009 A) to National Championships in 2023 and 2020, respectively, with the 2009 team also achieving National Runner Up status in 2021 and 2019. His guidance saw success in the IRHL/Sniper mix team and with various age groups (6u-14u) in Narch, State Wars, and other Regional Championships.

He extended his expertise to female athletes, coaching the Wheel Talk Girls teams (13u & 17u) since 2023. His involvement with collegiate teams includes St. Joseph's College Division III (2016-2020) and Stony Brook University Division I and II (2020-2022)

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Peter Dale

NDP Central Coordinator - Men & Women

Emailpeter@farmtoughhockey.com

Peter Dale has been teaching, training, and coaching hockey for nearly 30 years. His mission is to help athletes create positive, long-term habits that stick! Peter is a 6x World Champion (Team USA) and former Pro from the St. Louis Vipers (RHI) and Heavy Metal (PBH). In addition, he has won National Championships at NARCH, State Wars, and TORHS. His USA Clinics program was the leading instructional roller hockey program in the world from 1995-2007, teaching over 20,000 athletes domestically and internationally. In 2007, he converted a 5-acre farm in Wisconsin into a hockey and sports performance training center and created the Farm Tough Hockey brand. Over the last 17 years he has had players from all over the world come to train with him, as well as traveling internationally to teach and train players in their home countries. Peter founded Farm Tough Roller CLUB, the Farm Tough College Prospect Camp, and the Farm Tough Girls Festival. In addition, he trains hockey players year-round at his farm. His energy is infectious, and his ability to connect, inspire, motivate, and empower young athletes is second to none.

Scottie Ives

NDP East Coordinator - Women

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.