Coaches Corner
We are now accepting applications for Coaches for the 2026-2027 season!
If you have questions, please email our Director of Hockey - Craig Sherbaty - doho@cloverdaleminorhockey.com.
Assistant Coaches are also welcome to apply, but we will not start working on Assistant Coach assignments until Head Coaches are assigned, and it is up to each Head Coach who they select as their Assistants.
Once approved for a team, all Coaches must complete the steps listed on the Team Officials Qualifications webpage. We host our own coaching clinics in most categories each season. Information on this will be provided once dates are confirmed with BC Hockey.
Independent Head Coaches for our 2026-2027 Season:
Bayne Ryshak
U18 A1
We are please to welcome Bayne back to the bench as the head coach of our U18A1 team. In his first year with CMHA Bayne coached our U15 A1 team to win the BC Hockey U15 Tier 1 Championship. Many of those U15 A1 players went on to graduate to Zone or CSSHL programs and were drafted by WHL teams. Bayne had two more successful seasons after this coaching our U15A1 team. Then in the 2024/25 season Bayne moved on to coaching our U18A1 team and led that team to a Provincial silver medal. He helped many of those players achieve their goal of playing junior hockey this season. Bayne is excited to continue working with our athletes coaching U18A1 once again. Bayne is an extremely experienced and well respected coach with an impressive resume and we couldn't be more thrilled to have him back!
This is my sixth season Coaching in Cloverdale at the A1 level. I am excited to coach in a highly respected association. I am looking forward to helping our Cloverdale athletes achieve their hockey goals and to being a positive influence on their lives.
Chris Ghini
U18 A2
We are thrilled to announce that Chris will be returning to coach our U18 A2 team for the second season. Chris is known for his professionalism, integrity and deep understanding of the game and is very well respected. Chris is committed to leading with a strong focus on character, accountability and athlete development to prepare players to move on to A1. Chris is great at connecting with players and empowering them to take ownership of their team while teaching valuable leadership skills.
Chris Ghini is excited to be returning to lead our athletes on the U18 A2 team this coming season.
George Diamantopoulos
U17A
This will be George's second year with Cloverdale MHA as our U17A Head Coach.
With over 15 years of minor hockey coaching experience and a 24-year playing career, George Diamantopoulos brings a deep understanding of the game, strong leadership, and a player-first mentality to every team he coaches.
He has held coaching roles across several associations from U13 to U18, consistently focusing on skill development, team culture, and long-term growth.
George is also an active community leader through his work with non-profit organizations. He’s excited to be the Head Coach of the Cloverdale U17 team for the 2026–2027 season. Welcome back George!!
Darrell Miller
U15 A1
We are excited to welcome back Darrell for his 6th season at U15 - his third year in A1! Thrilled to have you back Darrell!
Prior to my time in Cloverdale I coached independently in North Delta at a variety of different levels as well as an Assistant coach for the JR B Richmond Sockeyes.
I then spent 13 years coaching various levels of hockey in Cloverdale as my son played in CMHA, during which I received Initiation Coach of the year twice, as well as awarded the Mike Bose Achievement in Coaching Award.
I am excited to continue with the opportunity to help the young athletes learn, grow, develop and achieve their goals. I look forward to the year ahead and being a positive influence in their lives.
Michal Holub
U15 A2
We are happy to have Michal back this season for his second year coaching with CMHA and the U15A2 team.
Michal Holub brings a lot of experience to the Cloverdale Colts organization, having played Junior B, Junior A, and in the Western Hockey League (WHL) during his playing career. With a deep passion for the game, I am excited to step behind the bench and begin my coaching journey.
My goal is to give back to the hockey community that helped shape myself, by teaching young players the skills, work ethic, and values that the game instills. I am committed to developing well-rounded athletes both on and off the ice, while creating a positive and competitive team environment.
Dustin Cave
U13 A1
We are excited to welcome Dustin to CMHA this season.
Dustin brings 5 years of experience coaching at the U13 & U15 level and a strong playing background including playing for Simon Fraser University and playing in the BCHL and AJHL. Dustin is passionate about development and is ready to help our young players grow through hard work and skill building.
Matthew Jung
U11 A1
Welcome back to CMHA Matthew.
Matthew is a Cloverdale Minor Hockey alumnus and he brings a high-level playing and coaching background to the association. Matthew has experience in the BCEHL, Junior Hockey and he's competed in the USPHL and EHL in the US as well as time at Simon Fraser University. Matthew has coached for several seasons in the BCEHL, most recently as the co-head coach of the Valley West Giants U15 team.
We are thrilled to welcome Matthew to CMHA and have him lead our U11A1 team this season.