Staff
Dr. Gabrielle Bruce
Director of Education
Dr. Gabrielle Bruce is a dedicated educator with over 17 years of teaching experience. She is committed to supporting learners of all ages and abilities in their educational and personal journeys. Dr. Bruce believes that individualized instruction and solid pedagogy are the foundation for successful teaching and learning.
Her personalized teaching approach is developed through an appreciation of the learning experience and by building meaningful relationships with students. Gabrielle brings a relevant understanding of the unique environment required for student athletes. She enjoyed playing for the nationally ranked Lindenwood University Women’s Soccer program while completing her undergraduate studies. This first-hand experience with the challenges student athletes face has shaped her understanding of the healthy balance needed between academics and athletics. Dr. Bruce is committed to helping her student athletes successfully fulfill both pursuits and take the necessary steps towards future goals.
Dr. Bruce holds Missouri lifetime teaching certifications at the early childhood level, middle school level, and high school level. Gabrielle earned her Ph.D. in Educational Foundations from St. Louis University in 2013, and since then has been teaching at Western Governors University and University of Missouri- St. Louis. She brings a wide range of applicable experience to the classroom and is excited to accompany our learners on their journey.
Ryan McGrath
Off-Ice Skills Instructor
Experience: USHL (Cedar Rapids) | NCAA Division I (UMass Lowell) | ECHL PRO (Quad City & Manchester)
Greg Amlong
On-Ice Skills Instructor
Experience: USHL (Cedar Rapids) | NCAA Division I (UMass Lowell & RIT) | ECHL PRO (Quad City & Elmira)
Kyle O'Kane
Video & On-Ice Skills Instructor
Experience: USHL (Lincoln) | NCAA Division I (Western Michigan) | ECHL& CHL PRO (Tulsa & St. Charles)
Cate Marchand
Nutritionist
Health and Nutrition Coach
CPT, CNC, Pn1 certified
Lukus Duncan
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Growing up, Lukus played almost every sport possible. He believes that playing sports prepared him for life in a lot of ways. Patience, discipline, hard work, and perseverance are some of the many benefits of being an athlete. Today, Lukus uses all of these tools as a coach and trainer. He strives to help all of his student-athletes become prepared for the next level. He maintains focus on physical and mental grit when training athletes.
Qualifications: NASAM CPT, lacrosse development, CPR certified