THE OFFICIAL HOME OF
THE FLORIDA SURF
2026-27 FLORIDA SURF COACHES
Our coaching staff brings a combination of experience and dedication to youth hockey in Florida. With coaching and playing backgrounds that range from the NHL down to squirt hockey, our coaches are committed to developing each player’s skills, character, and love for the game. We emphasize a positive, team-first environment that aims to help our players be the best they can, both on and off the ice. Focused on long-term development, our staff works closely with players and families to help every athlete reach their full potential while fostering their love for the game.
AJ SGARAGLIO
2017 HEAD COACH
• Played youth hockey with the Long Island Royals
• Played junior hockey with the New York Bobcats, South Shore Kings, and New Jersey Hitmen
• 2014 & 2016 - NCAA Division III Frozen Four appearances with SUNY Geneseo
• 2016–2025 - Billet Coordinator and coach with the North Jersey Avalanche and New Jersey Blizzard
• Level 3 USA Hockey Coach
• 2025–2026 - Wave 1 Head Coach, Florida Wave 2 and Florida Surf Assistant Coach
ROB LAFERREIRE
2015 CO-HEAD COACH
• Played youth hockey in Massachusetts and prep school hockey at Tabor Academy
• Played NCAA Division I Hockey at Princeton University and Boston College
• 1990–1991 - ECAC All-Rookie Team; ECAC Rookie of the Year Runner-Up
• 1994 - Beanpot Champion
• Attendee and instructor at Paul Vincent Dynamic Skating for 10 years
• Head Coach of the New Jersey Colonials 2001 AAA team for 8 years; NJYHL/AYHL league and
playoff champions all 8 seasons
• From the ’01 Colonials:
– 9 players advanced to NCAA Division I hockey
– 5 players selected in the NHL Draft
– 2 players currently playing in the AHL and 3 in the NHL
• Currently serving as President of Longwood Hockey, Florida Surf, and Palm Beach Breakers
• Vice-Chairman of PBNAF
• Level 4 USA Hockey Coach
• 2025–26 - Florida Surf 2015 Co-Head Coach
LARRY ROBBINS
2016 HEAD COACH
• Four-year player at the University of Pennsylvania, serving three years as team captain
• 2006–2024 - Head Coach of North Jersey Avalanche, the #1 ranked midget program in the U.S. (per MyHockey); reached USA Hockey Nationals 13 times
• Coached 75+ players who advanced to Tier I juniors, NCAA Division I, and professional hockey,
including NHL players and prospects
• 2015–2023 - Owner of the Chicago Steel (USHL); Clark Cup Champions in 2017 and 2021 - Notable alumni:
Owen Power, Adam Fantilli, Macklin Celebrini
• 2018 - Recipient of the Triple Impact Award from the Positive Coaching Alliance for national impact in youth
hockey and educational philanthropy
• 2025 - Gasparini Award for Distinguished Service recipient
• Chairman of PBNAF
• Currently serves on the board of KIPP NYC,
Array Education, Zearn, and Relay Graduate School
• CEO of Longwood Hockey,Florida Surf,
and Palm Beach Breakers
• Level 4 USA Hockey Coach
• 2025–26 - Florida Surf 2016 Head Coach
ANTHONY DAY
2015 CO-HEAD COACH
2011 HEAD COACH
• Played youth hockey in Buffalo, New York for St. Francis High Prep
• Team Captain, 2008–2009 season
• Played two seasons in the United States Hockey League with Sioux Falls Stampede and Waterloo Black Hawks
• Played four seasons of NCAA Division I Hockey at Yale University
• 2013 - NCAA National Champion with Yale University
• 2017–2018 - Head Coach, St. Francis High Prep
• 2020–2024 - Coaching roles with North Jersey Avalanche (15U & 16U)
• 2021–2023 - Scout for the Chicago Steel
• Currently serving as Director of Player Development for the Florida Surf and Palm Beach Breakers
• Level 4 USA Hockey Coach
• 2025–26 - Florida Surf 2011 Head Coach &
Florida Surf 2015 Co-Head Coach
RYAN SITTLER
2014 HEAD COACH
• Played on the USA National Under-17 Team Phoenix Cup (Japan)
• Three years on the USA National World Junior Team
◦ Bronze Medalist (Year 1)
◦ Named Team Captain (Year 3)
• Full athletic scholarship to the University of Michigan
(NCAA Division I)
• CCHA League Champion | NCAA Frozen Four participant
• NHL 1st Round Draft Pick - 7th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers (1992)
• Four-year NHL contract |
Five years professional hockey
• 23 years coaching youth hockey
• 13 years as Youth Hockey Director
• Level 4 USA Hockey Coach
• Worked with NHL, AHL, ECHL
& NCAA Division I players
• 2025–26 - Florida Surf 2014 Head Coach
JON COLEMAN
2013 HEAD COACH
• 1993 - NHL Draft Pick, 2nd Round by the Detroit Red Wings
• 1994 - Member of USA Hockey at the World Junior Championship
• 1995–1997 - NCAA Champion, All-American & Runner-Up while playing collegiate hockey;
earned B.S. from Boston University
• 1997–2004 - Professional career in the American Hockey League / IHL with multiple franchises
• 2001–2012 - Extensive European professional career across Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Russia & the UK
• 2010–2013 - Co-Founder & On-Ice Director, Pro Edge Hockey; Co-Director of Junior Hockey in Italy
• 2013–2016 - Director of Hockey Operations & Head Coach, Canton Bulldogs (MPHL)
• 2015–2025 - CollegiateAssistant Coach at Babson College and Bentley University
• 2022–Present - Head PlayerDevelopment Coach,Dena Taylor Skating
• Level 4 USA Hockey Coach
HENRIK SAMUELLSON
2012 HEAD COACH
• 2011 - U18 World Junior Championship, Team USA Gold Medalist
• 2012: Captured the Mastercard Memorial Cup
Earned a spot on the All-Star Team
Received finals MVP Award.
• 1st round draft pick (27th overall) by the Phoenix Coyotes
• 2012 & 2014: Won the Western Hockey League Championship
• 2015 - NHL debut on February 26 vs the New York Rangers
8 years of professional hockey experience
• 2020-25 - Palm Beach Breakers Coach
• 2025 - Founded Samuelsson Brothers Hockey. (Elite Hockey Training)
• Level 4 USA Hockey Coach
• 2025–26 - Florida Surf 2012 Head Coach
CONTACT
Questions? Feel free to reach out to our team.
Tel: (561) 656-4046 Email: info@longwoodhockey.com