MEET THE COACHES

Jamie Lovell (CFSC, CSCS, PN-1) - Co-Founder

Jamie is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at The MAT bringing over 15 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. From general population to amateur and professional athletes across a number of sports, Jamie enjoys watching his clients reach their goals.

Coming from a professional hockey background, Lovell's passion for his own athletic development during his playing days drove him to get certified through AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) and work as a personal trainer during the off season helping various populations. After retiring from playing, Lovell became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and turned his attention to coaching athletes in the junior and high school ranks. He also became a Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) learning from world renowned Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning, and for the last 3 years, became a certified nutrition coach (PN-1) with Precision Nutrition. All this in an effort to provide the athletes he works with the proper tools to reach their performance goals.

Born in Orangeville, ON, Canada, Lovell’s professional hockey career saw him play for 7 teams in 3 leagues (CHL, IHL, ECHL), where he played in over 500 games, amassing just over 200 points as a defenseman. Lovell capped off his playing career with a championship, helping lead the CHL’s Fort Wayne Komets to the 2012 Ray Miron President’s Cup. Prior to turning pro, Lovell spent 2 seasons (1999-2001) in the Ontario Hockey League with the Belleville Bulls and London Knights. He would then go on to earn his BA in Psychology while also enjoying a 4 year playing career (2001-05) at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. He completed his final 2 years as an Academic All-Canadian, and posted career totals averaging just under a point per game, while ranking 5th among the University of Guelph’s all-time leaders for defensemen scoring.
In addition to his duties at The MAT, Jamie has coached jr. hockey in the NAHL with the Port Huron Fighting Falcons, as well as youth hockey in the Metro Detroit area with Belle Tire, Little Caesars & Oakland Jr. Grizzlies Associations. Currently, Jamie is the Head Coach with the Metro Jets (USPHL).

Justin Quenneville (USAH L4) - Co-Founder

Justin Quenneville is co-founder of The M.A.T. as well as the Head of Hockey Operations. He moved to Michigan to continue his passion of developing, educating and training hockey players. The Montreal, Canada native played in 3 leagues over six professional seasons (UHL, ECHL, CHL) which was highlighted by his time with the Corpus Christi IceRays (CHL). As team captain, Quenneville left the game as the franchise’s all-time leader in points and assists. He totaled 255 points (96g, 159a) in 234 IceRays regular season games and overall he amassed 321 points (125g, 196a) in 337 total professional games. His on-ice pro career was highlighted by 2 team MVPs, 4 All-Star selections, and a CHL MVP finalist nomination in 2006-2007 when he led the IceRays in scoring, while posting career highs in goals, assists, and penalty minutes. In 2009-10 he was named the CHL Man of the Year and received a “key to the city” in Corpus Christi for his off-ice contributions and leadership.

Prior to turning pro in 2004, Quenneville, played four seasons of NCAA hockey at St. Michael’s College. In 99 collegiate games, he was among all-time leaders with 59 goals, 70 assists, 129 points and 128 penalty minutes. He was named team MVP twice, Freshman of The Year and ECAC First all Star team 3 times over his 4 year NCAA career. In addition, Quenneville earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with 2 Minors in International Business and Computer Science respectively. As well as earning a degree, he was also named to 2004’s “Who’s who in America”.

Quenneville transitioned from playing to serving as Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations for junior hockey's Corpus Christi IceRays in the NAHL. In his second season, he was honored by being named Head Coach of the U18 Selects in the NAHL Top Prospects event in Troy, MI. In 2012-13, he guided the team to its first ever NAHL post season berth. Committed to developing players and providing as many opportunities for advancement as possible, Quenneville looks to continually develop athletes on and off the ice. Since his move to Michigan in 2013, he has helped the Metro Jets (USPHL) to 5 straight post-season appearances, 4 division titles, 4 straight National Championship Finals Appearances with 1 Fraser Cup title coming in 2018. The 2016-17 Season was particularly special as he guided the Jets to a PERFECT 47-0 regular season record, breaking all records in the history of junior hockey for consecutive regulation wins. In 5 years, no other Jr.A program in the country advanced more players to the NAHL than the Jets and many have committed to NCAA opportunities.

Tina Ciraulo (CPT, CFSC) - Performance Coach

CPR and AED Certified through American Heart Association
Certified Personal Trainer; National Personal Training Institute (CPT)
Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC)
Certificate of completion in Basic Nutrition
Certificate of completion in BOSU
10 Years playing experience in boys travel hockey growing up
Belle Tire Nat'l Champions; 2000
Full Scholarship to St. Cloud State Univ. Div. 1 2001-2005
Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation & Sports Management
Captain of St. Cloud State (Jr & Sr. Seasons)
Played Professional Women’s Hockey across Europe
Coached at USA Select U16 Player Development Camp
Coached Little Caesars Women's Nat'l Champions; (2008)
Coach/GM - Planet Hockey European Tours; Stockholm, Sweden 2010
First Female Head Coach to record a victory in men's Jr. Hockey as Head Coach with the Metro Jets (USPHL)
Currently Assistant Coach - UNION College - NCAA D-1 Women's Hockey Team

Randy Wilson - MAT Hockey Goalie Specialist

Coach Wilson brings a wealth of experience when it comes to the goalie position.

Saginaw Spirit (OHL) goalie coach (2004-2011)
Helped Team USA U18 team capture a world championship.
Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL) goalie coach and Head Scout. (2011-2016)
Trained and develop NHL goalies such as (Jack Campbell (LA), Connor Hellebuyck (WPG) and Andrew Hammond (COL), among many other Pro, College and Junior Goaltenders
Currently goalie coach for Metro Jets (USPHL)