Hockey Director

Email: hd@cycloneshockey.net

Phone: 630-360-1087

Coach Frank rejoins the Cyclones Amateur Hockey Association(CAHA) after an impressive tenure with the Chicago Young Americans(CYA), where he achieved remarkable success, reaching the USA Hockey National Championships an impressive seven times. His coaching prowess has garnered Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals, contributing to the development and success of numerous players who have gone on to excel as NCAA student-athletes.

With a coaching background spanning every level from Mite A2 to AAA U19, Coach Frank is a USA Hockey Level 5 Master Coach. His dedication to Illinois hockey is evident in his lifelong commitment to serving both CYA and AHAI, both on and off the ice. Additionally, he has played a crucial role at the Central District level, contributing as a player development coach for USA Hockey.

Coach Frank reflects on his coaching journey, stating, "Being part of winning a National Championship is something I will always be proud of. It is just as rewarding to have the opportunity to mentor young players and help them achieve their dreams. Most importantly though, I want to teach them to love the game."

As we welcome Coach Frank back into the Cyclones family, we eagerly anticipate the positive impact he will have on our program. Under his guidance, we look forward to a future filled with growth, development, and enjoyable hockey experiences for all our players and their families.

Director of Player Development

Coach Seery was born in Chicago, Illinois and played his youth hockey career in the area. Brian went on to play hockey for DuPage College and then played in the USHL for the Dubuque Fighting Saints; prior to starting his coaching career.

Brian has been coaching AAA for over 15 years and has been to 3 national championships. Brian’s teams have won numerous state and regional championships, with over 12 years of experience at AA level. Coach Seery served as a Hockey Director at the Chicago Bruins Hockey club for the past 4 years.