I am coach Ralph Brandonisio, I am married with 2 kids both in college now. My favorite hockey team in the Chicago Blackhawks and favorite player is, Steven Stamkos. I grew up playing with Chicago Flames and at St. Charles high school.

I started coaching at FVIA in 2002 and then joined the Cyclones in 2003. Been coaching with Cyclones ever since. Over the years I’ve gained many friends, the time spent and memories made coaching my son and my nephews is priceless.

My motivation behind coaching hockey is that I get to see young players not only develop skill and succeed but to be a positive role model outside of the family. My players can expect to work hard because they care.  As coaches we have to give them a reason to care.  To respect everyone they come in contact with.