Staff

Preston Howes returns to the Trojans for his fifth season behind the bench, third as the Head Coach.

Howes, a 2007 graduate of Troy High School, is an alumnus of the Troy Varsity Hockey Program and former Trojans defenseman.  He played competitively at the college level for the University of Toledo, while also playing AA/AAA youth hockey for the Dayton Gems and Dayton Blue Hawks organizations.

Coach Howes emphasizes player development, fostering a positive environment, and teaching life skills alongside hockey.  He is dedicated to helping players reach their full potential and develop into well-rounded athletes.  

He strives to continue building a winning culture in the program as the Troy Trojans won their first ever Southwest Ohio Hockey League (SWOHSHL) Championship in 2024 and have won back-to-back (2024 and 2025).  Coach Howes is honored for the opportunity to give back to his high school alma mater as the first ever alumni to be named the Head Coach.

Lee Underwood is in his second year as a Varsity Assistant Coach and is also 2010 Troy high school hockey alumni.  Lee played competitively at Wright State University, as well as AA/AAA youth hockey around the Dayton area.

Coach Underwood is excited for the opportunity to give back to the Troy Hockey program and rejoin former teammate, Head Coach Preston Howes.

Kyra Dorney, MA, AT earned her bachelor's degree in athletic training from Heidelberg University. 

She also completed a master’s degree in physical education with a concentration in sports management from Wright State University. Kyra enjoys the field of athletic training for its diversity. “It’s always fun, spontaneous, and you never do the same thing every day,” she said. Kyra, who began at Premier Health in 2016, enjoys sports, music, spending time outdoors, and spending time with her family.

Jason McGharan joins the Trojans staff for 2022 as the Strength and Conditioning coach for the Athletic department.

A Biology teacher at Troy High School since 2015, Jason brings a wealth of practical experience to the program, having achieved a Bachelor's Degree in Life Science Education from Bowling Green State University, a Masters Degree in Applied Exercise Science / Strength and Conditioning from Concordia University Chicago and he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association