Staff

Hockey Operations

Preston Howes

Head Coach

Phone937 308-4158

Preston Howes returns to the Trojans for his third season behind the bench, first 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 is excited to head the Troy High School Hockey Program and 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.

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Lee Underwood

Assistant Coach

Lee Underwood is in his first 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.

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Game Operations

JT Szabo

Game Director & Broadcaster

Former professional hockey broadcaster and executive JT Szabo returns as the "voice of the Trojans" on radio and online streams, while also overseeing the game operations and media relations efforts for the varsity program.

A 2004 graduate of Troy High School and former Trojans forward, Szabo brings his energetic play-by-play to Troy broadcasts, having called action in the CHL, ECHL, USHL, CCHA and NJHL during a seven year professional career.

In addition to his duties on the air, Szabo is also responsible for game night operations including off ice officials, announcers, scoreboard operation, music and videoboard control, ensuring a professional experience for fans and players alike.

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Trainers

Kyra Dorney

Athletic Trainer

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.

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Ryan Castle

Athletic Trainer

Strength & Conditioning

Jason McGharan

Strength Coach

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

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Medical

Dr. Don Delcamp

Team Physician

Dr. Delcamp is a board certified physician that has been with Premier Orthopedics since 1987.

He earned his medical degree from Ohio State University and completed his orthopaedic residency at the Miami Valley Hospital.

Dr. Delcamp is a member of the Ohio State Medical Association, Ohio Orthopaedic Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and Miami County Medical Society.

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Administration

David Palmer

Athletic Director