Jay Philbin Hockey Development Coaching Staff

Jay Philbin

Jay Philbin grew up in North Andover, MA. He started playing youth hockey at the age of 5 and quickly developed a strong passion for the game. Jay attended Cushing Academy where he played at the varsity level for 4 years. In 1996, Jay was a co-captain on Cushing’s Varsity team that won the NEPSAC prep school championship. Amongst his accomplishments, Jay earned 329 points during his time at Cushing.

Jay then went on to play 4 years of varsity hockey at Division 1, Merrimack College. Jay will tell you that he’s learned from the best coaches in the world (Paul Vincent, John McLean, Mike Boyle, Eddie Rauseo and Steve Jacobs just to name a few).

Jay is now living in Newbury, MA. He has a 4-year old son who shares his hockey passion. He has a lot of energy and excitement for the game and he’s thrilled to share it with you!

Natalie O'Malley

From her parents backyard rink, to arenas around the world. Natalie, grew up in southern New Hampshire as a competitive figure skater. Disciplined in singles, pairs, and synchronized skating, she is a USFSA double gold medalist, national competitor, and former professional figure skater with Disney on Ice. Since her professional retirement, Natalie has focused on sharing her passion for the ice through both figure and hockey technical skills development. She works with coaches and organizations up and down the east coast. When not on the ice you will find her going on adventures with her husband and 1 yr old Golden Retriever. Natalie calls Newbury, MA home.

Shannon (Tarrant) Voulgaris

Shannon (Tarrant) Voulgaris has been a lifelong player and coach of hockey. She played at Hotchkiss School (CT) before embarking on her student-athlete experience at Middlebury College where she was selected a four-time All-American and helped her team to three national championship titles. Shannon has served as the head coach at Taft School (CT), Dexter Southfield (MA), and Holton-Arms School (MD). The daughter of legendary Connecticut prep hockey coach, Moe Tarrant, Shannon continues to stay involved in the game as an instructor at Cutting Edge Hockey Camps, Greenwich Skating Club, Mid-Fairfield Stars, and the Exeter Youth Hockey program. Shannon is a passionate teacher who takes great pride in building the confidence of her students and motivating them to achieve their goals.

Dylan Cox

Dylan grew up playing locally and spent countless hours in and around hockey rinks with his father who was a scout for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He attended St. John's Prep for high school where he led the state of Massachusetts in scoring both his junior and senior years. Having committed to Providence College Dylan did a post-graduate year at Phillips Exeter. At Providence he played both hockey and lacrosse. After graduating he spent a few years playing overseas before returning back to Massachusetts. Upon his return he has joined the coaching staff at his alma mater St. John's. He's a class act off the ice and he (still) plays hockey with an incredible blend of determination, grit and skill that I'm so happy to be able share with our students! Thank you for joining the JPHD team Dylan!!!

Alex Molnar

Alex hails from Nitra, Slovakia, where he played for the U16 and U17 Slovakian National Team and later professionally for HK Nitra Slovakia (Slovakia’s top pro league). Alex then came to United States and attended Salem State College, where he was a 4-year player. Since his playing days, Alex has spent 11 years coaching various youth hockey teams, including an EHF Elite U13 championship in 2016 and 2017 with the Islanders Hockey Club and a 2021/2022 Massachusetts State U14 T1 championship and Bronze Medal at USA Hockey Nationals with Assabet Valley Girls. Alex is an experienced and energetic coach and assists in various skills and skating clinics, classes and private lessons.