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Sport International Staff

34 Years of Experience & Dedication to Youth Hockey Development!

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Bob Baldwin, B.Sc.

Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Bob is currently entering his 42nd year of hockey instruction and his 34th year as founder and president of the Sport International Hockey Academy. A former European professional hockey player, and also officiated 10 years as a minor Pro Linesman. Baldwin recently retired from refereeing, ending a 20 year college hockey career. His main goal in life is to pass on his hockey knowledge, to benefit young hockey players, both mentally and physically.

Austin Wood

Austin is from Williamsville, New York. Austin is a former Williamsville East High School hockey player and is also a former SIHA Student in our Greensboro location. Austin is currently attending SUNY Brockport, where he is playing hockey and studying Physical Education as a Junior. Austin is planning on gaining his Masters Degree, to pursue a career as a Physical Education teacher and to coach hockey and football in the future. We are very happy to have Austin's exuberant demeanor for our 2023 Instructional Tour.

Benjamin Bondranko

Benjamin is a native of Holly Springs, North Carolina. Benjamin is currently studying at Wake Tech. Community College, where he is studying Sports Broadcasting and plans to transfer to The University of North Carolina. Benjamin played his last hockey season with The Twin City Thunder of the USPHL Premier Division. Benjamin will be our Tour 1 Goalie Instructor and he is a former SIHA student. We look forward to having Benjamin's methodical approach to the goaltending position, for our 2023 summer program.

James Kaffenberger

James was born in Syracuse, NY. James recently graduated with both an Information Systems & a Marketing degree from Le Moyne College, where he played CHF Division 2 club hockey. James just completed his first season with the Fayetteville-Manlius varsity hockey team as their Goalie Coach in Syracuse. James aspires to handle marketing and sales for a professional hockey organization in the future. James will be in his 1st summer with SIHA and will be our Tour 1 Goalie Instructor. We look forward to having James' energetic approach to the Goalie Instructor position!

Peter Buffone

Peter is a native of Niagara Falls, NY and is entering his 2nd summer with SIHA. Peter recently graduated from SUNY Brockport with a degree in History and a minor in Political Science. Peter is a former Sports Broadcaster at the SUNY Brockport radio station 89.1 - The Point. Peter is also a 6 year former student of SIHA and we are very happy to have Peter back this year, and taking on our Tour 2  Camp Director position. Peter is really excited about bringing his past experience as a student, to now passing on his knowledge to our young aspiring hockey players.

Joseph Fabec

Coach Fabec was born in Palmetto, Florida and is entering his 5th Summer as our Tour 2 Camp Director. Joe graduated from Florida State University (FSU) with a degree in Sport Management and a Minor in Professional Communications. He is a Level 4 USA Hockey certified coach residing in Clearwater, FL. Fabec is a Head Coach for the Tampa Bay Jr Lightning & works full-time at Power Pole Arena in Tampa. In recent years, he has been a Head Coach for youth ice hockey teams in other locations including New Hampshire, Hungary, & Serbia!  We look forward to Coach Fabec's return.

Ean Vitz

Ean is a native of Las Vegas, Nevada he is recently a graduate of Faith Lutheran High School and is currently working at his family owned business. Ean also played for the Vegas Outlaws, Vegas Storm and the Junior Golden Knights. Ean is a past SIHA student and he will be entering his 1st summer as a Counselor. We look forward to having Ean's enthusiastic demeanor as a part of our 2023 staff.

Kyle O'Brien

Kyle was born in Orchard Park, New York. Kyle played 2 years of hockey at Erie Community College and he currently attends Buffalo State University where he is studying Social Studies Education. Kyle aspires to be a History Teacher upon his college completion. Kyle is also a 3 time, former SIHA Student in our Buffalo location. We look forward to having Kyle's dedicated approach, a part of our Power Skating Program.


Past SIHA Staff Pictures

Our original SIHA Staff in Rochester, NY
SIHA Staff at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA
SIHA Staff in the Las Vegas, NV
SIHA Staff Meeting in Webster, NY
SIHA Staff Meeting in Rochester, NY
SIHA Staff Meeting in Rochester, NY