Joe Sabbag, Interim Head Coach, Division II
Coach Sabbag, a former AAA and Major-Juniors competitive hockey player and potential NHL Draft pick, transitioned into coaching after spending years developing a strong on-ice foundation. He has coached across youth, high school, and travel hockey programs, including leading a team to a State Championship in the Statewide Florida Hockey League. Additionally, Joe worked with the U.S. Army’s World Class Athlete Program, developing Soldier-Athletes for potential Olympic Competition. Coach Sabbag is a USA Hockey Level 4 certified Coach, a mentor to other coaches, and a member of the NHL Coaches Association.
joes@fauhockey.org
Jordan Crudo, Assistant Coach, Division II
Coach Crudo grew up in Hollywood FL, playing every position, but excelling as a goaltender. In college, he played for UCF and FAU before advancing to the ECHL with the Tulsa Oilers. After his playing career concluded, he worked with the NHL, as well as becoming a USA Hockey Level 4 coach and hockey director. He has spent time coaching with the Florida Jr. Panthers organization, and more recently with the New York Rangers.
jordanc@fauhockey.org
George Gardner, Assistant Coach, Division II
georgeg@fauhockey.org
Nick Minerva, Special Associate Coach, Division II and Division III
nickm@fauhockey.org
Justin Grandinetti, Head Coach, Division III
A proud South Florida native, Justin Grandinetti’s hockey journey began on local rinks where he played youth hockey with passion and determination. He advanced through the junior ranks with the Palm Beach Hawks, the Kensington Vipers in the IJHL, and the Pittsburgh Jr. Penguins in the NA3HL. After his playing career, Justin transitioned into coaching, contributing his experience and leadership to the University of Miami hockey program. He also served as the Division III Assistant Coach at Florida Atlantic University for the 2025-2026 season. He is looking forward to continuing to mentor and develop the next generation of players.
justing@fauhockey.org
Ed McDonough, Assistant Coach, Division III
Ed McDonough has spent more than three decades in hockey, with extensive experience both as a player and behind the bench. A former NCAA goaltender at Curry College, his playing career also included junior hockey in the EJHL and Massachusetts Division 1A high school state championships with Catholic Memorial. Ed has coached across youth, high school, and junior hockey programs throughout New England, serving as an assistant coach, goaltending coach, and head coach. His experience includes coaching both men’s and women’s high school teams, as well as serving as head coach of a U14 team that captured a regional championship. He is a USA Hockey certified coach and Bronze-Level Goaltending Coach. Outside of hockey, Ed is a healthcare executive with a multi-state healthcare organization.
edm@fauhockey.org
Mike Flaherty, Trainer
Mike had completed his USA Hockey 4 certification and is currently a firefighter/paramedic with an AS in EMS and has spent two seasons as the Medic/Trainer for the Palm Beach Hawks Junior Hockey program. Mike began coaching roller hockey 9 years ago and progressed to recreational ice hockey and finally youth travel hockey. Knowing the importance of physical fitness in high level, competitive hockey, Mike focused his efforts on coaching strength, speed, and conditioning; creating off ice workouts, dynamic game day warm ups, and intense full-day beach workout programs. Mike is excited to be part of FAU Hockey organization!