Bethlehem Youth Hockey is a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting the teamwork, skill development and sportsmanship of Hockey.  We are a Tier II organization that focuses primarily on player development and promoting the FUNdamentals of ice hockey and ADM development principles.

If you would like additional information on joining BYH or becoming more involved with the organization, please contact our Registrar at .

Bethlehem Youth Hockey is happy to announce its “A” and Wrap level coaches for the 2023-24 season.

18U Wrap – Dylan Lappe

Dylan Lappe has been the Head Coach for the Bethlehem High School Varsity Program since 2015.  He has led the BC Eagles to four section 2 Division 1 Championships.  Dylan has played hockey at the Youth, High School and Juniors level.  He is a level 4 USA Hockey certified coach.

16U Wrap – Rusty Gallagher (Head Coach)

Rusty Gallagher is the current North Section President for NYSAHA Hockey.  He has played hockey at the Juniors level and for the Siena Club team.  Rusty was a member of the coaching staff on the 2015 BYHA 12UA State Championship Team.  The past four seasons he has been the Head Coach for the BYHA 18U Wrap Tournament Bound team; having qualified and represented BYHA at the state tournament in each of those seasons including once again this year.  He is a Level 4 USA Hockey certified coach.

16U Wrap – Rebecca Caldon (Assistant Coach)

Rebecca Caldon played her youth hockey in Plattsburgh, NY.  She was a member of Plattsburgh’s first all-girl hockey team. Rebecca went on to play Division 3 hockey for Union College.  She has coached at every level within BYHA from Learn to Play through 14UA this past season.  She is a Level 4 USA Hockey certified coach.

14U A – Tony Healey, Jr.

Tony Healey played his High School hockey for Seton Catholic.  He went on to play at the National Junior Collegiate Athletic Association Level.  Tony is a four-time A-level coach at BYHA and coached the 14U A team last season.  He is a Level 4 USA Hockey certified coach.

12U A – Adam Cooper

Adam Cooper played his youth hockey for the Potsdam, NY Junior Hockey Association and went on to play three years of Division 1 New England Prep School hockey for The Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, CT. Adam has coached youth hockey on and off since his teenage years. He is a two-time A-level coach at BYHA and was the BYHA 6U and 8U program coordinator. He is a Level 4 USA Hockey certified coach.

10U A – Ben Loefke

Ben Loefke has been with the Bethlehem Youth Hockey Association for four years serving as Head Coach and Coordinator of both our 6 and 8U Mite Programs.  He is the current Bethlehem High School Lacrosse Assistant Coach.   In 2003, Ben was selected as a High School Lacrosse All-American Defenseman. 

Congratulations to the selected coaches, we look forward to another great year.

Go Eagles!!!

Online Registration is open.

10 & 12U Skills Nights will be run by Coach Scott Rock.  Coach Rock is the Head Coach of the Section II finalist CD Jets High School Team, and one of BYHA 6 & 8U Mite Coach and Mentors.

14U Skills & 14U Checking Clinics will be run by Coach Dylan Lappe.  Coach Lappe is the Head Coach of the Section II Champion Bethlehem High School team, and works with our 16 & 18U Wrap Programs.

10U Skills:  March 13^th, 15^th & 16^th from 5:30-6:30pm (10U Tryouts the following week 3/21 & 3/23)

12U Skills:  March 13^th, 15^th & 16^th from 6:45-7:45pm (12U Tryouts the following week 3/21 & 3/23, possible 3/27 if needed)

14U Checking Clinic:  March 14^th from 6:45-7:45pm, March 20^th from 5:30-6:30pm & March 22^nd 5:15-6:15pm

14U Skills:  March 20^th from 6:45-7:45pm, March 22^nd from 6:15-7:15pm & March 27^th from 6:45-7:45pm (14U Tryouts 3/28 & 3/30, possible TBD if needed)

• SPRING TRYOUTS for all 2023-2024 Regular Season 10U, 12U, 14U “A” Teams and 16U and 18U Wrap Teams!
  • On-Line Tryout Registration is open and will close on March 19, 2023 at 5 pm for 10 & 12U
  • On-Line Tryout Registratoin is open and will close on March 26, 2023 at 5 pm for 14 & 16/18U
  • Tryout Registration is required as there will be no walk-up registrations and requires payment of $50.00.
  • The scheduled A Team/Wrap Team Tryout dates are as follows:
    • 10U A - March 21st and 23rd from 5:30-6:45 pm;
    • 12U A - March 21st and 23nd from 7:00-8:15 pm;
    • 14U A - March 28th and 30th from 5:30-6:45 pm
    • 16U/18U Wrap Teams - March 28th and 30th from 7:00-8:30 pm
    • ALL TRYOUTS TO BE HELD AT THE BETHLEHEM YMCA
    • An additional date(s) may be added for each age level as needed.

Hi parents - 

If you are interested in applying and interviewing for one of our head coaching positions for next season 2023/2024, please complete the attached form and submit it to BYHAace@Gmail.com by February 28th, 2023.  We would like to start holding "A" Coach interviews in early March with decisions shortly after.

10U, 12U, 14U A + 16U & 18U Wrap.

This form can be found on our website; under documents / forms.

We have a lot of exciting things planned for next season.   Be a part of it.

We will also be accepting "B" Coach & 6U/8U Coordinator applications as well - but interviews for those may take place over the summer.

Thank you for being a part of the BYHA family.  

Go Eagles!