Staff
Dr. Gabrielle Bruce
Director of Education
Dr. Gabrielle Bruce is a dedicated educator with over 18 years of teaching experience. She is committed to supporting learners of all ages and abilities in their educational and personal journeys. Dr. Bruce believes that individualized instruction and solid pedagogy are the foundation for successful teaching and learning.
Dr. Bruce is committed to helping her student-athletes successfully fulfill both pursuits and take the necessary steps towards their goals.
She holds Missouri lifetime teaching certifications at the early childhood, elementary, middle and high school levels. Gabrielle earned her Ph.D. in Educational Foundations from St. Louis University in 2013, and since then has been teaching at Western Governors University, University of Missouri- St. Louis, and Lindenwood University. Prior to post-secondary teaching, Dr. Bruce taught 3rd, 4th, 7th, 8th and 12th grade. She brings a wide range of applicable experience to the classroom and is excited to accompany our learners on their journey.
Greg Amlong
Athletic Director
Experience: USHL (Cedar Rapids) | NCAA Division I (UMass Lowell & RIT) | ECHL PRO (Quad City & Elmira)
Education: B.S. Criminal Justice + Minor in History, R.I.T.
Dr. William "Bill" Dill
Athletic Trainer
Dr. Dill is a highly experienced athletic trainer (over 20 years experience) based in metro St. Louis, MO. As the owner of Myo-Fit Mobility & Therapy STL, Dr. Dill is dedicated to providing top-tier healthcare to physically active individuals, with a special focus on athletes and ice hockey players.
Tommy Bruce
Sr. Educator and Strength & Conditioning Coach
Tommy brings 15 years of public school teaching experience to Prospects Academy. He taught English Language Arts at the middle and high school levels for the first 10 years of his career, while enjoying the last 5 as a P.E. teacher at the middle school level. Tommy earned his B.A. in English Education, and M.A. in School Counseling from Lindenwood University and continued his education in coaching, sports psychology, and nutrition.
Tommy has previously coached and won two state championships at the varsity level in MOIHA. He is in his 6th year of coaching in the Lindenwood Roller Hockey program, where he has won 3 national championships as a coach and 4 as a player.
Representing the USA National Inline Hockey team, Tommy has won 2 world championships and is seeking his 3rd this summer. He has proudly worn red, white and blue for 5 international tournaments, including the World Games in 2017. He has won multiple national championships in the Pro Tournament series in which he is still active.
MEGAN CROCKER
Teacher
megan.crocker@prospectshockeyacademy.org
Megan comes from Parkway School District, partnered with the Special School District, where she brings 9 years of teaching experience. She taught a variety of English courses at the high school level. Megan obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Cross-Categorical Disabilities Mild/Moderate, and a Master of Arts in Teaching at Missouri Baptist University. She continued her education in reading and early intervention-related courses through Avila University.
Megan has multiple years of coaching experience, ranging from Softball to Track & Field. She currently holds an assistant Track & Field coaching position at Parkway South High School. As a prior college athlete herself, Megan understands the importance of incorporating sports education into day-to-day learning.
Paul O'Connor
Strength and Conditioning Coach & Student-Athlete Mentor
Experience: USHL (Cedar Rapids and Green Bay Gamblers) | ACHA Division I (Minot State University) | B.A in Corporate Fitness and Wellness Management | NASM Certification in Personal Training
Education: B.S. Corporate Fitness & Wellness Management, Minot State University
Tommy Heinzman
Coach & Student-Athlete Mentor
Experience: NAHL (North Iowa Bulls) | ACHA Division I (Lindenwood University) | CarShield Coach & Skill Training Specialist
Education: B.A. Business Administration with emphasis in Sports Management, Lindenwood University
Ryan McGrath
Coach & Student-Athlete Mentor
Experience: USHL (Cedar Rapids) | NCAA Division I (UMass Lowell) | ECHL PRO (Quad City & Manchester)
Education: B.S. Criminal Justice + Minor in History, UMass Lowell
Kyle O'Kane
Experience: USHL (Lincoln) | NCAA Division I (Western Michigan) | ECHL& CHL PRO (Tulsa & St. Charles)
Education: B.A. Communication + Minor in Business, Western Michigan University
JACKSON WOZNIAK
Coach & Student-Athlete Mentor
Experience: WHL (Kelowna) | USHL (Sioux City) | BCHL (Wenatchee) | NAHL (Fairbanks) | NCRHA Division 1 (Lindenwood University)
Education: B.A. Business Administration and Marketing, Lindenwood University
Cate Marchand
Nutritionist
Health and Nutrition Coach
CPT, CNC, Pn1 certified