Staff

Coach Oliver David

Coach Oliver David is in his first season as assistant coach of the Brown Bears. Oliver joins the Brown Bears staff for the 2009-10 season after spending the past three seasons coaching with the L.A. Selects program.  While with the Selects, Oliver coached at the 14, 16, and 18 AAA levels, earning two state championships and was a USA Hockey National Championship Quarter-finalist in 2008 as an assistant coach at the Midget Major level (Buffalo, NY). 

Prior to joining the Selects, Oliver spent two seasons with the California Wave organization.  In 2006, Oliver helped guide the Wave to a California State Championship, Pacific District Championship, and USA Hockey National Championship as assistant coach at the 16 AAA level (Rochester, NY). Following the 2006 campaign, Oliver coached the Anaheim Jr. Ducks at the Midget Major level, again winning the California State title, and Pacific District title.  He also made a USA Hockey National quarterfinals appearance while with the Jr. Ducks in 2007 (Frasier, MI).

Oliver has worked extensively with USA Hockey as an evaluator for the Pacific District, and as a coach at the National Select Festivals each summer.  Most Recently, Oliver was named assistant coach of the USA Hockey Inline Men's national team, earning a silver medal in 2009 at the IIHF Inline World Championships, and will return as assistant coach for the IIHF Inline World Championships in 2010 being held in Sweden.

Oliver is excited about returning to the Peninsula as assistant coach of the Brown Bears, where he started his junior career playing with the Peninsula Chinooks in 1998-1999.  Along with his coaching duties he is committed to working with the local youth organization in establishing a developmental program for years to come.

Equipment Manager Skip Waldrip

Brown Bears feel they are getting an extra edge. We would like to welcome Skip Waldrip as our new Equipment Manager. Skip has been involved with hockey for several years. He started sharpening skates for his son as a youth in our local association KPHA. Several of his son's friends and teammates would seek Skip out to get their skates sharpened. As most of the players advanced they still would find Skip. He was also involve with helping the local high school players, know matter what team they were on. Skip also helped the Brown Bears in their inaugural season. The local boys are excited that you will be the one sharpening their skates so welcome aboard Skip.