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Mike has been actively involved in coaching at all levels of the game, from Learn to Play programs to high school hockey. His passion for player development and his ability to work with athletes of all ages have made him a respected figure in the hockey community. Throughout his career, he has helped foster skill development, teamwork, and a love for the game, ensuring that players are prepared for the next level of competition.In addition to his hockey expertise, Mike has an extensive business background that enhances his leadership in program development and operations. His experience in management and strategic planning enables him to create a structured, high-quality hockey environment for players, coaches, and families alike. With a combination of hockey knowledge, coaching experience, and business acumen, Mike Ilg is committed to leading the Royals program and providing opportunities for young athletes to succeed both on and off the ice.

Larry served as General Manager at Vacaville Ice Sports for 12 years, where he oversaw all aspects of rink and hockey operations. Most recently, he managed all amateur hockey for the Florida Panthers at both the Baptist Health Iceplex and their new training facility and the Panthers IceDen. Over the years, Larry has held leadership positions with many youth hockey programs some of his former programs include La Jolla Jaguars, San Diego Jr Gulls, Vacaville Jets, Golden State Elite and Florida Jr Panthers. Larry’s tenor with San Jose Jr Sharks led to 2 National Championship appearances winning a silver and a bronze medal.

Kara has been skating since this age of 3 & has been part of the Colonial Skating Club for the past 20 years. She is a USFS Gold Medalist in Skating Skills, Pre Gold in Dance & has competed in many competitions over the years in freestyle. She has been a Silver & Bronze Medalist at Keystone State Games & a Gold Medalist at Philadelphia Areas Championship. Kara works with skaters from beginner to adult including our hockey Tier 1 teams & players. She was involved with the development of the Colonial Accelerated Program & Hockey Initiative Classes as well as our figure skating camps & clinics. As skate director she has facilitated all of our Learn to Skate Programs & freestyle sessions helping our rink achieve being ranked #7 and #3 in the state over the last 2 years. She is a member of USFS, PSA & earned a degree in psychology. Kara also organizes and oversees birthday parties & events at our facility.

Patrick grew up in Rauma, Finland and started playing hockey at a very young age. He moved to the United States and played for the Valley Forge Minutemen AAA and Malvern Prep High School. He returned to Finland after graduating from Malvern to play Junior Hockey where he spent the next 3 seasons. After Juniors, Patrick spent some time playing in North America in the FPHL and the LNAH semi-professional leagues. He finished his playing career overseas in Sweden playing professionally for Hallefors IK and Grums IK. This is now his third season working for the Royals organization serving as Royals hockey director and coach. He coached the Royals 12U A team to a silver division championship in his first year as a coach.