EDP Coaching Staff

Jean-Luc is the Hockey Director for the Elite Development Program.

A Montreal native, Jean-Luc skated as a defenseman for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Atlanta Thrashers, Washington Capitals, and several European clubs in a 15-year pro career.

Jean-Luc also serves as a Columbus Blue Jackets studio analyst for Bally Sports Ohio. When away from the ice, he enjoys spending time with his family.

Favorite Player Growing Up: Wayne Gretzky

Eric is the Program Director and Head Goalie Coach for the Elite Development Program.

A British Columbia native, Eric played Division III college hockey at Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and then club hockey at George Washington University while in law school.  

While serving as the CAHA mite and mini-mite coordinator in the mid-2000s, Eric was instrumental in having legendary NHL skills coach Darryl Belfry establish Belfry Hockey Columbus in 2013. Belfry Hockey Columbus – now known as the Elite Development Program, or EDP – was created to serve as an alternative developmental program for Central Ohio families and hockey players using dedicated coaches, and modern teaching and feedback to encourage the learning and development of translatable skills to help players reach their full potential.

Favorite Player Growing Up: Patrick Roy and Greg Millen

Dan is the Director of Video and Analytics for the Elite Development Program along with serving as the Coaches Liaison to the Board of Directors.

Dan has been with EDP since 2016, developing players from mite through bantam and beyond. As a coach and Director of Video and Analytics, Dan's involvement impacts all aspects of the program from the grassroots up.

A Cincinnati native, Dan's love for the Bengals comes close to his love for the sport of hockey.

Playing career:

• Ohio State (ACHA Club Hockey)
• Cincinnati Sycamore High School
• Cincinnati Cyclones

Favorite Player Growing Up: Joe Sakic

Now in his second season with the Elite Development Program, Danny is the head coach of the U14 Premier team. Danny played college hockey for Nichols College before coaching Nichols women's ice hockey team. Danny has also coached for Dublin Coffman High School and currently coaches at St. Charles Highschool. He has a masters degree in accounting as well as a BSBA in accounting from Nichol’s College.

Playing career:

• Nichols College (NCAA DIII)
• Port Hope Predators (OJHL)
• Brockville Braves (CJHL)
• Ohio AAA Blue Jackets (T1EHL)
• St. Charles High School

Favorite Hockey Player Growing Up: Rick Nash

Michael serves as a head coach for the U14 Elite team, as well as an assistant coach for the U12 Elite and Premier teams, in the Elite Development Program.

Favorite Player Growing Up: Pavel Datsyuk

Matt is an assistant coach for the U14 Elite, U12 Premier, U12 Elite, and U10 Premier teams in the Elite Development Program.

A Michigan native, Matt started skating when he was three years old and joined his first team not long after. Matt joined the Elite Development Program coaching ranks in 2020 and also serves as the assistant coach at St. Charles High School.

Adam is the head coach of the U10 Premier team and assistant coach of the U10 Elite team at the Elite Development Program.

Born in Bricktown, New Jersey, Adam started skating at the age of 3. After playing several years in the Garden State, the McHugh family relocated to Columbus, Ohio where Adam continued to skate. Adam attended Olentangy Orange high school and was the school's first varsity captain of the ice hockey team and played and “pre/post” with Team Columbus.

After High School, Adam attended Ohio University and played on their Division II ACHA club hockey team as a freshman. Adam later attended Otterbein University and helped create the school's Division III club hockey program, as president, player-coach, and captain. In just their third year of existence, Otterbein reached Nationals.

Adam has coached at EDP since 2013, with a year off in 2020-21 as the Indy Jr. Fuel 317HL Director. In addition to his time with EDP, Adam’s coaching stops include St. Charles Preparatory High School as an assistant varsity coach from 2012-15, Olentangy Orange as the junior varsity head coach, and varsity assistant coach. Adam also served as head coach at Columbus Academy 2021-23, and as a skills coach with Battery Hockey Academy.

During the offseason, Adam serves as the Director of Defensive Camps for Nashville Predators Goaltending Director Mitch Korn. He has also worked as a director and coach at Miami University’s Summer Hockey Camp from 2010-2018.

Favorite Player Growing Up: Scott Stevens

Gracie serves as a head coach for the U10 Elite and U12 elite teams, as well as an assistant coach with the U10 Premier and U12 Premier and U14 teams in the Elite Development Program.

A native of Columbus, Gracie first played hockey as a first-year U8 with CAHA. As a U10 in 2013, she made the switch to Belfry Hockey, now known as EDP.

In 2017, Gracie joined the U14 CCYHA girls' team and played there for three years, while continuing to practice with EDP. After that she played varsity hockey for Gahanna Lincoln High School as a junior and senior, while helping coach the EDP U10 teams. After graduation Gracie played one year with the U19 CCYHA Girls team, while continuing to coach at EDP.

Favorite Hockey Player Growing Up: Nicklas Lidstrom 

Caleb is an assistant coach for U14 Elite and U14 Premier in Elite Development Program. 

Caleb started playing hockey when he was 6 years old, he started at EYHA as a U10 and U12 player, as well as participating on multiple tournament teams. Caleb joined the Newark Generals his bantam year. Caleb went on to play at the Westerville Hockey Association throughout high school. Caleb was consistent point leader during his 3 years on varsity.

Favorite Player Growing Up; Rick Nash