Coach Dakota grew up in Albert Lea, Minnesota, where he played for the Albert Lea Hockey Association and competed in football, baseball and hockey throughout high school. After graduating in 2023, he played two years of junior hockey, starting in Rapid City, South Dakota, in the NA3HL and finishing in Hudson, Wisconsin.
Before joining MEGA Goaltending full-time, Dakota attended technical school while working part-time for the company. He’s passionate about helping goalies grow on and off the ice, and he brings energy, encouragement and a player-first mindset to every session, helping athletes build confidence, compete with purpose and keep growing their love for the game.
