Coach Jake Vitale grew up playing hockey and played from the age of 4, through high school, playing 3 years of varsity at Northville High School. He credits his experiences on and off the ice, and the relationships he built from the game, as some of his fondest memories. As a multi-sport household with his sons, he also has an extensive background coaching football, most recently coaching for Novi High School's football program.

He believes that coaching takes patience, dedication, and passion for the game. Assisting players in their individual development, as well as their team development is his favorite part of coaching. He puts a strong emphasis on building relationships with the players, coaches, and families. He strives to make a positive impact on the players lives, both on, and off the ice and says that he feels blessed to have had the opportunity to coach many young athletes along the way.

Coach Jake Vitale's goals are for the team to improve as hockey players, teammates, and for their passion for the game of hockey to grow. He emphasizes that he wants them to work hard, but to have fun doing it!