Coaches

Matt Pohlkamp-Head Coach

My name is Matt Pohlkamp and I am honored to be the SPASH Boys Hockey Coach. I am currently entering my third year as a SPASH Business Teacher. I am looking forward to making this hockey season, and all that are to follow, a positive and memorable experience for everyone involved with our program.  I have been very fortunate as an athlete to have played Division 1 at Bowling Green State University and Professional Hockey in the ECHL and the EIHL. I am excited to work alongside all of you to continue and build upon the rich tradition of passionate, competitive hockey here in Stevens Point.  

Contact: mpohlkam@pointschools.net

Dylan Koss-Varsity Assistant Coach

I have been a science teacher and a coach at Ben Franklin Junior High for the past 6 years. I am currently an assistant 9th grade football coach and the 7th and 8th track and field coach. I also coordinate our school's snow club program. Hockey has been a passion of mine since I started at the age of 6. I continued my career in hockey after high school, playing for the club program at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. I've had my sights aimed on coaching hockey at the varsity level since I started my career in education, and I am really excited for this opportunity 

Nate Bolton-Varsity Assistant Coach

I am excited to be back for my fourth year with the SPASH program!  I have coached with many amazing people, different teams and levels.  I am a 1994 graduate of SPASH and was a member of the hockey program.  I have a wonderful wife (Heather) of 22 years and four children, Makenna (20), Cael (18), Giana (16) and Jeran (13).  I am excited for the program, coaching staff, players and fans as we prep for continued academic and athletic success.

Landon Dehnel-JV Head Coach/Varsity Assistant 

Hi my name is Landon Dehnel and I will be the Head JV Hockey Coach this upcoming season as well as a 9th Grade Science Teacher at P.J. Jacobs Junior High. I graduated from Wausau East in 2016 where I played hockey and earned a varsity letter in each of my four seasons. Being from Wausau, I am aware of the rich history of SPASH athletics, in particular the hockey program, and I am thrilled with the opportunity to uphold the tradition 

Jon Nafe- Goalie Coach

My name is Jon Nafe, I’ve played hockey almost my whole life, including three years at SPASH. I graduated SPASH last year and am currently attending UWSP, studying ecosystem restoration and management. I am honored to have an opportunity to work with these boys and help them grow as both players and people and look forward to upholding the tradition of SPASH hockey.