Aaron Berman | Under-11 A1 Head Coach

Aaron has an extensive hockey and sports background as a player, a coach and sports business executive.  Growing up between Surrey and Cloverdale, he developed throughout the minor hockey system playing at a high level through the various age groups.  Aaron then earned a spot on the Langley Hornets Junior A Team of the BCHL where he played from 2002-2005, serving as assistant captain in his final season with the club.  Following his local junior career, he earned a full scholarship and played for the University of Wisconsin Superior (NCAA Div-III) which he attended in 2005 and later graduated in 2008 with a degree in marketing and international business.  In his time at UWS he was part of a league championship team.  Following his playing career, he developed his business career in the sports marketing industry holding positions with the Edmonton Oilers, Edmonton Eskimos, and senior positions with the CFL headquarters in Toronto.

Aaron’s coaching experience spans a few different age groups with positions as assistant coach of the Cloverdale U18 AAA team, assistant coaching positions through H1-H3 (U6-U8) levels between Cloverdale and LMHA as well as head coach in U9.  Aaron is a Hockey Canada certified Development 1 level coach and a HCSP.  Last season he served as the assistant coach of the U11 A2 team and is excited to bring his extensive playing and coaching background to the 2022/2023 LMHA U11 A1 team.  Aaron builds his teams around a fun, respectful, teaching environment that will develop key skills for players but also build important life skills along the way.

Aaron’s day job is running his family organization, BERMANFALK Hospitality Group, which produces furniture and seating for the 4 and 5 star hotel market in North America and Europe.

Les Williams | Under-13 A1 Head Coach

Les played Junior A in Summerland of the BCHL, Quesnel at the PCJAHL level, and in Hobbema with the AJHL.  As a highlight of his playing career, he attended fall camps for both the Minnesota North Stars and the San Jose Sharks.  Les has been coaching various levels of hockey since 1992 including U18 AAA, U15 AAA, U15 AA in Alberta and U18 A1, U15 A1 and U15 A2 in BC.  Formerly a GM / Coach in Alberta at the Junior A Hockey level, he holds a High-Performance certification through Hockey Canada and brings a great deal of experience to the team for the upcoming season.  Les is looking forward to a great season with the U13 A1 team!  

Lee Brandt | Under-15 A1 Head Coach

Growing up playing hockey, Lee believes he learned most of the foundational skills he has used throughout his life in both business and relationships. Lee spent his minor hockey career playing high-level rep for the Langley Eagles. In addition, he developed a passion for golf in his high school years and competed in various junior tours throughout BC.  After high school, Lee played two seasons with the Port Moody Panthers of the PIJHL and was an integral part of the leadership group.

After his hockey career, Lee started his landscaping company, Lee’s Trees, which operates throughout the lower mainland. He credits much of his success to the hard work, dedication, and commitment that sport provides.

Lee has met many lifelong friends through hockey, and many of his most memorable moments were at the rink for 6 AM practices or on the road at tournaments. He believes creating a culture where players have fun and want to come to the rink, mixed with hard work and dedication, will help develop a lifelong love for the game. He also hopes the tools he provides young athletes will transfer into their professional adult lives. 

Lee has coached extensively within Langley Minor hockey starting at H1 (U6) and through to the U15 level. With over ten years of coaching experience, Lee believes coaching is never a mastered position and that it requires a character always willing to improve.

As a passionate sports fan, you will often find Lee at the rink or the golf course working on his game.  In his free time, Lee enjoys flying around beautiful BC in a Cessna 172 and spending time with his family at his place in 100 Mile House.

Danny Franco | Under-18 A1 Head Coach

Danny Franco has been involved with LMHA for over thirty years!  He has coached all different levels of both house and rep hockey. Danny brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, having volunteered on the LMHA Board of Directors including terms as a Division Manager, Coach Coordinator, VP of Operations, 5 years serving as President of our Association and recently stepping back into the role of LMHA President. Over the years of his involvement in minor hockey, he has gained the value and experience of what hockey brings to our community and not only focuses on the players on ice development but their off-ice experience as well. This season, he is once again looking forward to working with our Under-18 A1 players!