Coach Nick

Nick Rotondi, born on March 1, 1982, in Hamilton, Ontario, is a prominent figure in the Burlington, Ontario, hockey community. With a career dedicated to developing young talent, Rotondi has significantly influenced local hockey through various leadership roles. As the President of the Raiders Hockey Club, Rotondi oversees the organization's operations, ensuring a high standard of coaching and development for all players. In the 2024-25 season, he took on the role of head coach for the U8 Black team, demonstrating his commitment to nurturing young athletes. Rotondi also serves as the Director of Hockey Operations for the Georgetown Raiders in the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL). In this capacity, he is responsible for player development and team performance, contributing to the team's competitive success. In collaboration with Blyth Academy Burlington, Rotondi holds the position of Director of Hockey Operations at Conacher Hockey. This partnership offers elite hockey training programs integrated with academic excellence, providing student-athletes with a balanced environment to excel both on the ice and in the classroom. Rotondi's extensive experience includes coaching positions such as head coach for the Hamilton Steelhawks in the Allan Cup Hockey (ACH) league during the 2019-20 season and leading the Blyth Academy Bruins U18 AAA team as head coach in the 2021-22 season. His dedication to hockey extends to organizing and coaching teams for prestigious tournaments. Notably, Rotondi has led combined squads from Blyth Prep and the Georgetown Junior A team in the College Division of the Chowder Cup in Boston, providing players with valuable exposure and competitive experience. Throughout his career, Nick Rotondi has been instrumental in shaping the hockey landscape in Burlington and beyond, fostering the growth of young athletes and contributing to the sport's development at multiple levels.