Coaching Staff

Coach Pozzebon is entering his seventh season with the Central Indiana Knights. In his time with the Knights, Coach Pozz has led the team to a 3A state championship, runner up in a 2A state championship, runner up in a 1A state championship, Hoosier League Regular season Championship, Hoosier League Tournament Championship (the first in Knights history) and a League Runner Up. 

Though the Knights strive to win championships, Coach Pozzebon has always believed in player development, both on and off the ice. The goal of the coaches is to help make each of the team members better hockey players, and more importantly, guide them to be better young men and women. 

Rob has coached hockey for over 30 years. Prior to coaching the Knights, he spent three seasons as the Tri State Spartans 18U AAA as the Assistant Coach. He was also previously a head coach with HSE Hockey and the Cathedral/Chatard Hockey Club where his team won a state championship. 

Rob holds a Level 5 USA Hockey certification, and has always had a focus on player development, helping each player achieve their highest potential while striving to exceed team goals.

Coach Dufek was born and raised in Central Indiana where he played youth and high school hockey. Prior to last season with the Central Indiana Knights, Dan coached three years in the ACHA while an Assistant Coach for Ball State University DIII team. In addition, Dan has coached travel and high school hockey as a Head Coach for the FYHA, Jr. Ice, Jr. Fuel, HSE, and the South Stars. Dan holds a Level 4 USA Hockey certification and has completed all the Age-Related Modules as well. Over his 17 years of coaching Dan’s coaching philosophy and focus is on player development. He holds two earned degrees in Philosophy and is currently working toward his Doctorate in that discipline. He also owns a Logistics company based in McCordsville.

Coach Farrar has played hockey starting at the age of 4. Part of his 35 years of experience as a player was playing for the Cathedral Chatard Hockey Club from 1994-1998. Brad begins his third year as an Assistant Coach with the Central Indiana Knights. He spent the previous 4 seasons coaching his two sons who play in the Junior Fuel program. He is excited to continue his involvement with the Knights this season, where he will again focus on the development of the team’s defensemen. During his youth and high school years Brad remembers great coaching staffs that taught and mentored him as well as helped shape him into the person he is today. Along with skill and team development Brad will be that leader for the kids on this team.

Coach Wait was born in Central Illinois and moved to Indianapolis during Elementary School where he started playing hockey with the IYHA program.  Deron’s family moved back to Illinois for Junior High and he continued playing for the local high school program, serving as Assistant Captain his Junior year and Captain his Senior year. Since graduating high school, he has coached just about every age group and level from house, AAA, high school, and ACHA with Ball State. Deron is entering his fourth season with the Knights. Coach Wait also enjoys coaching his son’s Indy Junior Fuel youth team. Deron has also earned his Level 4-Advanced USA Hockey Coaching Certificate. Away from the rink, Coach Wait is an Account Manager at E.J. Welch where he has been since the mid 90’s. He also loves spending time with his wife Shannon and their kids Mackensie and Connor. 

Alex Moyer is an Indiana native and High School graduate of Zionsville High School During high school, Alex not only had a passion for lacrosse, where they won a High School Championship in 2003, but also found a calling for working on cars, which is where his career in the Automotive Industry started. He is now the owner of Vivid Automotive and has been for almost 10 years. Alex’s love for hockey started at a young age and, along with cars, was his sole focus through his school years; he played on many travel teams and had a handful of coaches who helped shape and mold him, both as a player and as a person. It is this reason he has such a drive for coaching at the high school level; he strives to not only be the best coach he can, but also an advocate for his players. Alex has spent the last four seasons as the Head Coach for the Northside Hockey, spending multiple seasons prior coaching for IYHA and Indy Jr. Fuel. He holds a level 4 USA Hockey certification and attends all classes he can to retain the highest level certification he can. His coaching outlook is simple, he not only wants your athlete to excel on the ice, but also off the ice; he knows that through guidance, tough love, and discipline, he is not only preparing the athlete for the game, but also for life after. When Alex is not on the ice coaching, or playing men’s league, you can find him golfing or spending time with his wife (and three dogs).

Coach Del Duco grew up in Indiana and began playing hockey at the age of five. He played four years of high school hockey, spending seasons with the Central Indiana Knights, and recently graduated from the University of Dayton. As a former Knight, Evan is proud to give back to the organization that helped shape him. He is passionate about developing players through strong fundamentals, teamwork, and a positive environment that helps young athletes grow both on and off the ice.

Coach Boehm is originally from Gurnee, Illinois, where he started playing hockey at the age of 10. Throughout his hockey career, he played house league, AA Central States, and varsity hockey in the Chicagoland area, serving as an assistant captain his junior year and captain his senior year. After graduating from Indiana University in 2022, Jason was eager to get involved with the game of hockey again and will be coaching his first year with the Knights. Jason is committed to developing players’ skills while helping them build confidence, teamwork, and a love for the game, as he continues to learn and grow as a coach. Outside of hockey, Jason lives in Indianapolis, works for Grainger as a Supplier Manager, and enjoys staying active, golfing, and is an avid Chicago sports fan.

Coach Ward enters his second season as the B Team Goalie Coach with the Central Indiana Knights. Gavin grew up playing goal in Toronto and still plays today. He first coached youth goalies while living in the UK, and remains involved with The Goalie Guild, a non-profit that gives him the chance to learn from fellow goalie coaches around the world. He believes every goalie is different, and works to help each one find a style that suits their strengths. Away from the rink, Gavin is VP of Engineering for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. He sits on the board of Racing For Mental Health and lives with his wife and two daughters.

Emily joined the Knights Hockey team with a passion for athlete care and a strong background in sports medicine. A 2019 graduate of Ball State University with a Bachelors in Athletic Training and MBA in Healthcare Administration from USI, Emily has six years of experience as the athletic trainer for Cardinal Ritter High School with Franciscan Health Forte. Her journey with hockey began three years ago with Northside Hockey, where she started by covering home games. Her commitment and enthusiasm for the sport quickly grew, leading her to travel with the team the following season. Last year, she earned her USA Hockey Coach Level 1 certification and continued as the team’s traveling athletic trainer, further deepening her role and impact on the ice. Outside of hockey, Emily stays active by training at F45 and competing in HYROX races, channeling her dedication to fitness into every aspect of her life.

Abbie was born and raised in Indianapolis IN, attended North Central High School and graduated in 2012. She attended Ball State University, majoring in athletic training perusing a career at the high school level. Abbie's dad and brother played hockey growing up and she got thrown on the ice at a young age. She always enjoyed being around hockey and watching the sport as well as skating. Abbie is entering her seventh year with the CIKnights and enjoys being the first responder for the team. I enjoy taking care of the athletes and being the one they look to for answers or help. Abbie is also the athletic trainer at Guerin Catholic and has been practicing for nine years.