The Middlesex School Boys Ice Hockey Team will continue its rich tradition of excellence with the hiring of Bobby Jay as its Head Coach. Coach Jay comes to the Zebras with 30 years of professional coaching and development in ice hockey. Coaching and playing at the NHL, AHL, IHL, NCAA, Olympic and youth levels has afforded Coach Jay the experience to develop and mentor elite level student athletes.
One of the many benefits of Middlesex School’s storied history is its wonderful alumni and community. The opportunity to play hockey at Middlesex gives our students the chance to reach their full potential on the ice while they develop lasting relationships with teammates, coaches and friends. Middlesex provides players the perfect environment to pursue exceptional educational and athletic goals simultaneously.
Middlesex boys' ice hockey has an outstanding history, including a number of Independent School League Championships. In past years, Middlesex hockey players have earned multiple ISL All-League Awards, All-New England Awards and Boston Globe All-Scholastic Awards. Many Middlesex hockey graduates have continued playing at the NCAA level.
“In our program we set goals and standards. Our goals are lofty accomplishments we will work tirelessly to achieve. Our standards are who we are and how we conduct ourselves daily, on the ice and in the classroom.” - Coach Jay
In keeping with Middlesex values and tradition, the hockey program’s culture is one of respect for all, work ethic, sportsmanship, and competitiveness. Our players are appreciative of the fact we are one part of a vibrant community on campus and are proud to support all Middlesex students and their vast talents!
Coach Jay is a patient teacher who motivates through passion and positivity to instill the desire and importance in his players to become well-rounded people as well as excellent hockey players. Coach Jay encourages fast and aggressive play to develop players who are not afraid to make mistakes. His coaching philosophy sets the stage for an exciting style of play that fosters confidence, teamwork and individual growth.
Previously coaching at Harvard University and more recently leading the East Coast Wizards Youth Hockey Program as its Hockey director and head of Elite Skills program, Coach Jay brings to Middlesex vast hockey experience bolstered by his background in the mentoring and development of young student athletes.
All home games, including Middlesex’s long running Barber Tournament, will be played at the state-of-the-art on-campus arena. All inquiries about the Middlesex boys' hockey program should be directed to Coach Jay at: rjay@mxschool.edu
