Gonzaga Varsity
Coaching Staff
Paul Tilch
Head Varsity Coach
Growing up he played his Squirt through Midget years with the
Washington Little Capitals. During high school, Tilch played for the
Junior Capitals Jr. B team, while attending Gonzaga College High
School in Washington D.C. As a member of their Varsity program he
was named to the First Team All-Met for the Washington Post.
Tilch attended the University of Delaware, where he
played four years of Division 1 ACHA hockey. Delaware finished each
of their four seasons in the top ten and runner-up to Penn State for
the National Title in 2000-01 seasons. Two consecutive seasons,
Tilch was voted All-American for the ACHA. He was captain three
years and finished his college career with 103 total points, which
placed him third on the all-time defensive scoring list at Delaware.
Coach Tilch was named the Washington Post’s All-Met
Coach of the Year for the 2004-05 season for leading Gonzaga to its
first ever MSHL title and Head Coach for Team Southeast, which
represents this area in the Chicago Showcase. As Head Coach of Team
Southeast Tilch led his team to their best performance ever. Team
Southeast won their bracket, and advanced to the playoff round where
they faced eventual showcase winners, Team Minnesota.
Coach Tilch is entering his
sixth season as Head Coach
of the Gonzaga Eagles and first season as Head Coach of the
Junior Capitals . The Capitals play in the Metro
Junior Hockey League. Last season Coach Tilch guided the Gonzaga
Varsity program to its second MSHL Championship with a 6-4 win
over MIAA powerhouse Mount Saint Joseph's High School. He was named the Washington Post’s
All-Met Coach of the Year for the 2004-05 season and Head Coach for
Team Southeast, which represents this area in the Chicago Showcase.
As Head Coach of Team Southeast Tilch led his team to their best
performance ever. Team Southeast won their bracket, and advanced to
the playoff round where they faced eventual showcase winners, Team
Minnesota.
Contact Coach Tilch:
ptilch@gonzaga.org
Ben Andreas
Assistant Varsity Coach
Coach Andreas
is entering his sixth season with the Eagles. He grew up in the
Washington, DC area playing hockey for Montgomery and the Washington
Little Capitals. While attending high school at Our Lady of Good
Counsel Coach Andreas also played for the Washington Junior Capitals
Junior team. While in high school Coach Andreas was a multiple All-Met
selection, 4 year co-MVP and Co-Captain of the Varsity for 3 years.
Ben Andreas played four years of NCAA division II hockey in the
ECAC Northeast division. He played his freshman year at Roger Williams
University before transferring to Stonehill College his sophomore year
where he received his degree. While at Stonehill Coach Andreas was the
recipient of the 1999-2000 season Coaches Award, as well as the
President of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee and a NCAA Division
II Athletic Committee Board Member from 99-01.
Coach Andreas is currently a Sr. Technical Consultant for RSA, the
Security Division of EMC where he works in the federal sales division.
Contact Coach Andreas:
bandreas@gonzaga.org
Ryan Holley
Graduate Assistant Varsity Coach
Holley,
who graduated last year from Gonzaga, was a valuable part of the
Eagles success on the ice. In his four seasons as an Eagle, Holley
recorded 73 points and was captain of the 2006 and 2007 Championship
squads. Currently, Holley is still playing for the Washington Junior
Nationals and he will go onto a college program next season.
Tim Bodenheimer
Graduate Assistant Varsity Coach
Bodenheimer, is
also a member of the Washington Junior Nationals and joins the
Gonzaga coaching staff this season. As a member of the Eagles,
Bodenheimer was a steady defenseman and helped carry Gonzaga to two
consecutive titles as a player. Bodenheimer will also attend college
next year and play at a high level of hockey.
