Coaching Staff

Jeff grew up playing competitive travel hockey in the Chicagoland area. He played high school hockey at Maine East and three years of college hockey at Illinois State University. Jeff was a dual sport athlete in college including playing baseball at ISU. Jeff has been the GBN JV Head Coach for the past four seasons and coached GBN's Varsity Gold team last season. In that time, GBN has had much success including winning the 2020-2021 State and 2021-2022 championships. 

Joey Sanchez grew up playing AAA hockey in the Chicagoland area. In 2010, he won a U18 National Championship under current Chicago Blackhawks coach Anders Sorensen. Joey was selected in the first round of the NAHL Draft and played two seasons with the Michigan Warriors and Janesville Jets. Currently, Joey serves as the captain of Team Mexico. Alongside his playing career, he has been dedicated to coaching, specializing in skill development and mentoring the next generation of players. Passionate about giving back to his community, he strives to help young athletes grow both on and off the ice. A Glenbrook North alum, Joey now lives in Northbrook with his wife and two boys.

James Sanchez grew up playing AAA hockey in the Chicagoland area. In 2014, he was selected to join the U.S. National Team Development Program (NTDP). That same year, he was drafted by the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League and committed to playing at the University of Michigan, where he spent two seasons before transferring to Arizona State University. At ASU, he earned a Hobey Baker nomination and graduated with a Master's in Sports Law & Business. Following college, James signed a two-year contract with the Hartford Wolf Pack, the AHL affiliate of the New York Rangers. He later played for the Iowa Heartlanders in the Minnesota Wild organization, serving as team captain. Though his career was cut short due to injury, his passion for the game remains strong. Now, he is dedicated to mentoring and developing young players, helping them achieve their goals on and off the ice.