My name is Josh Brandwene and for over 25 years now I have the honor of coaching amazing athletes at the collegiate and high school level. With a servant leader mindset, I take great pride and satisfaction in mentoring young adults, and helping them become high-performing, grounded and generous individuals (first) and athletes (second).

I am passionate about hockey, endurance sports, leadership, and the emerging field of applied positive psychology. I am blessed with a wonderful family – my wife and best friend for over 25 years, Leona. A hard-working, polite, well-rounded and incredibly competitive daughter, Sophie; who has found her own true passion in the sport of triathlon. And two indoor rescue cats who bring great joy (and a lot of fur) to our lives.

I am very grateful for an excellent education, lifelong learning, professional experiences, and a community of friends and colleagues that are an inspiration to me. I consider myself very lucky. I hope you take some time to read my blog which will cover topics from positive psychology, leadership, hockey, endurance sports, and maybe even a cat update or two!

I have amassed a wide variety of experiences during my 25 year professional career thus far — all in service to helping others exceed their goals and thrive.

My experience includes:

• Head Ice Hockey Coach at the college and prep school levels
• Degree in Exercise and Sport Science
• Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology
• Physical Education Teacher
• Collegiate athletic advisor for 26 varsity prep school sports programs
• Personal trainer and fitness center director
• Successful recruiter of high level talent
• Keynote speaker for PSU Presidential Leadership Academy & Rotary District 7430 Leadership Camp.
• House Director for boys dorm at New England Prep School
• Former HS Cross Country Coach (coached 2007 New England Prep School Runner-Up)
• 4-time half marathoner