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Richard Snizek comes to FGCU Hockey as a former college hockey player in the Deleware Valley Collegiate Hockey Conference. As the president, secretary, and treasurer, Snizek was instrumental in the day-to-day operation of his team. After recently retiring to Fort Myers, Florida it didn't take long for Snizek to find the closest college hockey team to his new home and it just happened to be FGCU's Hockey Team. As the director of hockey operations, Richard is responsible for all activities related to operating the team off the ice. Specifically, Snizek coordinates the management of the FGCU Hockey Team at all times. Snizek is one of the most well oragnized members of the FGCU Hockey administrative team and is extremely effective when it comes to communicating on behalf of the team. Richard has been involved with the FGCU Hockey Team since 2003 and has become a landmark behind the scenes. Richard is supported by his loving wife Cindy and daughter Ashley.
Matthew Maida comes to the FGCU Hockey program with nothing but pure enthusiasm for the sport of hockey. As the owner and operator of his very own sports entertainment and event management company, it comes as no surprise that Maida was appointed as the Director of Communications. Maida served as FGCU Hockey's President from 2004 - 2008 and was instrumental in starting the Division 2 Team as well as adding the Division 3 Team to the program. During his tenure as President, Maida also successfully hosted two National Championships for the ACHA. Previous to becomming involved at FGCU, Maida was actively involved in the development of the Mississauga Hornets Juvenile "AAA" Team of the Greater Toronto Hockey League. As the Director of Communications, Maida is directly responsible for the website design and updates as well as responding to e-mails about the program. Maida successfully graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor's of Science in Business Management.
Dr. David Kakkuri serves as the Director of Player Eligibility. Kakkuri is an integral member of the prorgam by educating our student athletes about the eligibility requirements. Kakkuri ensures that the FGCU Hockey Team is in compliance with the American Collegiate Hockey Association's rules and regulations, as they pertain to intercollegiate athletics and academic eligibility of the players. Dr. Kakkuri also supervises admission procedures and the academic progress of all FGCU Hockey student athletes as he is responsible for all activities related to admission and financial aid for the players. In addition, Kakkuri provides interpretations and education of ACHA rules to student athletes, coaches, staff and boosters. Upon full review of all player's eligibility status, Dr. David Kakkuri serves as the liaison to the board of directors reporting all issues related to player and team eligiblity. Dr. Kakkuri is currently an Assistant Professor of Management and the Director of Economic Development at the Lutgert College of Business at FGCU.