Emmanuel Strategos also known as Dr. Strategos, but prefers to be called “Manny” when away from the office, has raised a fantastic hockey family with his lovely wife Erin. Professionally, Manny is a Medical Doctor Board Certified in Internal Medicine. He and his brother share a medical practice in Bakersfield California. Additionally, Manny has been the team physician for the Bakersfield Condors professional hockey team for the last 18 seasons. Manny is also very active in the church community, as he is on the Parish Council at the Greek Orthodox Church. His passion is giving his time and effort to help continue developing kids in hockey and much more importantly, life, which in return gives him great satisfaction. Manny’s hope is to be able to continue helping grow youth hockey in Bakersfield for as long as possible.
Steven Broaddus, born and raised in South Eastern Michigan where he met his high school sweetheart Andrea. In July of 1991 the two married in Wichita Falls Texas. They have three boys: Matthew (age 21), Ryan (age 15), and Evan (age 13). Steve is a United States (U.S.) Air Force veteran, who proudly served his country overseas during Desert Storm as an Air Force Medic from 1991 to 1997. Following Steve’s separation from military service, he gained employment as an emergency room nurse until he transitioned into a law enforcement career with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). Steve has been a peace officer employed by CDCR for 17-years. He enjoys public service and currently works with incarcerated felons managing and coordinating their prison placement and rehabilitative needs to ensure public safety. Steve believes in hockey. His favorite team is the Detroit Redwings and his favorite player is former Red Wing Pavel Datsyuk #13. Steve became involved in youth hockey in 2005 when his first son began playing roller hockey in his community. He has been a cheering parent, assistant coach, and head coach for his three kids’ roller teams over the years. In 2015, Steve made the leap to transition his youngest roller hockey player (Evan Broaddus) into an ice hockey player. Steve is entering his third season with the KCHC. Prior to being elected to Vice President, he was appointed as the Director of Communications for the KCHC. Steve says; “I firmly believe youth hockey is more than just a team sport, it is a fantastic tool for teaching kids many of the life skills needed to become successful adults. I volunteer my personal time to the KCHC for the purpose of contributing to the team that has worked hard for many years preserving and promoting a place of sanctuary where kids are afforded the opportunity to focus on their personal best both on and off the ice.”
Valerie McCoy, was born and raised in Wasco, California. Valerie moved to Bakersfield, California in 1997. She is happily married to Raydon McCoy. Raydon is one of the KCHC’s amazing Assistant Coaches. They are proud parents of three boys: Caleb, Landon and Carson. Valerie is a hard working employee for the State of California working as an Analyst for the Department of Public Health. She prides herself for being a fighter and a survivor, and for good reason. Valerie survived Breast Cancer after being diagnosed in 2014. Valerie has 5-seasons under her belt now with the Kern County Hockey Club (KCHC) and her fourth year serving as the club’s Registrar – she does an amazing job! It doesn’t stop there, she is also the Team Manager for our Pee Wee team. Her son Landon is a quick and nimble player on that team using the skills his father has taught him. Landon started with the KCHC as a Mite and has put in a lot of hard work over the years as a Dragon and is now a proud Junior Condor. The KCHC realizes her elected job may be one of the toughest, but Valerie says; “I became the Registrar so I could give back to the organization that makes it possible for my son to play the sport we all love.” Her favorite team is the Pittsburgh Penguins, we won’t hold that against her.
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