Coaching Staff

Born and raised on Chicago's northwest side, James played youth hockey for the Chicago Blues and Glenview Stars before attending Loyola Academy where he played Varsity Gold as a sophomore. After high school, James played two seasons for Robert Morris University before going overseas to play Junior A in Stockholm, Sweden for Hammarby IF and then professionally for the Karlskoga Flyers in Sweden's second division. Following his time over seas, James returned home and bounced around the minor leagues for five more seasons. He was known for being a great teammate and for his work ethic and his grit throughout his playing career.

Since becoming a hockey director/head coach in 2016 James has built a reputation of rebuilding programs by focusing on skill development, conditioning, systems, and most importantly, character development. James is a USA Hockey CEP Level 4 coach. He spent four years with Saint Patrick High School before moving to Lake Zurich where he was a large part of the rebranding to "Yeti." Over his four seasons at Yeti, James took two teams to Varsity Gold championship games in IHSHL North Central and grew the program from 14 skaters to 43 skaters in a matter of two season. He spent his last two seasons with the Hinsdale Central Red Devils taking the team from a state ranking of 30 in his first season to 13th in his second season starting off the year with a 12-0 record.

James' passion and dedication to the game has led to success at every program. To reach James, or to find out more about Carmel Corsairs Hockey you can email him at coachbrookshockey@gmail.com

Matt Lundgren is a USA Hockey CEP Level 4 coach who was born and raised in Chicago. He played his youth hockey for the McFetridge Bulldogs and Evanston Wildkits. From there he transitioned to Mount Carmel high school and played baseball, football, and hockey for the Caravan. Matt continued his career at Robert Morris University and DePaul University at the ACHA level. After playing club hockey, he continued his passion for the game by becoming a coach and has been coaching for 10+ seasons with the Skokie Flyers, Saint Patrick Shamrocks, LZMW Yeti, and Hinsdale Central Red Devils. Matt has been an important part of the growth of all of these programs.

Anthony Rachevsky is a USA Hockey CEP Level 4 coach. He has been involved in hockey for most of his life, both as a player and a coach. Since 2017, he has coached players from the U10 through U18 levels, helping young athletes develop their skills, confidence, and understanding of the game. His passion for hockey and commitment to player development have allowed him to positively impact players at various stages of their athletic journey.

 As a coach, Anthony focuses on player development, teamwork, accountability, and creating a positive environment where athletes can grow both on and off the ice. He believes that strong fundamentals, hard work, and a team-first mentality are the foundation of long-term success.

 Outside of hockey, Anthony is a devoted husband and father who loves spending time with his wife and children. He believes that the values learned through sports—hard work, respect, discipline, and teamwork—are the same values that help build strong families and successful individuals. Anthony is a professional watchmaker whose attention to detail, patience, and commitment to excellence are reflected in his coaching style. 

 Anthony is dedicated to helping players reach their full potential while fostering a lifelong love and respect for the game of hockey. His goal is not only to develop better hockey players but also to help shape responsible, confident, and respectful young adults.

'Skully" is a USA Hockey CEP Level 4 coach with over 8 years experience coaching various hockey teams, mostly as head coach. The teams he has coached have won a total of 12 tournaments, including a Wisconsin State Championship in 2021 and an undefeated 2023-2024 regular season. He attributes those successes to his passion for and continuous study of the game of hockey along with incorporating the latest coaching strategies from several Division 1 College and NHL teams. Coach Skaleski believes off ice conditioning is a vital element to on ice performance and has run his "Coach Skully Boot Camp" the past two summers with great success. Camps had a heavy off ice focus on agility and speed development as well as instilling useful on ice techniques to encourage consistent, confident play in games. Skully will be out this summer with our program to add his touch to our off season work-outs. 

When I asked him about his coaching philosophy, Skully said  "Your character defines who you are and I will always provide and encourage an environment for that to flourish. My goal is to make players competent and confident while operating effectively as a team. My hope is for every player I coach to love the game of hockey as I do but even more importantly, I want them to be good people. Hockey will come to an end for them at some point, but their character will remain the rest of their lives."

Roy Perfetti is the founder and owner of P.A.D.S. School of Goaltending, one of the Midwest's most respected goalie development programs. For nearly two decades, P.A.D.S. has provided elite-level instruction to aspiring goaltenders, helping athletes reach their full potential both on and off the ice. Under Roy's leadership, the program has earned an outstanding reputation for excellence, with its students contributing to numerous division, state, and national championship teams.

A highly regarded figure within the Midwest hockey community, Roy has dedicated much of his career to the growth and development of youth hockey. In addition to leading P.A.D.S., he has served as Hockey Director for several organizations and currently holds a USA Hockey Level 4 Coaching Certification, as well as certification as a USA Hockey Hockey Director.

Beyond coaching, Roy is actively involved in player evaluation, scouting, and consulting for hockey organizations throughout the Midwest. His extensive experience includes serving as an Off-Ice Official for the National Hockey League, further reflecting his deep commitment to the sport and its highest standards.

Known for his passion for the goaltending position and his ability to mentor and develop young athletes, Roy is respected not only for his hockey knowledge but also for the positive impact he has had on countless players and families throughout his career.

Outside of hockey, Roy brings more than 35 years of professional leadership experience in manufacturing and facility management. A lifelong resident of the Chicagoland area, he resides in Lake Zurich, Illinois, with his family.