Coaching Announcement
2016AA Coaches for the 2025-26 Season
Columbus Chill Youth Hockey Association (CCYHA) is excited to announce the dedicated coaching staff for our 2016AA team for the 2025-2026 season. With a wealth of experience, success, and passion for the game, our coaches are committed to helping each player develop both on and off the ice. We are confident that their expertise will play a key role in the growth and success of our young athletes next season.
CCYHA tryouts and Coaching Registration will be announced no later than February 1st. If you are interested in participating as a player or coach, please visit www.CCYHA.org for more information.
Meet the 2016AA Coaching Staff
CHRIS OLSGARD
Coach Chris is returning to CCYHA after coaching the prior two seasons with our 10U and then our 14U girl’s travel teams. A native of Regina, Saskatchewan, Chris’s playing career took him across Western North America, including stints in Phoenix and Seattle. He played two seasons in the USHL with the Sioux City Musketeers, earning an alternate captain role in his second year. At the collegiate level, Chris played four years at The Ohio State University, serving as alternate captain during his senior year when the Buckeyes won the CCHA and advanced to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament. With this impressive background, Coach Chris brings both leadership and experience to the 2016AA team.
Nadine Muzerall
Coach Muzerall is completing her 9th season at the helm of the Ohio State women’s ice hockey program where she has solidified the Buckeyes as one of the nation’s elite programs! During this tenure, she’s won two NCAA National Championships (2022, 2024), five Frozen Four Appearances (2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024), and two WCHA regular season championship (2023, 2024). Prior to joining the Buckeyes, she was on the Minnesota Golden Gophers coaching staff, winning the National Championship in 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016. Before her coaching career, Coach Muzerall was a standout player for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, earning All-American honors in 1998 and 2000 and ranking as the program’s all-time leader in goal scored (139). She was also a Patty Kazmaier Award finalist in 1998 and 2001 and contributed to NCAA National Championships in 2000 and 2001. Coach Muzerall’s deep knowledge of the game will be invaluable for developing our young hockey players.
Bryan Larrison
Coach Bryan returns to the rink after a few seasons away, bringing with him over 10 years of coaching experience with local programs, including the AAA Blue Jackets, St. Charles HS, and Westerville Warcats HS. As an assistant for the 2001 AAA Blue Jackets for several seasons, he played a role in that team becoming first central Ohio team to win the prestigious Quebec International Pee Wee Tournament. His leadership as Head Varsity Coach of the Westerville Warcats led to back-to-back state runner-up finishes. Bryan’s extensive experience with players at all levels and his passion for the game will be a great asset to the 2016AA team.
SKILLS COACH - JAMES NASH
Coach James is entering his fourth season as a skills coach for CCYHA and has more than 15 years of coaching experience, working with elite players of all ages. He’s finishing up his 9th season with the Ohio AAA Blue Jackets, where he currently serves as the 2013 Head Coach. A native of Brampton, Ontario, James played AAA hockey for the Mississauga Rebels of the GTHL and junior hockey for the Mississauga Chargers. He finished his playing career at the collegiate level, playing for Humber College. James’s deep understanding of skill development will help the 2016’s refine their individual and team abilities.
Goalie Coaches
Anthony Luckow
Emily Moersdorf
Mack Burton
Reid Robertson