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Lennie Childs Head Coach & General Manager Lennie@JanesvilleJets.com Lennie Childs returns to the Janesville Jets for the 2024-2025 season as Head Coach and General Manager, bringing a wealth of experience from both his playing and coaching career. A former Jets forward, Childs was a fan favorite during his time in Janesville before transitioning behind the bench as an associate head coach. Following his tenure with the Jets, Childs expanded his coaching resume at the highest levels of junior and collegiate hockey. He spent time as an assistant coach with the Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL), an assistant coach at NCAA Division I Union College, and most recently, as head coach of the Omaha Lancers (USHL). His coaching journey has included working with top hockey minds such as Parker Burgess (Muskegon Lumberjacks, USHL) and Josh Hauge (Union College, NCAA). Now back in Janesville, Childs is eager to lead the team forward, emphasizing player development, a strong team culture, and a commitment to excellence. He is passionate about helping Jets players reach their full potential and preparing them for success at the next level. |
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Ty ProffitAssistant Coach Ty@JanesvilleJets.com Ty Proffitt joins the Jets for the 2024-2025 season, transitioning from a promising college and brief professional hockey career. A native of Fairbanks, Alaska, Proffitt honed his skills with the Fairbanks Ice Dogs of the NAHL, where his father, Rob Proffitt, serves as general manager. After a solid junior career, Proffitt played five seasons with the University of Wisconsin-Superior Yellow Jackets, capturing the WIAC Championship in 2021. He graduated in spring 2024 with a degree in Exercise Science. Following the 2023-2024 season, Proffitt continued his hockey journey with the Fayetteville Marksmen of the Southern Professional Hockey League. Now with the Jets, Proffitt is eager to immerse himself in the Janesville community and contribute to the team’s success as they embark on their new chapter in the final season at the Janesville Ice Arena before entering the Woodman Center. |
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Larry ClemensGoaltending Coach
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Brad FitzkeCO- OWNER OF LIMITLESS PERFORMANCE, COO, HEAD WEIGHT TRAINER, AND PREVIOUS FOUNDER OF ATHLETE X FACTORY Limitless Performance |
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