Founder | Head Coach

Jake Garrison is the founder of the EDGE Girls Development Program and brings a unique blend of high-level playing experience, coaching expertise, and professional leadership to the rink.

Jake played prep hockey at Northwood School in Lake Placid, NY (2005–2008) before being drafted into the Central States Hockey League (CSHL – Tier III Junior A) by the Queen City Steam. He served as an Assistant Captain, appearing in 21 games before being traded to the Motor City Chiefs. Following his junior career, Jake played four seasons at Kennesaw State University (ACHA), serving as an Assistant Captain during his senior year.

As a coach, Jake is a USA Hockey Level 4 certified coach with over five years of experience across multiple age groups, including 14U, 12U, 10U, and 8U travel hockey. His coaching philosophy centers on developing players from the inside out—believing that good people become good teammates, and good teammates become great players. He emphasizes hard work, competitive drive, teamwork, and confidence to help young athletes reach their full potential.

Beyond hockey, Jake served 10 years on Active Duty in the U.S. Army, including time in the United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC). His experience operating within elite, small-team environments shaped his approach to leadership, accountability, communication, and growth—principles he brings directly into his coaching.

Jake founded EDGE GDP to create a positive, empowering, and challenging girls-only environment where young athletes can build confidence, develop strong fundamentals, and fall in love with the game. Alongside an exceptional coaching staff, he is committed to ensuring every player leaves EDGE not only a better hockey player—but a stronger, more confident person.

Coach

Colin Greening brings elite, real-world hockey experience and a proven development mindset to EDGE GDP. Drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the 7th round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, Greening followed a disciplined development path through NCAA hockey at Cornell University, where he played four full seasons without missing a game and served as team captain in both his junior and senior years. Known for his consistency, leadership, and hockey IQ, he competed alongside future NHL players and earned membership in Cornell’s prestigious Quill and Dagger society.

After graduating in 2010, Greening advanced through the AHL with the Binghamton Senators before making his NHL debut in 2011. He went on to play multiple seasons in the NHL with Ottawa and the Toronto Maple Leafs, recording a 17-goal rookie season while playing all 82 games and earning selection to the NHL YoungStars Game. His career also included AHL success and international professional experience in Europe, giving him firsthand exposure to every major development environment in hockey.

At EDGE GDP, Greening applies lessons learned across NCAA, AHL, NHL, and international play to help athletes understand what truly translates to the next level. His coaching emphasizes habits that scale—attention to detail, durability, competitiveness, and accountability—preparing players not just to improve, but to sustain performance as the game gets faster and more demanding.

Coach

Jon lives in Gray with his wife, Ashley, and their two kids, Charlie (8) and Camden (6). Hockey has been a constant in Jon’s life from the very beginning. He grew up in the Casco Bay program, went on to play four years of varsity hockey for Falmouth, and later gave back to the game by coaching the Falmouth Middle School team. Today, you can still find Jon on the ice competing in men’s league with the Portland Fire Hockey Club—proof that once hockey gets in your blood, it never really leaves.

Jon brings the same energy to our organization that he brings to the rink: hardworking, positive, and relentlessly team-first. He values effort, accountability, and having fun while doing the work—because the best teams are built on commitment and camaraderie. Whether he’s supporting players, families, or fellow volunteers, Jon leads by example and helps make our community stronger both on and off the ice.

Off-Ice Coach | Founder of Southern Maine Athlete Academy

Jeremy Longchamp, MS, CSCS is a former NCAA Division III soccer player and experienced collegiate coach with a strong foundation in athlete development and performance training. A four-year wing back at the University of New England, he was named the 2017–18 Male Scholar Athlete of the Year and earned CCC Academic All-Conference honors three times. He holds a B.S. in Applied Exercise Science with a minor in Coaching and is completing his M.S. in Sport Coaching at West Virginia University.

Jeremy has coached NCAA Division III men’s soccer at University of New England, Earlham College, and Keystone College, where he led recruiting efforts, mentored incoming student-athletes, and designed individualized strength and conditioning programs. As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), he brings a detail-driven, development-first approach focused on preparing athletes to perform, progress, and sustain success at the next level.

Power Skating | Skills Coach

Chris brings more than two decades of coaching, leadership, and grassroots hockey development experience to the rink. He has coached in the Portland Middle School hockey program since 2002, serving in JV and Varsity roles and helping shape the City Team program from the ground up. Beyond school hockey, Chris has coached with Casco Bay at multiple age levels, including Girls U12 and U14 teams, and currently serves as Head Coach. He is also deeply invested in the local hockey community as the Volunteer League President and Secretary of the Southern Maine Middle School Hockey League, and a longtime co-leader of Portland Hockey Trust.

A lifelong player, Chris began skating at age five in the Casco Bay Hockey Association, later playing four years of varsity hockey at Deering High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Plymouth State University while launching his coaching career. USA Hockey Level 4 certified with age-specific modules at U10, U12, and U14, Chris also directs Power Skating clinics in Portland—continuing a role he assumed in 2016 after years of assisting as a clinic instructor. His coaching philosophy centers on skill development, confidence, and making the game accessible, challenging, and fun for every player.

Coach

Andrew grew up playing competitive hockey throughout Southern New England. He competed at a high level, earning multiple medals at the Connecticut State Games and All-State Games. Andrew played four years of varsity hockey at East Catholic High School and was part of a team that helped establish the program as a consistent contender at the state level, highlighted by a run to the semifinals during his senior year.

After taking a break from the game due to injury, Andrew returned to hockey through coaching and player development as his children started skating. His coaching approach emphasizes strong skating fundamentals, with a special focus on edge control, balance, and body awareness. Andrew believes that confidence on skates without a stick is the foundation of high-level hockey and is essential for both skill development and injury prevention, especially as players grow and the game becomes faster and more physical.

Outside of hockey, Andrew is a nationally competitive endurance athlete with over a decade of experience, primarily in cycling, as well as in marathons and other endurance events. This background informs his approach to conditioning, recovery, and age-appropriate nutrition. Andrew collaborates with athletes and families to help them better understand fueling, energy management, and recovery habits that support ongoing performance, long-term development, and a healthy relationship with sport. He lives in Cumberland, Maine, with his wife Amy and their two children, Tuuli and Aalto, and he is passionate about creating positive, supportive environments through youth athletics.

Jacqueline Unfricht is a soon-to-be high schooler from Freeport. Jackie (sometimes known as Noelle) is a travel hockey player with Casco Bay Mariners and also played for the Yarmouth-Freeport Middle School ice hockey team. Jackie has a passion for ice hockey and loves being on ice. She also plays lacrosse and field hockey, loves tossing a football around, enjoys reading mysteries, and hanging out with her friends.