Marley, a software engineer, discovered volt hockey during her final year of college at Northeastern University while she was in the midst of establishing the university’s first disability advocacy club, Diversability. She quickly became involved with the sport, first by joining the Boston Whiplash team as a founding player, and now also as a board member of the USVHA and the Boston Self Help Center. As someone with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, she is driven to grow the sport here in the United States to provide people with similar disabilities an opportunity to participate in competitive sports.

Avery is an undergraduate student at Northeastern University, where she first got involved with volt hockey through research at the Institute for Health Equity and Social Justice Research. In addition to working with volt hockey, she is a dedicated pre-medical student and an Emergency Medical Technician that works at Cataldo Ambulance Service, Inc. As a member of the deaf community, she has always been immersed in the disability community and strives to increase accessibility and awareness for all.

Amanda, a bioinformatician deeply committed to volunteering and activism, was introduced to volt hockey through a Northeastern University volunteering opportunity with the Boston Self Help Center (BSHC). After dedicating a year and a half to assisting the Boston Whiplash team, she stepped up to help coach and manage the team. Through her coaching and collaboration with the board, she aspires to make volt hockey and other adaptive sports universally accessible. Her overarching goal is to ensure that everyone has opportunities to explore and pursue their life passions.

Laura is a software engineer that encountered volt hockey through a Diversability club event while a student at Northeastern University. Initially a dedicated volunteer, Laura has now transitioned to coaching the Boston Whiplash team. Laura is committed to supporting the development and growth of players and promoting inclusivity. A passionate "people person", her ultimate goal is to empower current and future volt hockey players both athletically and personally, helping them find community and reach their fullest potential.

Kim is an experienced sales professional who has dedicated 30 years of her career to selling medical equipment for her family's company, Rehabilitation Equipment Associates. Over the years, she has built a strong reputation in the industry and has developed a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by healthcare providers and their patients. In her free time, Kim volunteers for volt hockey and power soccer which highlights her compassion and dedication to making a positive difference in her community for individuals with disabilities.

There are 3 things we all have in common regardless of ability - we want to BELONG, to be HEARD and to be LOVED. After her daughter was born with a physical disability, Helena started Space2Thrive Inc, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 2014, creating opportunities to connect and grow beyond limitations. It was love at first sight when she attended a volt hockey practice with her daughter for the first time in May, 2022. Right away, she recognized how volt hockey creates a community to BELONG, to be HEARD, and to be LOVED. 

Caeden is a college student and a Building Information Modeling (BIM) Technician at Advanced Data Risk Management (ADRM). He first discovered volt hockey in 2022 through his late friend, JB Harvey, whose passion for the sport left a lasting impact. Inspired by his experience, Caeden joined the Boston Whiplash and quickly became an active team member. In September 2024, Caeden was elected to the USVHA Board, where he works alongside other members to expand volt hockey across the United States and make adaptive sports more accessible to all.

Dave, a dedicated board member of the USVHA, doubles as a coach for the Boston Whiplash volt hockey team of which his son is an active player. Dave's deep passion for hockey, evident in his staunch support for the Boston Bruins, now finds a profound outlet in volt hockey. Beyond the rink, he is an advocate for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a cause hitting close to home with his son's diagnosis. Through coaching, sharing the love for the game with his son, and relentless advocacy, Dave demonstrates a profound commitment to both the sport and raising awareness for genetic disorders like DMD.