2024-25 Coaches
2024-25 Seattle Red Hawks Coaches
Coaches help instill a passion for the game of hockey. We have a great coaching staff that are exceptional role models and teachers of the game to place your daughter on the right path with her hockey development.
Seattle Red Hawks Head Coach U13 A1, Annie Smyth-Hammond
Annie Smyth-Hammond grew up in Massachusetts, playing hockey, soccer, and lacrosse, before she was recruited to play Division III hockey at Stevenson University. Annie was a dedicated student-athlete at Stevenson University from 2016-2020. In addition to being a business communications major, Annie captained the Stevenson University Women’s Ice Hockey Team (NCAA) during her junior and senior years. She received the Mustang Award, as well as the American Hockey Coaches Association All-American Scholars award, during her time there.
After graduating from Stevenson University, Annie joined Manhattanville College Women’s Hockey (NCAA) as an Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. In addition to her coaching responsibilities, Annie earned her Masters in Education from Manhattanville College. While at Manhattanville, she also coached for ProCrease, assisting in their goalie development programs. Following Manhattanville, Annie returned to her alma mater, Holderness School, to be the Assistant Director of Admissions and the Head Coach of the girls' varsity hockey team. She also worked as a dorm parent and advisor to students on campus.
Annie is now the Girls Hockey Director at Seattle Junior. She oversees player and coach development for the girls program. She runs weekly development sessions with the rep hockey teams with Youth Hockey Director, Marty Rubin, and goalie director, Mark Sorenson. In her free time, Annie enjoys hiking, camping, mountain biking, and really anything that gets her outside!
The U13 A1 Seattle Red Hawks play in the girls division of the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey League (PCAHA).
Seattle Red Hawks U15 A1 Head Coach, Anne-Marie Dion
Anne-Marie is entering her 7th season coaching hockey in Seattle and her 2nd year coaching the Red Hawks U15 A1 team. Anne-Marie graduated from Northeastern University in 2016 where she was a member of the ACHA D1 women’s hockey team and the women’s club lacrosse team. After securing a job at Amazon and moving to Seattle, she found the Washington Wild where she would coach for the next 5 seasons. After stepping away from the game in 2021, she came back to coach the Red Hawks U15 A1 team. Anne-Marie also coaches girls lacrosse in the area, and has worked with the Queen Anne Quick Styx, Ballard HS, and coaches for CitySide Lax in the summer. She has certifications in USA hockey, US Lacrosse, Hockey Canada, and US Rowing.
Outside of the rink, Anne-Marie still works for Amazon, and is a spin instructor at the Ballard Health Club. She lives in Ballard with her dog Callie.
The U15 A1 Seattle Red Hawks play in the girls division of the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey League (PCAHA).
Seattle Red Hawks U18 A1 Head Coach, Lee Shanahan
Coach Lee began playing hockey in Palmer, Alaska. He played youth and high school hockey in AK before moving on to play at the Hotchkiss School in Connecticut for prep high school hockey. After graduating from the Hotchkiss School, Lee attended the University of Vermont and continued his playing career.
Coach Lee has been coaching for over 10 years. He has coached at Seattle Junior at various levels and ages, ranging from youth recreational teams, to boys rep, and finally girls rep.
Outside of the hockey rink, Lee works as a Sales and Marketing Leader in the Craft Beer Industry. He enjoys live music, golf, and literature.
The U18 A1 Seattle Red Hawks play in the girls division of the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey League (PCAHA).
Seattle Red Hawks U15 A2 Head Coach, John Dunn
Coach Dunn, a USA Hockey Level 4 coach, enters with experience at U15 with a 2018 PCAHA President Series Championship title under his belt with the U15 AA Washington Wild. In 2020, his U16 AA team won the Wickfest Tournament Championship. He also experiences coaching in PCAHA at the U19 A level.
Previously he coached coed teams with Kent Valley Hockey Association in head coach and assistant coach roles from learn-to-play to the midget level. In 2015, his squirt team won the Portland Harvest Cup Championship and the Bremerton Battle of the Sound tournament. In 2014 his team won the league championship for the Western Washington High School Hockey league.
John played ACHA Club hockey for Washington State University while finishing his undergraduate and MBA degrees. He has been coaching for the last 13 years at all levels. The last 6 years have been exclusively with female teams. After coaching all 3 of his kids through their youth years, he continues to coach to help provide positive experiences & growth for the athletes and the sport.
When not at the rink, John works for the City of Tukwila as a Recreation Superintendent overseeing Foster Golf Links pro shop, the Community Center customer service and department wide facility rentals. In addition, he teaches CPR & First Aid Classes on the side. He also enjoys attending concerts and the occasional game night with friends.
The U15 A2 Seattle Red Hawks play in the girls division of the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey League (PCAHA).
