Larrel Walters

     Larrell Walters began learning the game of hockey in the early 1970’s, but the learning became a love for the game while attending Bowling Green State University.  From 1974 through 1978, he took classes from Bowling Green varsity Coach Ron Mason, as well as BGSU club team coach Shawn Walsh, both of whom would go on to win NCAA National Championships at Michigan State University and the University of Maine respectively. While he admits he wasn’t a great player, Larrell did get the opportunity to play spring hockey and learn some of the intricacies of the game alongside Bowling Green greats like Ken Morrow, Mike Liut, Mark Wells, and John Markell.

     Upon leaving BGSU, while working for Goodyear Aerospace in Akron, OH, Larrell played men’s league hockey and coached Bantam and Peewee travel teams.  In 1987 Larrell moved to Troy, Ohio where he continued to coach and play until 1992.  In 2002 Larrell once again started coached and began actively pursuing his USA Hockey Coaching Certification.  This spring Larrell completed his coursework for his USA Hockey Level 5 Master’s Certification program with instructors including nine NHL coaches.   He is currently working on his Master’s Thesis, which is due to USA Hockey this December.