Coaches
Tyler Decosse
Gold Head Coach
Tyler Decosse
Gold Head Coach
Coach Decosse was born and raised in Rochester, NY where he grew up playing for the Rochester Junior Americans along with his local high school team, the Spencerport Rangers. He went to play collegiate hockey at Mercyhurst University, where he served as a captain for Mercyhurst Hockey team his senior season.
Coach Decosse has also been an important part of the South Stars Hockey program, coaching the white team for three seasons and coaching the red team for one season, winning the 2A State Championship.
Most recently, Coach Decosse has stepped in to serve as interim coach, providing steady leadership and strong support for the team during an important time. He immediately made an impact, bringing energy, accountability and belief back to the bench. Following that success, he has officially been named the full-time head coach. His passion for the game, commitment to the players, and relentless standard for excellence are laying the groundwork for a future that’s built to win.
Ted Nunn
Gold Assistant Coach
Tyler Dacosse
Gold Assistant Coach
Coach Ted was born and raised in Carmel, IN and grew up playing for the Indianapolis Racers, Indiana Jr Ice., and was given the opportunity to play in the Quebec International Pee-Wee Tournament with the Jr. Ice during their last season. After moving on to high school he joined Carmel Blue as a freshman winning a 2A State Title. He spent the next 3 years on Gold, with Coaches Desmond, Minnick, Doyon, and Douthitt and has been a part of 4 Hoosier League titles as a player at Carmel. He looks forward to being a part of Carmel Hockey as a coach and is excited to watch this program grow.
Ryan Beery
Gold Assistant Coach
Ryan Beery
Blue Assistant Coach
Ryan Beery grew up in Carmel, IN. He started playing hockey at the age of three years old, because his dad was the General Manager of the Indianapolis Ice. Ryan’s career developed to travel hockey, playing for the Racers. Once in high school, Ryan made the Blue team in 2010 and then Gold team for his sophomore, junior, and senior year. He was the captain of the gold team his senior year. Ryan attended Ball State University, studying Telecommunications Sales and Promotions with a minor in Marketing. He played for Ball State Hockey for his senior year. Once he graduated from Ball State in 2018, he decided to continue to play in men’s league and start coaching. He loves the game of hockey and wants the sport to continue to grow in the great state of Indiana.
Dusan Dvoracek
Blue Head Coach
Dusan Dvoracek
Blue Assistant Coach
DUSAN Dvoracek was born in the Czech Republic. He started playing hockey at a young age and reached the highest level of semi-pro in the B division of the Czech Republic. He came to the United States in 1997 and currently plays hockey in Indianapolis and Carmel. DUSAN is a Union Carpenter and a Foreman with his company. In the Czech Republic he coached youth hockey for two years. 2023 marks his first year as an assistant coach with Carmel Blue. He is enjoying the program, the players on his team, and the opportunity to invest in the young hockey players who are the future of the game. He looks forward to many years to come and sees great potential in the lives of each player he has the opportunity to invest in.
Tony Gurtowski
Goalie Coach
Tony Gurtowski
Goalie Coach
Coach Tony grew up in Crown Point, Indiana, and has played goalie for over 30 years. With 13 years of goalie coaching experience, he has worked with goalies from mites through high school at both house and travel levels across Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area. Since relocating to Indianapolis in 2010, Tony has coached with the IYHA Racers, Fishers Falcons, and Jr. Fuel hockey programs. He has also provided private lessons and led various camps and clinics for goalies of all ages throughout Central Indiana.
Tony’s coaching philosophy emphasizes hard work, focus, discipline, improvement, and fun. He is committed to providing consistent support for goalies and fostering a strong goalie culture that encourages success both on and off the ice. Coach Tony continues to play in men’s leagues and enjoys staying active in the game.
