TWIN CITIES ROBERT EMMETS HURLING & CAMOGIE CLUB
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LEADERSHIP & COACHING
VOLUNTEERING IS WHAT MAKES TCRE HAPPEN
Twin Cities Robert Emmets is an entirely volunteer-run organization. TCRE members and supporters thank all the dedicated individuals who give their time and talents to keep our club running!
All TCRE members are eligible to serve in any one of a number of volunteer positions, including our Board of Directors, league commissioners, coaches, and match day officials. Interested in volunteering? E-mail us or sign up for our e-mail newsletter to stay up to date on opportunities to be a part of our behind-the-scenes team.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LEAGUE COMMISSIONERS & COACHES
Name: Tony Stremski
Position: Co-Chair
Day Job: Public Safety Supervisor at St. Catherine's University
Years with TCRE: 4
Goals as a player:
Being able to both get the ball and get rid of the ball well in one play.
Favorite thing about TCRE: The community that this sport and organization creates.
Name: Aislinn Kotifani
Position: Co-Chair
Day Job: Communications Manager at Blue Zones
Years with TCRE: 10 (22 years playing camogie)
Favorite part of the game:
Tangible connection and teamwork.
Favorite TCRE Memory:
Marching into Croke Park singing “I’ll Be There” with the camogie team at the World Games.
Name: Jaime Dale
Position: Communications & Public Relations Chair
Day Job: Middle School English & Civics Teacher
Years with TCRE: 2
Favorite thing about TCRE: Making friends will other people who love sports as much as my son and I do.
Favorite TCRE memory:
Winning the 2023 USGAA Nationals in Colorado, the state I had just moved from.
Name: Chad Nelson
Position: Treasurer
Years with TCRE: 10
Goals as a player: Improving my skills and accuracy faster than my legs age
Favorite thing about TCRE: It's a fun group of people that motivate each other
Favorite TCRE memory:
Winning the USGAA title in a tropical storm
Name: Abhishek Gohil
Position: Secretary
Day Job: Software Engineering Manager
Years with TCRE: 3
Favorite thing about TCRE: The dynamism of hurling and the creativity that comes with playing the game
Favorite part of the game: The culture of inclusivity and encouragement, especially to new players
Name: Shane Murphy
Position: Development Chair
Day Job: Electrician
Years with TCRE: 2
Favorite thing about TCRE: The future of the club
Favorite part of the game: Goal scoring
Name: Garrick Stokes
Position: Membership Chair & New Member Coach
Day Job: Campus Security Officer
Years with TCRE:
Favorite thing about TCRE:
Favorite TCRE memory:
Name: Pete Farrell
Position: City League Co-Commissioner & Head Hurling (men's) Coach
Day Job: Vice President at Fidelity Bank
Years with TCRE: 13
Favorite TCRE moment: Scoring a point from a terrible angle while falling down at a tournament in my first year when I still didn't understand the game.
Name: Colin Dunphy
Position: Assistant Hurling (men's) Coach
Day Job:
Years with TCRE:
Favorite TCRE moment:
Name: Jake McAlpine
Position: City League Co-Commissioner & Head Camogie (women's) Coach
Day Job: Secret Agent
Years with TCRE: 17
Favorite TCRE moment: As a coach: winning 2 National Championships. As a player: playing in Ireland, AND winning a National Championship.