Spiros Anastas begins his first season with the Broncos as the Volunteer Assistant Hockey Coach. His primary responsibilities include oversight of video break down and analysis for team systems and opponent scouting reports, assisting in player development, practice and game planning, organizing team travel, and working closely with community service, charity, and alumni events.
The Mississauga, Ontario native began his Coaching career at DIII Lebanon Valley College in January 2010 when he took over as Student-Coach after the resignation of the Head Coach in his senior season. He led the team to some of their best performances in the very competitive ECAC West. He returned to Lebanon Valley for the 2010-2011 season as an Assistant Coach under NHL alumnus, Tony Horacek. He helped lead the team to a 21-4-2 record during their transition from the ECAC West to the ACHA. Outside of the arena, Anastas was responsible for a number of community service events with Habitat for Humanity, and organized Lebanon Valley's first ever Wounded Warrior Military Appreciation Night, which generated over 2,500 fans and $23,000 raised for the Wounded Warrior Project. He holds USA Hockey Level III certification and has instructed for a number of Hockey Schools, Camps and Youth Teams in both Canada and the United States.
As a dual sport student-athlete at Lebanon Valley College, Anastas competed in Track & Field and Captained the Hockey team for all four seasons. He was a MAC Conference Championship qualifier in the 4x400 relay and received MAC Honor Roll recognition for Track & Field. He was a three time ECAC West All-Academic team member for Hockey.
Anastas had a lengthy Junior A Hockey career in the OPJHL with the Bancroft Hawks, Huntsville Otters, and Vaughn Vipers. In 2001 he was a participant at the Ontario U17 camp and attended OHL camps with the Kingston Frontenacs and Owen Sound Attack.
As an all around athlete, Anastas picked up Athlete of the Year recognition while competing in Hockey, Football, Baseball, Soccer, and Basketball at Lorne Park Secondary School.
Anastas graduated Magna Cum Laude from Lebanon Valley College with a BA in Economics and a BSc in Business Administration and Accounting. At the end of the fall semester, he will receive his MSc in Sports Administration from Canisius College.
