Davenport University Athletics

Coach Messina is in his 12th season as the goaltending coach for Davenport University men's hockey team. Messina was recruited to attend the State University of New York at Brockport to play men's NCAA Division III Ice Hockey. Messina excelled and received a varsity letter four years consecutively at SUNY Brockport from 1998-2002. Messina also received several honors including the NCAA All-American Scholar Athlete Award his senior year. At Brockport, Messina graduated with honors with a bachelor's degree in Business Marketing and Communications and a minor in English.

Messina has attended and worked as a Head Instructor at Bandits Goalie School since the summer of 1998. Over the years, Messina has played an important role in the formation and development of Bandits into one of the premier goalie schools in the country. Some of Messina's duties within Bandits include marketing, design and personnel. Messina also covers all of the Western Michigan market for Bandits Goalie School team and private goalie instruction. Over the years, Messina's growing list of students includes some of the most elite amateur, AAA, Jr. and college goalies in the local area.