TROY, N.Y. – The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) hockey programs have added Aaron Quantock to their staffs as the Operations Coordinator, it has been announced by Director of Athletics Dr. Lee McElroy.
“We are thrilled to welcome Aaron to the RPI Hockey Family,’ said RPI head men’s hockey coach, Seth Appert. “I’ve worked with Aaron my entire time at RPI while he worked as our Lead Utility Specialist at the Houston Field House. His work ethic, character and professionalism has always stood strong.”
Quantock will assist both women’s and men’s hockey, handling video coordination, including breaking down games, preparation and pre-scouting for upcoming opponents; team travel coordination; and community relations. He will also serve as special events coordinator, including organizing alumni and community events.
A native of Rensselaer, N.Y., he has been working as the Lead Utility Specialist at the Houston Field House since 1998. In that position, he was the liaison to visiting groups that rented out the facility, as well as to visiting varsity hockey program, arranging building and locker room access.
Quantock also coordinated and assisted in large scale events, such as Alumni Games and the Big Red Freakout! He also supervised over 25 rink staff and facilitated training courses and orientation to new employees.
Prior to his time at RPI, he worked at Iorio Arena in Walpole, Mass., from 1997-98. There he was the game-day organizer for junior hockey games, including the 1998 EJHL All-Star Game. He was the liaison for the 1998 U.S. Women’s Olympic Team, trainers and staff.
A Level 2 certified USA Hockey coach, Quantock was a Dean’s List and President’s List honoree at Hudson Valley Community College. He is currently working on a B.S. in Public Affairs at the State University at Albany.
