Coaching Staff

Coaching Philosophy

​Hockey is a wonderful game that requires a specific set of skills, overwhelming creativity, and the utmost teamwork. It is a game where players have developed long-lasting friendships and connections that prove important into adulthood. The program is designed to be intense and demanding, yet fun and invigorating for players as they progress through their high school years. The game of hockey and the schedule (off-ice, on-ice, and rules) are used as tools to improve a young athlete as a player, a student, and most importantly, a teammate/person that can be depended on when needed by others. Our goal as coaches is to continue to provide the necessary materials and structure for Taunton Hockey players to achieve their personal, school, and athletic goals. At some point in our lives, we are told we cannot play the game competitively anymore. Some are lucky to play longer than others. In the end we all move on to different aspects of life, but the lessons learned through high school hockey will still resonate for a lifetime.

Kris Metea

Head Coach 

  • 12th season as Head Coach of Taunton High School (2021-22)
  • Educational Career: Entering 11th Year as Nutrition/Health Care Teacher, Taunton High School           (12 Total Years)
  • Education: M.A. Educational Leadership, Bridgewater State University; B.S. Health Education Worcester State College; Taunton High School ‘04
  • Hockey Career Highlights:
    • 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023 State Tournament Appearances (3 Wins)
    • 10 USA Hockey National Tournaments Appearances as Coach (1 National Championship)
    • USA Hockey Level 4 Coach
    • Director Voyager Sports Academy (Youth Hockey Clinics)
    • Experience with USPHL and NAHL Junior Programs
    • Former Worcester State College (NCAA) Defenseman 
Coach Matea is entering his 12th season as Taunton High Head Coach. Metea, a former defenseman and Captain for the Tigers, graduated from Taunton High in 2004. After finishing high school, Metea moved on to play junior hockey and soon after finished his hockey career for the Lancers of Worcester State College, where he graduated in 2010 with a degree in Health Education. Metea previously coached in the South Shore Kings (Elite) system, currently in the Foxboro Pro League, runs Voyager Hockey Development (a provider in Summer Camps/Clinics), and is a USA Hockey Level 4 Coach. Metea currently resides in Taunton and works as a Culinary/Nutrition teacher at Taunton High School, and is currently attaining a graduate degree in Educational Leadership at Bridgewater State University.

Nevin Frates

Assistant Goaltending Coach

  • 12th Season as Assistant Coach/Goalie Coach of Taunton High School (2021-22)
  • Career: Landscaping; Retail Services
  • Education: Liberal Arts Studies, Bristol Community College; Taunton High School ‘03
  • Hockey Career Highlights:
    • Former Junior Hockey Player
    • Taunton High School Four-year lettermen
    • Three-time All-Scholastic (as Goalie and Forward)
Coach Frates is in his 12th season as Assistant/Goalie Coach. Frates graduated from Taunton High School in 2003 after he was a four-year letterman, three-time All-Scholastic, and standout both as Goaltender and a Forward. Coach Frates resides in Taunton and works in landscaping.

Matt Furtado

Assistant/ JV Head Coach

  • 11th season as Assistant Coach of Taunton High School (2021-22)
  • Educational Career: Entering 7th year as Biology Teacher Taunton High School
  • Education: M.A. Secondary Education, American International College; B.S. Exercise Physiology, Bridgewater State University; Taunton High School ‘07
  • Hockey Career Highlights:
    • NCSA Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach
    • Interned at Harvard University with Hockey program
    • Former Bridgewater State University (ACHA) Forward
    • Helped lead Taunton High School to State Tournament Appearance in 2007
Coach Furtado enters his 11th season as an assistant coach. Furtado graduated in 2007, and was a four year letterman for the Tigers. He helped lead the Tigers to their first State Tournament Appearance since the Mid-90's in his Senior season. Furtado continued his playing career at Bridgewater State where he graduated with a degree in Exercise Science & Physiology. Coach Furtado works at Taunton High School as a Biology Teacher, resides in Taunton, and will handle majority of the JV coaching duties this season.

​Clis Kenney

Assistant Coach

  • 11th Season as Assistant Coach of Taunton High School (2021-22)
  • Career: Executive Protection Specialist; Private Investigation
  • Education: Taunton High School ’86; New Prep (Boston) ‘87
  • Hockey Career Highlights:
    • Former four-year lettermen and defenseman at Taunton High School
    • New Prep Varsity Player
    • South Shore Braves Junior A (1988-89)
    • Over 20 years in Youth hockey Coaching Experience
Coach Kenney returns for his 11th season as an Assistant Coach. Kenney played for the Tigers from 1982-1986. He attended New Prep after high school as a Post Grad, and continued his career with the South Shore Braves Junior Team in 1988-89, before finishing his career with a short stint at North Adams State College. Kenney has been Brewins Youth coach and an instructor for B&D Skills. Kenney is a Personal Trainer, Private Investigator, and Executive Protection Specialist. Currently, he resides in Taunnton

Jon Clough

Assistant Coach

  • 4th Season as Assistant Coach of Taunton High School (2021-22)
  • Career: Physics Teacher at Taunton High School (4 years); DJ (11 years)
  • Education: Taunton High School ’03; Massasoit CC ’05; Bridgewater State College ‘08
  • Athletic Career Highlights:
    • Four-year letterman and defenseman at Taunton High School
    • OCL All-Star 2001-02
    • Two-Time All-Scholastic
    • Collegiate Baseball Player (Massasoit & Bridgewater State)