Experiences

Started playing competitive hockey in 2023 and has shown rapid development

through consistent training and game experience. Currently a 2027 Prep School Prospect.

At a Glance

Academics
Straight A student through 7th grade

Recognition
Academic Excellence Award • AMC 8 national top 25% at 7th grade

Discipline
Taekwondo 3rd Dan Black Belt

Arts & Teamwork
Orchestra & Cello

STEM & Coding
Coding recognition (2026) • Study Hub projects (dolabs.cloud)

Teams

2026–2027 | Southeast Beast — 16U AA (#56)
Will be playing with nation-bound 16U team. Will gain experience playing with and against older, faster, and stronger players. Coached by John Thiel. Will be rostered for 15U team coached by Frankie Hart as well.

Spring 2026 | Greater Knoxville High School League (GKHL)
Joined the GKHL Spring session as one of the youngest players (age 13). Coached by John Thiel and Frank Hart, competing against high school–level players.

2025–2026 | Tri-State Spartans — 13O AAA (#87)
AAA-level team based in Indiana.
Competing at the highest tier for age group under coach Jeremy Daughaday.

2025–2026 | Highschool League as Southeast Beast — 15U AA (#56)
Plays in weekly high school league games competing against 15–17 year-old high school players. At age 13, Jason is the youngest participant, gaining experience playing with and against older, stronger competition. Coached by John Thiel.

2025–2026 | Southeast Beast — 14U AA (#56)
AAU travel team focusing on player development.
Coached by John Thiel and Frank Hart.

Spring 2025 | Greater Knoxville High School League (GKHL)
Joined the GKHL Spring session as one of the youngest players (age 12).
Coached by John Thiel and Frank Hart, competing against high school–level players.

2024–2025 | Knoxville Jr. Ice Bears — 12U AA (#56)
Advanced to the AA level with Knoxville Jr. Ice Bears.
Competed consistently against higher-level regional competition.

2023–2024 | Knoxville Jr. Ice Bears — 12U A (#56)
First travel hockey team.
Joined ProVision Hockey Academy (Knoxville, TN) in May 2023 and began competing at the A level.

Camps

2024 | Mitch Korn Camp
Ford Ice Center-Bellevue, Nashville, TN
First hockey camp experience.
Best Camper Award

2024 | Planet Hockey Camp
Coolsports, Knoxville, TN
Best Camper Award

2024–2025 | Frostletics Hockey Camp
Coolsports, Knoxville, TN
Best Camper Award

2025 | Mitch Korn Camp
Chiller North, Lewis Center, OH

2025 | Townshend Defense Camp
Maine
Defense-focused camp led by former NHL defenseman Graeme Townshend and Duanté Abercrombie, first NCAA D1 head hockey coach at Tennessee State University.

Academic Profile

Maintained strong academic performance alongside a demanding hockey schedule. Straight A grades achieved through 7th grade, with a consistent focus on responsibility, discipline, and time management.

Recipient of the President’s Award for Educational Excellence upon graduating elementary school, recognizing academic excellence and commitment to learning. These academic habits reflect the same consistency, preparation, and accountability applied on the ice and in daily training.

Grade Level: Rising 8th Grade (as of Spring 2026)
Academic Record: Straight A student (through 7th grade)
Award
- President’s Award for Educational Excellence (2024, Intermediate School)
- Academic Excellence Award (2025, 6th Grade)
- Academic Excellence Award (2026, 7th Grade)

Leadership & Discipline

Trained in Taekwondo for several years and currently holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt. Martial arts training has developed discipline, respect, focus, and mental toughness—qualities that translate directly to competitive hockey, preparation, and leadership within a team environment.

Music & Teamwork

Active member of the school orchestra, performing as a cellist.

Through music, developed strong skills in teamwork, listening, timing, and attention to detail—all of which support communication, awareness, and decision-making on the ice.

Selected Highlights & Recognition

Academic Excellence Award

Highest grades academic achievement and consistent classroom effort

President's Award for Educational Excellence

Recognized for consistent academic excellence upon graduating elementary school

AMC 8 Recognition

Achieved a top 25% nationally as a 7th grader, demonstrating advanced problem-solving skills and mathematical reasoning

Orchestra
Cello

Developed teamwork, timing, and listening skills through ensemble performance

Coding Achievement
Steve Jobs Award

Recognized for outstanding achievement in coding and future programming potential

Taekwondo
3rd Degree Black Belt

Years of training emphasizing discipline, focus, and mental toughness

Experiences

At a Glance

Academics Straight A student through 7th grade

Recognition Academic Excellence Award • AMC 8 national top 25% at 7th grade

Discipline Taekwondo 3rd Dan Black Belt

Arts & Teamwork Orchestra & Cello

STEM & Coding Coding recognition (2026) • Study Hub projects (dolabs.cloud)

Teams

2026–2027 | Southeast Beast — 16U AA (#56) Will be playing with nation-bound 16U team. Will gain experience playing with and against older, faster, and stronger players. Coached by John Thiel. Will be rostered for 15U team coached by Frankie Hart as well.

Spring 2026 | Greater Knoxville High School League (GKHL) Joined the GKHL Spring session as one of the youngest players (age 13). Coached by John Thiel and Frank Hart, competing against high school–level players.

2025–2026 | Tri-State Spartans — 13O AAA (#87) AAA-level team based in Indiana. Competing at the highest tier for age group under coach Jeremy Daughaday.

2025–2026 | Southeast Beast — 14U AA (#56) AAU travel team focusing on player development. Coached by John Thiel and Frank Hart.

Spring 2025 | Greater Knoxville High School League (GKHL) Joined the GKHL Spring session as one of the youngest players (age 12). Coached by John Thiel and Frank Hart, competing against high school–level players.

2024–2025 | Knoxville Jr. Ice Bears — 12U AA (#56) Advanced to the AA level with Knoxville Jr. Ice Bears. Competed consistently against higher-level regional competition.

2023–2024 | Knoxville Jr. Ice Bears — 12U A (#56) First travel hockey team. Joined ProVision Hockey Academy (Knoxville, TN) in May 2023 and began competing at the A level.