Girls Florida Cyclones
Florida Cyclones (Girls) Fall 2025-2026 Team Tryouts
Ages
10U (birth years 2015 & 2016)
12U (birth years 2013 & 2014)
14U (birth years 2011 & 2012)
16U (birth years 2009 & 2010)
When
10U/12U Tryouts are May 10, 2025
Where: Nest Hockey Academy
Check-in at 10:30 a.m.
On-ice 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
14U/16U Tryouts are May 11, 2025
Kissimmee Ice Factory
Check-in 12:00 p.m.
On-ice 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. & 4:10 p.m. to 5:25 p.m.
Games/Tournaments
Teams will compete in the National Girls Hockey League and other tournament events.
Season begins in August and runs through February
Practices
Practices will take place on Sundays and will rotate between Tampa and Central Florida.
Practices will consist of two hours of ice time and one hour of classroom time.
Director & Head Coach - Lee Zerfass
Level 4 USA Hockey coach
AAU College Hockey – Women's Hockey Commissioner (2024-Current)
University of Tampa – Women's Head Coach (2023-2025), CHS Women's Coach of the Year (2024), AAU Women's Coach of the Year (2024)
Florida Alliance – Head Coach U10 Tier 1/2 (2021-Current), U12 Tier 1/2 (2021-22)
Cyclones Hockey – Hockey Director (2022-Current) U8-U16 Rec-Select
Clearwater Ice Arena – Youth Hockey Director (2021-Current) U6-U16U House/Rec
Tampa Bay Skating Academy – Coach (2014-2020) U8-U16 House/Rec
Head Coach: Chuck Morabito
Chuck Morabito, a lifelong hockey enthusiast from Rochester, NY, has dedicated 30 years to coaching the game he loves. His passion for hockey and commitment to player development has led him to coach both boys and girls at the Rec, A, AA, and AAA levels, as well as high school for 10 years up north.
Chuck played travel, junior, and college hockey, earning two professional tryout (PTO) opportunities in the minors. He achieved a Level 5 coaching certification, demonstrating his dedication to the sport. Unfortunately, a series of knee injuries ended his playing career, but his passion for hockey continued through coaching and player development.
Wanting to give back to the sport, he was actively involved with the Tampa Bay Lightning Alumni in the Learn to Play program for four years, helping young players develop their skills and passion for the game. For the past seven years, he has been coaching the Florida Alliance 14U AA Girls team, where he takes pride in mentoring young athletes and fostering their growth both on and off the ice. Chuck resides in Port Charlotte with his wife, Kristen, and their two beloved labs, Miss Nellie and Thunder.
2025-2026 Season
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