University of Minnesota Athletics
May Unveils 2026–27 Women’s Hockey Coaching Staff
4/20/2026 1:04:00 PM | Women's Hockey
MINNEAPOLIS – University of Minnesota head women's hockey head coach Greg "Boom" May announced a series of staff updates that will shape the program heading into the 2026–27 campaign.
"I am so excited about the talent that we have put together with this staff," said May. "We were able to bring in a group of individuals who have a serious drive and competitiveness to them, as well as a work ethic that is tough to match. The energy these coaches have is contagious, and the experience they bring in developing players, as well as their own high-level collegiate and professional experience as players, will be so impactful for our team."
Minnesota has elevated Jess Scott to General Manager while adding Marty Sertich, Winny Brodt Brown, and Amanda Leveille as assistant coaches.
Jess Scott | General Manager
Scott was promoted to General Manager in August 2025, becoming the first general manager in NCAA women's hockey history. She has been a key figure for Minnesota, helping guide the Gophers to two Frozen Four appearances and a WCHA tournament title since joining the staff in 2019.
Prior to her time with Minnesota, Scott served as head coach at Wayzata High School, earning Class AA Coach of the Year honors in 2018. She also held leadership roles within the Minnesota Girls Hockey Coaches Association and gained international experience with USA Hockey, serving as Director of Hockey Operations for the U18 Women's National Team. A Coon Rapids, Minn., native, Scott brings over 15 years of experience in athletic administration to her expanded role.
Marty Sertich | Assistant Coach
Sertich joins the Gophers after nine seasons as an assistant coach at St. Thomas, where he played a key role in both the program's success at the Division III level and its transition to Division I competition. He helped guide the Tommies to a Frozen Four appearance, multiple MIAC championships, and recognition as the AHCA Division III Women's Staff of the Year in 2019 before helping lay the foundation for the program's move to the WCHA.
A highly accomplished player in college hockey, Sertich won the Hobey Baker Award in 2005 at Colorado College, along with earning USCHO Player of the Year and All-America honors. Following his collegiate career, he went on to play 10 professional seasons across the American Hockey League (AHL), Germany's Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), and Switzerland's National League (NLA/NLB).
In addition to his collegiate coaching experience, Sertich founded and operates Tradition Hockey, a development program focused on training athletes from youth through elite levels, and has gained international experience as a skills coach for the Chinese Women's National Team.
Winny Brodt Brown | Assistant Coach
A defining figure in Minnesota hockey history, Brodt Brown returns to her alma mater with a legacy spanning elite performance, player development, and leadership within the women's game. She was the inaugural Ms. Hockey Award winner in 1996 and went on to earn WCHA Defensive Player of the Year honors and become a finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Award during her collegiate career.
She made an immediate impact at the University of New Hampshire, winning a national championship as a freshman and earning tournament MVP honors. She later transferred to Minnesota, where she became one of the program's foundational players, sitting in second all-time among defenders in Gopher history with 134 points and third with 41 goals.
Brodt Brown helped lead the Gophers to their first national championship and represented the United States internationally, earning a silver medal at the IIHF World Championships. She also played 14 professional seasons, including a Clarkson Cup championship in 2010 and an Isobel Cup in 2019 with the Minnesota Whitecaps, and was inducted into the University of Minnesota M Club Hall of Fame in 2021. Most recently, Brodt Brown claimed a Walter Cup championship as a scout with the Minnesota Frost in 2024.
Beyond her playing career, Brodt Brown has made a lasting impact on the growth of the women's game. She is the founder of OS Hockey Training, where she has helped place more than 500 athletes into NCAA Division I programs, and has been instrumental in the development of the Upper Midwest High School Elite League. Her contributions to the sport have been recognized nationally, earning the AHCA Ice Hockey Founders Award in 2024 and the Minnesota National Girls and Women in Sports Day Special Merit Award in 2025.
Amanda Leveille | Assistant Coach
Leveille returns to her alma mater following an impressively accomplished career both in her time at Minnesota and her professional career. A three-time NCAA national champion, she backstopped the Gophers to multiple titles and earned All-USCHO honors along with Frozen Four All-Tournament Team recognition and ranking second in Minnesota history with 98 wins in between the pipes.
Following her collegiate career, Leveille excelled at the professional level, earning NWHL Goaltender of the Year honors in 2018 and 2021 while capturing Isobel Cup championships in 2017 and 2019. She also added a Walter Cup championship and a gold medal with Canada's Development Team at the 2016 Nations Cup, further cementing her status as one of the game's elite goaltenders.
In addition to her playing success, Leveille brings nearly a decade of coaching and development experience, currently serving as a director of goaltending operations and working with more than 150 athletes annually across Minnesota. Known for her individualized and modern approach to goaltender development, she emphasizes decision-making, mental resilience, and performance under pressure, tools she will bring to Minnesota's goaltending unit.