The co-founders of JXNHC, a player development program built to serve hockey athletes in the Jackson area. Both are deeply involved in the local hockey community, coaching youth teams and leading camps, clinics, and off-season development programs for years. Their shared focus is creating high-quality training environments that push athletes to improve through consistency, competition, and attention to detail.

Cory serves as the Head Coach of Jackson United High School Hockey, with Travis alongside him as an assistant coach. Together, they led the program through a competitive season while continuing to invest in long-term player development. Cory has worked with players at every level—from beginners to AAA, high school, and juniors—specializing in skill development and skating efficiency.

Travis complements that foundation by focusing on game-play application, helping players translate skills into decision-making, timing, and execution in live situations.

At the core of JXNHC is a belief that development goes beyond skill. Cory and Travis are committed to building players who are coachable, accountable, and competitive—creating an environment where athletes can reach a high level while staying connected to their local hockey community. goes here

Allan is a dedicated goalie coach with an eye for talent originally from Trenton, Michigan. Allan has won multiple state championships throughout his career as well as a national championship at the Bantam Major Division and a national runner-up at the Midget Major level the next year.  He was selected to the prestigious USA Hockey National Goalkeepers Camp held at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and was a two-time First Team All-State selection while playing at Trenton High School.  Allan was a highly recruited goalie at the Division I level as well as the Western Hockey League and Ontario Hockey League.

After signing a National Letter of Intent to play ice hockey at Western Michigan University, an unfortunate injury ended his playing career. However, he found his true calling as a coach, returning to Western Michigan University to fill the role as Goalie Coach from 2001 to 2010. During his time there, his goalies set multiple team records.

Beyond WMU, Allan has worked as a goalie consultant for the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees in the Central Hockey League, and coached at various programs, including the Kalamazoo Jr Wings (NAHL), West Michigan Wolves (NA3HL), and Lansing Wolves (USPHL). He has also coached at goalie camps for renowned coaches Mitch Korn (Buffalo Sabres, Nashville Predators, Washington Capitals, New York Islanders) and Ben Van Der Klok (Nashville Predators), and has worked with players at every level, from mites to juniors, college and professional.

Off the ice, Allan is a 30+ year veteran of the Michigan State Police where he currently serves as a Specialist Sergeant within the Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit.  Allan has been married to his wife, Beth, for over 35 years. They have four grown children and currently live in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area with their beloved Great Dane, Daisy.

Bobby Willis is the Owner and Lead Player Development Coach at B Elite Training, a sports performance company based in Jackson, MI. A former collegiate athlete at Northern Michigan University and Albion College, he specializes in speed, agility, strength, and overall athletic development.

Willis is a Certified Personal Trainer through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and has trained athletes of all ages, helping many advance to the collegiate level, most notably 4 STAR Athlete Lundon Hampton who holds over 20 Division 1 football offers including University of Michigan, MSU,and University of Kentucky, among others. Willis has trained Pro athletes in the sports of Soccer, Football, and Basketball and is the brother of former NFL Safety Khari Willis of Indianapolis Colts. His coaching focuses on building discipline, confidence, and high-level performance both on and off the field, encouraging athletes to Dream BIG, and Train Elite.

Jamie Ziebell is an RYT-200 certified yoga and mobility coach with over 12 years of experience in yoga and group fitness, including three years working with athletes in baseball, football, hockey, and basketball. She helps athletes improve balance, build strength, and increase flexibility to reduce injury risk and enhance performance. Her approach focuses on functional movement and body awareness, allowing athletes to train consistently and perform at a higher level.  

Throughout the summer, specialists lead training seminars with our High Performance group, including:

• Nutrition guidance.

• Sports performance / medical insight.