Toki Barron was hired as an assistant coach with the D1 team in the summer of 2008. Prior to that, Toki spent five years as Head Coach of the University of Pittsburgh’s second team, as well as two seasons as the Associate Head Coach of the second team. Previously, Toki has taught Initiation to Hockey programs and coached at the Huron Hockey School.

In May of 2004, Toki completed the Level IV (Advanced) Certificate of the USA Hockey Coaching Education Program. In addition, Toki has been involved in coaching with the Central Region’s Junior and Midget teams at the Keystone State Games.

Toki received a Master of Science in Information Science in December of 2001 from the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to that, he also received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University.

Toki skated on the blueline for the Panthers when the team was still playing in what was then known as the WPCHA, and then played forward after the team joined the ACHA. He started skating at age five and played for the Mt. Lebanon Hornets and Mt. Lebanon High School.

Toki counts NFL Hall of Famer Mike Ditka among his influences, and wore number 85 during his playing days to honor Ditka’s greatest achievement as a coach, the 1985 Bears.

Toki is also the Director of National Recruiting for the hockey program, and is the point of contact for all interested players.

You can contact Toki with this form.