1980
Best Defenseman in Michigan
Elected the best defenseman in the State of Michigan.
ScottZerkle
Hockey coach in Daytona Beach. Former pro defenseman, USA Hockey Level 4 coach, and founder of Dare2Dangle Hockey Camp, with more than 35 years playing and coaching the game.
- 35+ years in hockey
- #1 overall pick, 1987
- Played pro, 1992-93
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Scott ZerkleDetroit Little Caesars, Midget AAA. Assistant captain.
1985-86 MAC's Tournament Champions
Scott ZerkleDefense. East Lansing, Michigan.
SZ| Season | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-87Compuware, NAHL | 32 | 15 | 9 | 24 | 0 |
| 1992-93Lakeland Ice Warriors, SunHL (pro) | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| Totals | 41 | 16 | 10 | 26 | 6 |
- 1980 Best Defenseman in the State of Michigan
- 1986 1 of 64 players at the USA Hockey Olympic training camp
- 1987 #1 overall pick, Team Compuware
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On the ice since the 1980s
From the best defenseman in Michigan to the pro game in Florida, then more than three decades behind the bench.
1986
USA Hockey Olympic training camp
1 of 64 players selected to train at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
1987
#1 overall pick
Selected first overall by Team Compuware of the North American Junior A Hockey League, and named assistant captain.
1992-93
Pro hockey
Played professionally for the Lakeland Ice Warriors of the Sunshine Hockey League.
Private lessons with Coach Zerkle
One-on-one time with a coach who has played the game at every level and taught it for more than three decades.
- A former pro who still coaches every seasonHe played professionally in the Sunshine Hockey League and has coached youth hockey in Daytona Beach since 2006.
- USA Hockey Level 4 certifiedA certified coach through USA Hockey.
- Taught at stickhandling schools across the countryIncluding Superior Skills and Turcotte Stick Handling Hockey Schools, and Michigan State hockey camps.
“Scott’s mission is to teach ice hockey so that it’s enjoyable for all ages. Building confidence and skills both on and off the ice.”From Coach Zerkle’s bio at Daytona Ice Arena
Behind the bench
Coaching the DME Swamp Rabbits in Daytona Beach, and youth hockey in the area since 2006.
- 2026-27DME Swamp Rabbits 14U AHead coach
- 2025-26DME Swamp Rabbits 14U AHead coach
- 2025-26DME Swamp Rabbits 18U AAAssistant coach, SFHL
- 2024-25DME Swamp Rabbits 18U AAHead coach, SFHL
He is also the Operations Manager at Daytona Ice Arena in South Daytona.
Dare2Dangle Hockey Camp
The hockey camp Coach Zerkle founded and runs at Daytona Ice Arena, for players ages 8 to 15.
- Ages 8 to 15
- 3 hours of ice a day
- 15 hours of on-ice instruction
- Off-ice training
- Camp jersey
Where he’s taught
Coach Zerkle has instructed at top hockey schools and camps across the country.
- Hubie McDonough Hockey Camp
- Orlando Solar Bears Hockey Camp
- Superior Skills Stick Handling Hockey Schools
- Turcotte Stick Handling Hockey Schools
- University Hockey Schools
- Michigan State Hockey Camps
- Dare2Dangle Hockey CampFounder
Questions
Where does Coach Zerkle coach?
In the Daytona Beach area. He is the Operations Manager at Daytona Ice Arena in South Daytona, and the head coach of the DME Swamp Rabbits 14U A for the 2026-27 season.
Did Scott Zerkle play pro hockey?
Yes. He played professionally for the Lakeland Ice Warriors of the Sunshine Hockey League in the 1992-93 season. Before that he was the #1 overall pick of Team Compuware in the North American Junior A Hockey League.
What is Dare2Dangle?
Dare2Dangle Hockey Camp is the hockey camp Coach Zerkle founded and runs at Daytona Ice Arena, for players ages 8 to 15.
How do I book a private lesson?
Send a request from the private lessons page with the player’s age and what you’re looking for. It goes straight to Coach Zerkle’s inbox.
What certification does he hold?
He is a USA Hockey Level 4 certified coach.
Get better on the ice.
Request a private lesson or reach out about a coaching opportunity. It goes straight to Coach Zerkle.