Hockey Operations

Dave Pszenyczny

Head Coach / Director of Hockey Operations

A native of Sterling Heights, Mich., Pszenyczny coached for six years in the SPHL with the Quad City Storm prior to joining the Mayhem.

Before his coaching career, Pszenyczny played 13 years of professional hockey in the AHL, ECHL, CHL, and SPHL, where he appeared in three President’s Cup finals with the Peoria Rivermen, and was named the SPHL Defenseman of the Year in the 2017-18 season.

Pszenyczny also won a CHL Ray Miron President’s Cup Championship with the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs in 2011.

Phil Esposito

Assistant Coach / Assistant Director of Hockey Operations

Esposito began his professional playing career in 1991 with the ECHL’s Hampton Roads Admirals. In 2010, he began his coaching career with the FPHL’s Danbury Whalers, leading the team to the finals in each of his first three seasons, winning the Championship in the 2012-13 season.

He has 201 career regular-season head coaching victories, more than any other coach in the 15-year history of the FPHL.

Taylor McCloy

Assistant Coach

McCloy, a native of Keswick, Ontario, played four seasons at NCAA division-III Adrian College, where he was a two-time NCHA conference champion.

He began his professional career with the ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals, and played 182 games for the SPHL’s Fayetteville Marksmen, which is the most in franchise history. His 138 points for the Marksmen is third in all-time Marksmen scoring.

Keith Kling

Head Athletic Trainer

Keith earned his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Therapy from Sheridan College in Brampton, Ontarion, Canada and is a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). Before joining the Macon Mayhem, he gained invaluable experience working in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) as an athletic trainer for both the Barrie Colts and the Sudbury Wolves. During his time in the OHL, Keith developed expertise in managing high-performance athletes, handling acute injuries, and facilitating long-term recovery plans for players aspiring to reach the NHL.

On game days, Keith works tirelessly to provide medical support, assess injuries, and implement recovery plans tailored to each player’s needs. Off the ice, he collaborates with coaches and medical professionals to develop comprehensive wellness programs for the team.

Keith is excited to call Macon, Georgia, home during the season and is honored to contribute to the team’s culture. His extensive experience in both the OHL and SPHL has made him a valuable asset to the hockey community.