Bud Johnston: Head Coach

Bud Johnston was raised in Pittsburgh, PA. There he was introduced to ice hockey at the age of 10. Bud played competitive ice hockey in high school as well as multiple adult leagues.

Bud Johnston received USA Hockey Level 2 Coaching in 1994 and soon followed up with his Level 3 and 4 ratings. Bud coached amateur and organized school ice hockey with associations in the Pittsburgh area including Arctic Foxes Amateur Pee Wee, Bantam, and Midget age levels, West Allegheny Junior High and High School, and Sewickley Academy Junior Varsity.

Bud gained his Master's Level 5 coaching certificate from USA Hockey in 2003 and began coaching at the college level including Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) where he built a winning start-up program in its first year. After 2 years with the CCAC, Bud moved on to coach Division I at Slippery Rock University.

In 2006, Bud left coaching at Slippery Rock University to move with his family to North Carolina. Bud began coaching as an assistant with the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill in the fall of 2006. Bud was named the head coach for the 2007/2008 season. Bud is also the director of hockey for the Triangle Youth Hockey Association in Hillsborough where he coaches as an assistant to the 18U team.

Earl Anderson: General Manager and Assistant Coach

Earl Anderson grew up in Pittsburgh, PA. He was always a hockey enthusiast, following the mighty Pittsburgh Hornets and, from beginning till present, the Pittsburgh Penguins. Earl has coached pony league baseball and women's softball while playing football, baseball, softball, and running track. Upon moving to North Carolina, Earl has coached one year of youth hockey, been involved in 14 years of adult hockey, and is starting his 14th season as UNC's General Manager, Assistant Coach, Academic Advisor, and Director of Hockey Operations.

During the ACCHL Championships in February 2008, the ACCHL awarded Earl the "Lifetime Commitment to Hockey" Award. This award is for giving so much to ensuring the future of hockey in this region so that others may enjoy the greatest experiences on ice. In the words of former UNC Hockey President and Captain, Luke Russ:

"In over thirty years of UNC Hockey history, no one has put in more time, effort, or energy into sustaining the program than Earl Anderson. While the hockey team in Chapel Hill has undergone eight coaching changes since he arrived, Earl has always been ready to act in any way he was needed. For over a decade he has put in countless hours as General Manager, Assistant Coach, Academic Advisor, and Director of Hockey Operations. During this time Earl has recruited new talent, organized campus events, planned team trips, and helped to raise money for the team in numerous ways. Without Earl, UNC Hockey would not be the fast growing program that it is today. Few people, not only in the ACCHL but in the entire ACHA, have done more for their programs than Earl Anderson has for UNC."

Robin Farkas: Assistant Coach

Robin Farkas was born in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. He played minor hockey with the Mississauga Reps Major Club of the GTHL through Midget, serving as assistant captain and captain in his final year, before being drafted to the OHL, OMJHL. Robin retired due to injury and began coaching with various organizations in the GTHL. In addition, Robin served as assistant coach for OMJHL Streetsville, head coach of Central Pittsburgh Midget, and head coach of Shadyside Academy. At present, Robin works with the RYHA in player development and coaching.