February 3, 2010

Love is Thicker Than his Wallet

The following article featuring Union volunteer coach Jason Tapp appeared in the February 3 issue of the Times Union.

 

By TIM WILKIN
Staff writer

SCHENECTADY -- Of course, Nate Leaman, the Union College hockey coach, gets paid for what he does. The equipment manager for the Dutchmen pulls a check for his services, too. The Zamboni driver? Pay the man.

No one works for free anymore, right?

Not quite. In the Union hockey family, there is a member of the coaching staff who doesn't get a dime. Meet Jason Tapp, a 32-year-old former goaltender who works for nothing as a volunteer assistant coach.

Complete article can be accessed via the Times Union Web site by clicking here.