![Altamont’s Jay Leach ‘Kraken’ The Code to Professional Coaching Career](http://townsquare.media/site/78/files/2021/10/attachment-Doubleheader-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Altamont’s Jay Leach ‘Kraken’ The Code to Professional Coaching Career
It's nearly impossible to crack the code as a former player, and find your way back into the league in which you once played, this time, as a coach.
It wasn't impossible for Jay Leach, however. The former Altamont resident "krak"ed that code in less than a decade.
Originally from Syracuse, Leach moved to Altamont (west of Guilderland and north of Thacher Park after a quick Google search) around two years old, according to The Times Union's profile on hockey players from the Capital Region. Leach shined at Albany Academy, as well as with the Capital District Selects, leading him to a collegiate and professional career.
Less than a decade after retiring from playing, Leach is back in the big leagues. Here are the stops he made along the way back to the NHL.
![104.5 THE TEAM logo](https://townsquare.media/site/78/files/2020/01/512.jpg?w=100)
Altamont's Jay Leach Makes NHL Coaching Debut with Kraken
Ten Capital Region Hockey Players that Made it to the NHL
More From 104.5 THE TEAM
![Which Local 518 Products Are In The 2024 NCAA Tournament?](http://townsquare.media/site/78/files/2016/03/yale.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![RPI Women’s Hockey Eyes ‘Three-Peat’ in 2024 Capital Region Mayor’s Cup [INTERVIEW]](http://townsquare.media/site/78/files/2024/01/attachment-DDG_6882.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![RPI Hockey Talks Family Roots + More Ahead of Capital District Mayor’s Cup [INTERVIEW]](http://townsquare.media/site/78/files/2024/01/attachment-DDG_4904-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![These 11 World-Class Athletes Were Each Born in a Capital Region, NY County](http://townsquare.media/site/78/files/2021/12/attachment-doubleheader-8.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![NEW: Legendary Capital Region, NY Indoor Football Brand to Be Revived](http://townsquare.media/site/78/files/2023/09/attachment-Firebirds-BACK.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Ex-Upstate NY College Coach Details Alcohol Struggles in NHL Awards Speech](http://townsquare.media/site/78/files/2023/06/attachment-GettyImages-1502709315.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![The ‘Antonio Brown Empire’ in Albany, New York Has Ended in Tragedy](http://townsquare.media/site/78/files/2023/06/attachment-Antonio-Brown-Team-Kicked-Out.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Controversial Golf Club, Banned for 47 Years, Was Invented in Upstate NY City](http://townsquare.media/site/78/files/2023/06/attachment-Schenectady-Putter.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![These Yankees’ Stars Suited Up for Albany, New York’s Beloved Baseball Team](http://townsquare.media/site/78/files/2023/05/attachment-Jeter-AC-Yankees-TOday.jpg?w=980&q=75)