The 2024-2025 season marks Head Coach Greg Betzold’s first coaching at the college level and first with Arkansas hockey. Coach Betzold will serve as Head Coach for the DIII team as well as Director of Player Development for the program, working with both teams in that capacity.

Before starting a career in coaching, Greg dedicated his whole life to playing hockey at a high level. Born in a small town in Ohio, Greg paved his own way playing high school hockey at Shattuck St. Marys, to later playing four seasons for the Peterborough Petes in the OHL, and finally playing his last five seasons with various teams in the ECHL. Greg attended two NHL development camps with the St. Louis Blues in 2013 and 2014 and was named ECHL player of the month in March 2019.

Greg transitioned his role from player to coach two years ago. Since making the transition he has become the Head of Player Development for NWAHA and founder of NWA Elite Hockey. Greg is passionate about growing elite level hockey in Northwest Arkansas and believes all of his experiences playing around North America will make him a valuable asset for the University of Arkansas hockey.