Sasha looks very intimidating and imposing. However, in truth he is a huge softy who loves kids and telling jokes with is deadpan humor. He grew up in Russia playing hockey where he fell in love with the sport. He wants to foster that same love in the children that he coaches. He is patient, nurturing and earnest, if a bit blunt at times. He likes his coffee black and tries to enjoy the simple things in life. Outside of his volunteering he has a day job as an engineer. 