Deric Richison enters his first season as an Assistant Coach with the Columbus Mavericks. Richison, who is a Pickerington, OH native, was a member of the Mavericks' inaugural season squad and captained the team during his second season. Prior to playing with the Mavericks, Richison spent a season in the NA3HL with the Evansville Thunderbolts. Prior to joining the Mavericks coaching staff, Deric spent one season behind the bench for the PHA Prowlers.