sentences:  After his retirement, Townshend coached professional hockey for the Macon Whoopee of the Central Hockey League and the Greensboro Generals of the ECHL.For four years, he served as the player development coordinator for the NHL's San Jose Sharks (one of only 3 in the NHL).His primary responsibility was to prepare all Sharks players and prospects with the skills required for the "new" NHL, most notably, enhancing their skating skills.