Where to Start

Each session I coach is instructed by what I consider a “step by step” basis; meaning everything I teach a player connects to his/her next movement. A sessions is meant to build from the foundation of skating, moving toward a more aggressive, advanced way of performing.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private lessons are booked directly through me. A parent or player can contact me with the player’s age, current level, organization, areas they would like to improve and general availability. From there, I am able to coordinate the best day and time to schedule based on availability.

Every private lesson is specific to the player. I evaluate how they move, identify areas that may limit their skating ability and build the session from there. I am passionate about my style of coaching, which means each lesson can vary. We may work on stride mechanics, edge control, balance, body positioning, knee drive, acceleration, or ways to streamline power generation.

I am not the type of coach to simply keep a player moving during a session. I want them to understand what their body is doing and how that can affect how their skates follow. It is important they comprehend why we are making a correction and how it will improve their overall skating so that it becomes second nature when they are in a game setting.

SMALL GROUP

Small-group sessions are booked directly through me. Players are typically grouped based off age, level of play, and/or developmental needs so the session remains productive for everyone.

Each session has a shared focus, but players still receive individual instruction and corrections throughout the lesson. Groups allow players to learn alongside others, challenge themselves and apply their skills in a more dynamic environment while still receiving detailed coaching. I have found throughout my years of coaching, certain players benefit more receiving instruction with a teammate or friend rather than a private setting, simply based off the competitive nature of the sport.

Group availability varies depending on rink schedules, ice availability and current openings. Parents can contact me to ask about an existing group or discuss forming a group of similarly skilled players.

CAMPS AND CLINICS

Camps and clinics are designed around the players’ ages, level of play and developmental needs. Each session may have a different schedule or area of focus depending on the time of year and purpose of the program.

My summer program:

The Precision Performance Development Camp, is an experience that brings together the following areas of player development:

Off-ice training
On-ice power-skating development
Off-ice mobility and flexibility work
Athletic performance nutrition

Off-ice training focuses on strength, the mind-muscle connection, stability, mobility, coordination and movement patterns that benefit a player on and off the ice.

On-ice sessions focus on building a strong skating foundation that allow a player to work toward more advanced movements related to game situations. Players work on areas such as stride mechanics, knee drive, edge control, crossovers, transitions, acceleration, and body positioning. There are always discussions to help them understand not only why the movement(s) are valuable, but also how they are implemented in game situations. Lessons and clinics are a controlled environment, they should know that everything they learn has a purpose and can certainly be applied in their practice and games.

The nutrition portion teaches developing athletes how proper fueling, hydration and recovery support their performance both on and off the ice.

Additional camps and shorter clinics may focus on specific skating skills and are structured according to the age and level of the participating players.

TEAM PRACTICES

Small-group sessions are booked directly through me. Players are typically grouped based off age, level of play, and/or developmental needs so the session remains productive for everyone.

Each session has a shared focus, but players still receive individual instruction and corrections throughout the lesson. Groups allow players to learn alongside others, challenge themselves and apply their skills in a more dynamic environment while still receiving detailed coaching. I have found throughout my years of coaching, certain players benefit more receiving instruction with a teammate or friend rather than a private setting, simply based off the competitive nature of the sport.

Group availability varies depending on rink schedules, ice availability and current openings. Parents can contact me to ask about an existing group or discuss forming a group of similarly skilled players.

What does a lesson look like?

Each lesson begins with evaluation. Parents and coaches would be surprised how much our youth can comprehend and grow from simple instruction. I find it beneficial to re-evaluate each player so we are not wasting time or money to reteach the foundation of skating.

From there, we can break each skill down helping the player understand the purpose behind it. The goal is never to see how fast one can complete a drill, but how efficiently they move. Coaches, players and even parents will be surprised how much energy we can save simply by making minor adjustments to a movement allowing the player to move seamlessly and sometimes effortlessly.

My approach to coaching skating is detailed, yet specific to the individual player because like school, no two players move or learn the same way.

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