1/25/2010

"Nick and his staff at Hockey Player Development do a very good job training and working with the kids. They are committed hockey professionals who possess a solid grasp of the important teaching principles and develop a great repore with their students.  I like the environnment they create of hardwork, learning, competition and fun on and off the ice."

Dan MacKinnon
Director of Player Personnel
Pittsburgh Penguins

11/18/2009

Hi Nick,

Sometimes the best advertisement is a good reference....... I was very pleased with HPD's work on the ice with our Pee Wee A team. We had very specific developmental needs that were addressed with high intensity drills and focused coaching. The payoff has been players with more mental focus during game play, and a stronger set of foundational skills to build from as the season progresses. I believe strongly in the "guest coach" approach to teaching skills and strategy in youth hockey. Bringing in expertise to support our systems is an important way to help players understand that fundamental skills are used at every level, and in every coach's system of play. With HPD on the ice during practice, our PW players heard this from professional players, who share a passion for the game and an attitude of giving back that is rare in professional sport. I highly recommend HPD as a good source for coaching support and a fresh experience for players looking for that extra boost of intensity to carry them forward in the season.

--Bob Schultz, CEP Level 4, Head Coach, 98 Sylvania Maple Leaf Travel Hockey 

Thanks! Bob