Book Private Ice-hockey Lessons with Coach Eric
AAA Hockey coach & multi-State Champ building hockey IQ.
AAA Hockey coach & multi-State Champ building hockey IQ.
I bring a unique blend of technical expertise, personalized coaching, and a passion for developing players at all levels. Whether you're a beginner looking to improve fundamental skills or an advanced player aiming to take your game to the next level, I will tailor each session to meet your specific goals. My coaching style emphasizes not just skill development, but also hockey IQ, game awareness, and mental toughness—critical components for success on and off the ice. With a commitment to fostering a positive, motivating environment, I will challenge you to push past your limits while ensuring you enjoy the process. With me as your coach, you'll gain the confidence and tools needed to reach your full potential and stand out in any competition.
Trains in Scottsdale
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
Works with all age groups
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Get to know Coach Eric
About Me:
Multiple time state Champion at the AAA youth level and 2001 high school state champion as well as a two time varsity captain.
How I can help you improve your game:
Listening in the key to unlocking improvement. Not every player learns the same way, every player is working on something different. It's important to hear your player and understand where they are, how they learn, what they need and then help them build confidence by mastering what they are seeking. After they build confidence you can open the teaching points and elevate to an even higher level but it all starts with listening and learning your player.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
After a brief consultation and assessment, we will design a focus area(s) to isolate and develop. We'll focus on assessing the skill first, then increase the intensity of the focus by applying it to in game scenarios. If the skill needs slower instruction, we'll slow it down and get it right. Practice doesn't make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect. I'd rather leave a session with measurable improvement than sweat. Most drills will combine puck work and shooting to engage in some competition but not all.
Career summary and accomplishments:
State champion, mid-am district champion and 3rd place finisher as a Tier 1 AAA hockey coach in 2007. Experienced Junior A assistant coach and college liaison helping players navigate their path towards higher education through hockey.
Best coach I ever had:
Jim Fritsche, co founder of the Cleveland Jr Barons AAA youth hockey program and local business leader. Coach Fritsche always gave me a chance to improve and contribute. He helped me find a roll in the game that helped me compete at a high level while be a key contributor.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Connection, creativity and competition create fun ways for players to learn. Through these beliefs I focus on foundational development that help players grow. I can coach a player at the learn to skate, learn to play, AAA or high school level to reach their goals together.
Weekly Availability
Monday
12:00 am - 5:00 am
Tuesday
12:00 am - 5:00 am
Wednesday
12:00 am - 5:00 am
Thursday
12:00 am - 5:00 am
Friday
12:00 am - 5:00 am
Saturday
2:00 pm - 5:00 am
Sunday
2:00 pm - 5:00 am
This is only general availability - more times may be available when booking!
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