Book Private Ice-hockey Lessons with Coach Sam
Are you looking to get an edge over your opponent on the ice? Or maybe you’re a player who is new to hockey and wants to learn how to skate and understand the basics. No matter your skill level or age, I can help you reach the next level both on and off the ice through my personalized training plans.
Indianapolis, IN
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Get to know Coach Sam
About Me:
I started playing hockey at the age of 8 in Columbus Indiana with the Columbus Flames. By the time I got to High school, I knew I wanted to move to the highest level I possibly could in the game of hockey. I was able to attend the TPH Center Of Excellence hockey school and I played for The Indy Jr. Fuel AA team from 2017-2018. I then advanced to the Indy Jr. Fuel AAA team from 2018-2019. For my senior year of high school, I played for the Tri-State Spartans AAA program. After I graduated, I then signed a contract for one year in the USPHL and got to play for the Provo Riverblades. Now, I am a career firefighter in Whitestown, Indiana. I participate and play in the Battle of the Badges hockey league representing my fire department.
How I can help you improve your game:
I can help players improve their game regardless of where they are in their hockey game. Whether you are looking to learn how to skate or you’ve been playing for years and just want to gain an edge over your opponent and sharpen your skills, I can tailor your personalized training plan both on and off the ice to make you a better all-around player. I am a believer that there is always an aspect of your game that you can improve on!
What a typical training session looks like with me:
For my new hockey players, a typical session will typically be one hour of being on the ice and learning basic skills (skating forward and backward, stick-handling, shooting, etc.) For my intermediate to advanced players, we will work on a wide variety of skills tailored towards the individual player and position. From improving your stride as a skater to learning how to move and handle the puck confidently, I can help players hone their skills to be the best player they can be.
Career summary and accomplishments:
During my hockey career, I have been able to coach and teach multiple age groups from Mini-Mites and Learn to Skates all the way to helping high-level skills coaches run practices with the TPH Center Of Excellence. The 2024-2025 hockey season will be my first year as an assistant coach with the Central Indiana Knights high school program. Being an on-ice skills coach and off-ice strength and conditioning coach is a new chapter in my life, and I plan to continue learning and growing just as my athletes are.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach that I ever had was coach Greg Austin. Coach Austin not only helped me learn and master on-ice skills to make me a better hockey player, he also helped me off the ice with training routines. Coach Austin always had my best interest in mind and he would always do anything he could to move his players to the next level.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Something that athletes and parents should know about me is that I won’t solely teach the skills necessary to play today’s game of hockey, but my goal is to help develop young athletes who are strong-minded, resilient, and hard-working. Through my hockey career, I have learned that working hard, being coachable, and having a good attitude is more valuable than having talent alone.
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