Book Private Ice-hockey Lessons with Coach Jack
On Ice, Off Ice, and Video training
On Ice, Off Ice, and Video training
With over 19 years of experience in playing and coaching hockey, I have the knowledge and skills to help players succeed in their careers. I bring a fun and hard working atmosphere to training sessions that will help develop love and passion for the sport as well as developing the skills necessary.
Surprise, AZ
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
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Get to know Coach Jack
About Me:
I have recently retired after 19 years of hockey. I grew up in Waconia, MN where I played youth hockey all the way through high school. I was a captain in both my junior and senior year. My senior year I was given my team's Hobey Baker award. I then played 3 years of juniors, 1 year with the Wisconsin Lumberjacks in the SIJHL and 2 with the Ogden Mustangs in the USPHL where I was a captain for both years. I was voted fan favorite my last year in Ogden. I then continued to 2.5 years playing ACHA D2 with the Weber State Wildcats where I was named captain this last year.
How I can help you improve your game:
I have obtained so much hockey knowledge in the time I have played from great coaches. My coaching experience has given me the skills to share this knowledge.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
A typical training session would start with 10-15 minutes of skating and edge work. This would then be followed by 30-40 minutes of skill development such as shooting, passing, puck protection, positioning, and other kinds of puck skills. The last 5-10 minutes would be some kind of game or fun task based on the skills we worked on throughout the lesson to end on a fun and rewarding note.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I have coached with 3 different organizations, the Minnesota Steel AAA, Waconia Hockey Association, and JC93. With the Steel I was an assistant coach for U10s and also coached skill sessions twice a week. With Waconia, I was a summer training coach where I coached skill and practice sessions for age groups from U10 through High School. With JC93, I did private lessons with clients, I coached skill sessions for many age groups, and coached on the bench for select tournament teams.
Best coach I ever had:
The best coach I have ever had was Kenny Orlando. He was one of the greatest hockey minds I have ever had the pleasure of learning from. Not only was he great with the Xs and Os of the game but he was great at developing skills on the ice as well.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Hockey has been my love since the beginning. I started skating when I was 3 years old and started playing hockey when I was 4. Hockey has been my whole life and now that I am done playing I am continuing the love I have for the sport by coaching.
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