Book Lessons with Coach Jonathan

My name is Jonathan, and I bring over 20 years of professional hockey experience to every athlete I work with.

During my playing career, I competed in the NHL, NCAA, AHL, DEL, Champions Hockey League and DEL2, appearing in more than 1,150 professional games. My career highlights include representing Team Canada, being selected to two AHL All-Star Games, winning two DEL Championships with EHC Red Bull München, earning DEL Playoff MVP honors in 2017, serving as an assistant captain with the Krefeld Pinguine, and helping capture the 2026 DEL2 Championship.

In addition to my playing career, I have coached and developed youth players in some of the top German youth teams such as the Krefeld Eishockey Club, Düsseldorfer EG, and the Kölner Junghaie. Along with my on-ice coaching, I have also developed off-ice video coaching solutions.

My goal is to help athletes maximize their potential by combining professional-level knowledge with a positive, supportive coaching environment. Whether you're looking to improve skating, hockey IQ, puck skills, shooting, or overall confidence, I will create a personalized plan to help you reach your goals.

Every athlete develops at their own pace. My on-ice approach focuses on building strong fundamentals, creating game-realistic habits, and helping players understand the "why" behind every skill.

In regards to the off-ice aspect. I felt that I was able to grow as a player and extend my career after I had a Coach who was willing to sit down with me and look at visual examples of my game that required improving. Which is why I personally feel that the on-ice needs to be supplemented with off-ice decision making.

There are two types of training that I offer.

One would be an off-ice video analysis. This could be done virtually or meeting up at neutral location. This would be the video breakdown of an athlete's previous matches. Positive areas would be reinforced and areas of improvement would be talked about as well. This helps an athlete improve hockey IQ and gain confidence in their abilities.

An on-ice skills training session will last about 60 minutes. We will start with some skating fundamentals, because I believe that skating is one of the most important aspects of hockey. Then onto some tailor-made drills for the individual athlete, whether it be shooting, stickhandling, passing. Areas for improvement will be recognized and addressed.

Over 1,150 professional games played

2006 NHL Draft Pick 3rd Round 79th overall

NHL, NCAA, AHL, DEL, CHL and DEL2 experience

Team Canada experience

Two-time AHL All-Star

Two DEL Championships

2017 DEL Playoff MVP

2026 DEL2 Championship

This will sound extremely cliché, but I truly believe that the best coaches I have ever had are my two children. They offer brutally honest feedback and require clear concise communication. They have helped shaped a lot of my coaching tenets.

As a former NHL draft pick and a player with more than 20 years of professional hockey experience, I understand what it takes to develop at every stage of the game. I've played over 1,150 professional games across North America and Europe, but what I'm most passionate about is helping young athletes reach their potential.

Athletes can expect a positive, energetic environment where they are challenged, encouraged, and taught skills that translate directly into game situations. I focus on building confidence, hockey IQ, strong fundamentals, and habits that lead to long-term success.

Parents can expect clear communication, professionalism, and individualized instruction tailored to their child's goals and developmental needs. Every athlete learns differently, and I strive to create sessions that are engaging, age-appropriate, and focused on measurable improvement.