Book Private Ice-hockey Lessons with Coach Mike
5 years of Pro Hockey & Lifetime of Golf
5 years of Pro Hockey & Lifetime of Golf
Played 5 years of Pro Hockey - Federal Hockey League, East Coast Hockey League and International Hockey League. Transitioned into golf, +2 handicap at my peak. I have always enjoyed the coaching aspect of both sports and look forward to being a part of your journey.
Phoenix, AZ
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun
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Get to know Coach Mike
About Me:
Even though I grew up in Southern California, I was part of the hockey family, and my personal hockey journey started at the age of 4. I played on the top travel teams, won 4 state championships and went on to playing junior hockey in the EJHL. I was recruited to multiple schools and ended up going to play college hockey at SUNY Plattsburgh. I played 5 years professionally in the Federal Hockey League, East Coast Hockey League and International Hockey League.
After hockey I wanted to stay active and chose to compete professionally in golf for a short time. At my peak I was a +2 handicap. My strength in golf came from hockey. It translated well into driving distance, touch around the green and course management.
For me the biggest difference between hockey and golf is the mental aspect. I had to teach myself what works and what doesn’t for practice and routines.
Post golf I went into custom club fitting and can help with the improvement of equipment knowledge and having the right equipment in the bag.
I have always enjoyed the coaching aspect of both sports and look forward to being a part of your journey.
How I can help you improve your game:
Hockey:
• Develop elite-level stickhandling, shooting, passing, and puck movement skills, with emphasis on situational awareness and game IQ
• Improve position-specific techniques, whether you're a forward or defenseman, and gain insight from a power play specialist with pro-level experience
• Maximize development through off-ice training strategies, perfect for players with limited ice time but high ambition.
Golf:
• Increase driving distance, sharpen touch around the green, and refine course management, all grounded in experience as a +2 handicap
• Start with a playing lesson assessment round to evaluate your game and create a long-term plan for improvement
• Build consistent progress between lessons with daily practice routines tailored to your individual goals and tendencies
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Hockey:
• We’ll start with a quick discussion of your goals and focus areas for the day
• On-ice or off-ice, the session will be high-tempo and skill-specific—working on shooting, passing, stickhandling, positional play, or power play setups, depending on your needs
• Expect detailed feedback and correction in real time, along with drills you can take home to keep progressing between sessions
Golf:
• Each session begins with a brief warm-up and evaluation—we’ll look at your ball flight, swing mechanics, and overall consistency
• We'll focus on a key area (e.g. driving, short game, putting, or course management) based on our long-term plan or what you're struggling with that day
• You’ll leave with actionable feedback, practice drills, and a clear focus for your solo work until the next lesson
Career summary and accomplishments:
Played 5 years of Pro Hockey - Federal Hockey League, East Coast Hockey League and International Hockey League
Best coach I ever had:
My dad
What athletes and parents should know about me:
Moved to AZ 8 years ago after meeting my wife at a Coyotes/Red Wings game when I came into town to watch my cousin play for Detroit. I have a 6 yo son who is getting into golf.
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