Ice Hockey coachCoach Pat
Private Ice Hockey CoachCoach Pat
Works with all age groups
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Get to know Pat
My goal is to help every athlete be stronger, healthier, and more confident
My coaching philosophy is simple: do the fundamentals exceptionally well, consistently. By combining proven training principles with individualized programming and honest communication, I help athletes achieve sustainable, long-term performance.
How I can help you improve
My goal is to identify what will actually make the biggest difference for you as an athlete and build your training around it. That could mean improving strength, speed, power, conditioning, movement quality, or simply becoming more physically prepared to handle the demands of a long season.
I work with athletes as individuals. Your age, training history, position, schedule, strengths, weaknesses, and goals all matter. I want you to understand not only what we’re doing, but why we’re doing it and how it can help your performance.
A typical training session
Every session has a purpose. Depending on the athlete and where we are in the training year, a session may include movement preparation, speed or jumping work, strength and power development, accessory work, conditioning, and recovery.
I don’t believe in making workouts complicated just for the sake of being different. We’ll focus on high-quality execution, progressive overload, appropriate intensity, and exercises that fit you. We’ll work hard, but everything we do should have a reason.
Career & accomplishments
I currently work in the NHL’s with the San Jose Sharks and have previously worked in the AHL, College, and Private Sector. My experience includes strength and conditioning, athlete monitoring, return-to-performance, workload management, performance testing, and individualized player development.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with professional hockey players and alongside coaches, medical professionals, and performance staff at the highest levels of the sport. I’m also actively involved with the Professional Hockey Performance Organization (PHPO), helping contribute to education and professional development within hockey performance.
Best coach I ever had
My Dad! Growing up outside of Boston playing hockey with him as my coach was a very rewarding challenge I can now look back on and appreciate.
What athletes & parents should know
I care about doing things the right way. I’m not interested in gimmicks, making training unnecessarily complicated, or trying to exhaust an athlete just to make a workout feel difficult.
My job is to help athletes develop over the long term. That means training hard when appropriate, managing workload intelligently, communicating openly, and adapting the plan when circumstances change.
For parents, I want you to know that I’ll treat your athlete with the same level of care, preparation, and attention to detail that I bring to my work with professional athletes. For athletes, you can expect me to care about you as a person, be honest with you, and challenge you to get better.
Training locations
25% off your 1st lesson
$125
$94
Then $400/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.
Good Fit Guarantee
How it works
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact a coach?
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How do I book lessons?
Once you find a coach that fits your needs, go to their profile, select the package you'd like to purchase, and click 'Book Lessons'. Here, you can reserve your desired number of lessons along with the number of athletes who will be training. After sessions are booked, coordinate the dates/times for each session on your calendar - using the calendar is important since this is how your coach will get paid.
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Where will the coach hold their lessons?
Each coach typically has at least one preferred training location. You can see the location(s) by going to your coach's profile and finding the 'Training Locations' section. If a coach doesn't have locations listed here, you can message the coach to see where they train. Some coaches are willing to travel to clients for lessons, or even meet halfway.
When is the coach available to train?
Each coach sets their own schedule for training. You can see a coach's general availability by going to their profile and finding the 'Availability' section - it will list the days and times. If a coach doesn't post their availability, or if your preferred coach doesn't have your desired times available but you want to double check, message them to see if they can work with your schedule.
How do rescheduling, cancellations, and lesson credits work?
Good Fit Guarantee — If your first lesson isn't the right fit, we'll move your lesson credit to a new coach. No hassle.
Easy rescheduling — Cancel or reschedule up to 4 hours before a lesson, no questions asked.
Coach no-shows — You'll be fully credited and we'll help you find a replacement.
Flexible credits — Unused lessons last 12 months and can be used with any coach on the platform.
Questions? Our team is here to help. View our policies.
Do coaches work with both kids & adults?
Our coaches are open to helping athletes of any age and skill level. Please message your desired coach to ensure their skillset fits your needs.
Why should I trust AU and their coaches over other platforms?
AU was created by former college and pro athletes. We understand the benefits of training with a private coach. It develops discipline, boosts confidence, and provides an undeniable advantage - whether you are just learning the game or looking to earn a college scholarship. All AU coaches are required to pass a thorough onboarding process + background check, so you can trust you're training with the best.
At the end of the day, our mission is to provide athletes with better opportunities to succeed through coaching. You won't find a platform, and group of dedicated specialists, more excited to help you achieve your athletic goals!