My playing career
Born and trained in Russia, I moved to Canada at age 16 to play four seasons in the WHL. In 2002, I was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers.
For over a decade later I retired from a professional hockey career built on dedication, growth, and teamwork. Along the way, I had the privilege of being coached by—and skating alongside—some of the sport’s most respected names.
My Coaching Experience
During my time as a junior hockey player I was also a post-secondary student at Sports Academy in Russia and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management with a major in Hockey Coaching.
During those university years I developed a passion for hockey coaching on and off the ice and for several years during the off-season I worked with WHL/NHL/KHL players to prepare them for the upcoming hockey season.Today, I have over 15 years of hockey coaching experience and have worked with numerous hockey academies and private students.
What I Bring To The Ice
With a 15 year playing career and coaching experience both in North America and Europe, I’m able to blend the fast paced style with the strategic perimeter style of hockey
This gives kids a wide array of knowledge and experience that they will practice with me over and over again until it’s built into their muscle memory. That way, during a game, they have the blend of tools and skill sets that other players don’t have which gives them the ability to outwork and outsmart the opponent and become a well-rounded player.
Main Focus On My Custom Private Sessions:
Power Skating
- Balance
- Edge Work
- Backwards
- Crossovers
- Stop & Starts
- Turning
- Agility & Quickness
- Transitions
Shooting Technique
- One Timers
- Quick Wrist Shots
- Slap Shots
- Backhand Shots
- Stick & Body Position
- Game Scenario Shooting Drills
- Tipping & Puck Redirection
- Snap Shots
Puck Control
- Puck Control
- Stickhandling
- Passing & Saucer Passes
- Stick Position
- Shooting & Passing in Stride
- Scoring Fundamentals
- D-Man & Forward Specific Skills
- Body Positioning