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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Craig J.
Ice Hockey
SILVER
I am an Ice Hockey Coach committed to ensuring that every single person I coach learns to respect the game and each other. View all coaching experience
This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time.
Training Locations
- Palisades Center Ice Rink, 4900 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack, NY
- Protechockey Ponds Ice Center, 15 Worlds Fair Drive, Franklin Township, NJ
- Secaucus, NJ
Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Forward, Defense
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Faceoffs, Shot Blocking, Stickhandling, Skating, Shooting, Passing, Checking
Credentials
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Forward, Defense
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Faceoffs, Shot Blocking, Stickhandling, Skating, Shooting, Passing, Checking
More About Coach Craig
I have an extensive amount of experience coaching and training athletes of many different ages. I was a student/assistant coach and team manager for college students when I was a student at St. Thomas Aquinas College. I have also coached children ages 2 to 8 since 2011. I have coached USA Hockey Level 3 and I am a USA Hockey level 1 Referee. I have worked as a coach at PlayMaker All Stars. I have also coached many different teams and have won championships. I currently coach the New Jersey Ice Dogs (18 & 14u) and the Protec Ducks (u8). I have coaches NJ Wild Batham’s (14u), and the Palisades Predators (14u), as well as Saint Thomas Aquince College for 5 years while i was in school. I have been an instructor for the Lacrosse Team at Cedar Grove, and worked at PlayMaker All-Stars. I have USA Hockey Level 4 and Red Cross CPR and First Aid for industry certifications. With all of my background and experience, I bring my sense of leadership, expert knowledge, sportsmanship, and integrity to every single job position and experience I have in the coaching field.
My playing career spans from Fair Lawn High School 2003-2006 •Varsity Defenseman 2006•JV Defenseman 2003-2006
Garden State Games Tournament 2005 •Forward
Bergen Xpress - Defenseman and Forward 2003-2005
Slayers- Defenseman 2002
Fair Lawn Youth ice Hockey Association •PeeWee and Bantam Defenseman and Forward 2001-2003
Clifton Youth Ice Hockey Association Clinic 1996-1998
Montclair Youth Ice Hockey Clinic1994-1995
I session plan is to teach the players to respect the game and each other. Also I try to create a fun environment since i have learned over the year that in order to get the best out of your player or team you need to make it fun. I use fun games to work on skill development in a group setting.
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Client Reviews
Daniel (CoachUp client)
Craig has a way with kids by using humor and fun drills to get his point across. He’s a great coach for youth hockey.
Frank (CoachUp client)
Coach Craig was great and my son really enjoyed his coaching style. highly recommend!
Renee (CoachUp client)
My son usually doesn’t like training but when he tried training with Coach Craig he liked him that’s such a relief and I hope he continues to enjoy it. Thanks Coach Craig
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