Derrick Wong

Evan (CoachUp client)

We had a great experience with Coach Derrick. He is very knowledgeable and personable. Our son had a great experience. I highly recommend him.

Kenneth (CoachUp client)

Amelia loved her lesson and is looking forward to the next 4 sessions!

Abdurahman (CoachUp client)

Not passionate really lethargic charges too much for too little

Steven (CoachUp client)

My kids did their first training session with Derrick, he put them through the ringer! He was great at customizing a training program based on specific things we wanted to work on. The kids came away very tired, But came away with more knowledge!

Eric (CoachUp client)

My daughter learned a lot quickly and has a lot more confidence in herself.

Ian (CoachUp client)

My son, Bryan, worked with coach wong in power and strengthen in ice hockey. Coach Wong is well prepared for the training.He is also very observative towards my son's weakness and willing to share all his profession to us. It is a great help to my son to next level. Look forward to work again with coach and highly recommended to other players.

Michelle (CoachUp client)

Coach Derrick is awesome! My sons confidence skyrocketed after just one session with him. Great personality, great with kids, and easy to schedule sessions with. We took several sessions with Coach Derrick and will continue to keep in touch with him if we need additional help or to brush up on any skills needed. I would absolutely recommend him for any age player. Thank you Coach Derrick!

Kevin (CoachUp client)

I started playing ice hockey as an adult about eight years ago. I play men’s recreational hockey and Derrick is my coach. My goal is to learn more of the skills and techniques that I’ve missed out on, having never played youth hockey. He offered to come to one of my games and observe so that the instruction could be well tailored to me. We followed that up with on-ice instruction. Derrick had a set of drills and exercises that were directed towards improving my game in specific ways according to his observations. He also provided good explanation of why we were doing each drill and how I should use the lesson when I play. I’ve been able to carry the instruction forward into my recreational play and improve already. I’m looking forward to continuing with Derrick.

Leigh (CoachUp client)

Derrick is very knowledgeable and professional. He has a very good understanding of the structures and functions of muscles. He uses this knowledge to help his students improve their performance in sports, and also teaches them how to prevent injury by using proper stretching and body mechanics.
In addition, Derrick immediately picked up on some muscular issues that our son was having, which was effecting his ability to run and participate in sports to his fullest potential. He is helping us to develop a plan to strengthen and stabilize his muscles. His approach is very well rounded and we are happy we found him to work with our son!

Erin (CoachUp client)

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Elizabeth (CoachUp client)

Derrick is very observant, and provides helpful analysis of my strengths and weaknesses. He listens to what I want to work on, and tailors the session to develop those skills. He's a great coach.

Monte (CoachUp client)

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Darlene (CoachUp client)

At our first session, it was discovered my son is made for distance running and not a sprinter. We know get to see Coach Derrick in action in shaping him to reach his full potential. Thank you Coach Derrick.

Kevin (CoachUp client)

We completed a series of 6 sessions of soccer with Coach Derrick. He was responsive in scheduling, and we appreciated that he consistently gave extra time and instruction. One unique advantage was Derrick's connection with current and former players, who he brings to the session to give the opportunity to participate multi-player and one-on-one drills. A positive experience overall.

Robert (CoachUp client)

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Jennifer (CoachUp client)

Coach Derrick took the time to give my son the individual attention that he was not receiving at school. He also took the time to talk to me and give me valuable insight and information for me so I can do everything I can to help my son. He was patient and extremely informative!

K. Langel / Parent of Junior Player Coached (Testimonial)

Dear Sirs: I would like to offer this letter as a positive recommendation for Coach Derrick Wong. My son had the opportunity to play for Coach Wong as a Junior B player with the Troy Eagles program during the 2008-2009 season. During that season, I had numerous interactions with Derrick, and I can say that he definitely was a bright spot for my son and I. From the first pre-season game that we attended, Coach Wong made himself very accessible to all of the parents, which is a pretty rare thing at this level. After games, he was always available to answer any questions or concerns that the players or parents had. He has a very good demeanor with his players, and he knows where that fine line of coach and friend exists. Derrick had numerous duties with the Eagles, one of which was gaining outside sponsorships for the program. He was directly responsible for my company’s additional monetary sponsorship for the team. My son commented on numerous occasions that Derrick is an excellent on-ice coach. He has a great understanding of the game of hockey, and can convey that understanding to his players. Off-ice, he commented that he is by far the best strength and fitness trainer that he has ever worked with. That is a pretty large statement, coming from someone who has played hockey and also raced motocross since the age of five. Coach Wong’s tough physical training regimen helped propel some of his players to the A level for this upcoming season, including my son. I feel that Mr. Wong would be a benefit to any program that he was involved with. He has demonstrated to me and my family the ability to lead when needed, and has the correct presence to inspire his players. Sincerely, K. Langel Parent of T. Langel

S. Westenberg / Parent of Athlete (Testimonial)

This recommendation constitutes my wholehearted endorsement of Derrick Wong. During the time our son was being coached by Derrick, we saw a huge growth in our son's confidence and ability level. It was as if Derrick was able to reach inside him and pull him forward into the best that he could possibly be. While Derrick worked the boys hard, he did it with a sense of humor and an effective directness which made the boys want to excel. They were very loyal to him, and learned a good deal from his quiet leadership. Never one to berate them, Derrick would instead instruct and teach. He seemed very aware of the example he was setting. He seemed very happy coaching kids, and truly interested in their development as athletes and contributing members of society. Both my husband and I would enthusiastically recommend Derrick to anyone looking for a committed, experienced, and skillful coach for young aspiring teenage athletes.

J. Moody / Parent of Former Player (Testimonial)

I have known Derrick Wong since 2009 and in the amount of time I have known him he has impressed me in many ways. He coached my 21 year old son back when he was 14 years old. He puts great effort into planning what to do for on and off ice practices. He taught my son quite a bit in the short time he had been coaching him. My son really responded to his coaching ways, and even has become more dedicated to hockey, working on his own away from the team - both in working to develop himself athletically and modifying his lifestyle to maximize his performance. My son has gone on to play at the Division 1 HS level as a freshman, U-18 full season midget, Tier III Junior B level, and the Tier II Junior A level. I credit my son's progression with his formidable bantam major year where he helped my son identify his hunger and drive to be an exceptional elite player. Derrick wants the players to have fun and enjoy playing the sport. He too is serious when it comes to working his players hard on and off the ice. He expects all the players to commit fully and to put their all in each effort made. His passion and enthusiasm for the sport is contagious. His players work to be their best because they sense he applies the same standard to himself. Derrick expects the kids to be respectful both at the rink and away from the rink. He develops character through hockey development. I myself have played hockey at a high level at Cushing Academy for famed coach Steve Jacobs and am overall very impressed with his knowledge and understanding of the game. His commitment level is more than most of the coaches I have been around in a long time. Derrick is one of a few coaches I have come across both as a player and parent who has inspired me. His approach and intensity is refreshing to see. My son made his varsity high school team as a freshmen and played for the top U-18 full season midget team in Massachusetts, a national playoff Tier III Junior B level, a national playoff Tier III Junior A level, and a Tier II Junior A level team. I believe Derrick had a lot to do in helping to prepare my son accomplish these impressive feats and appreciate his efforts this past year. I feel that he would be a great addition to any program or coach for any athlete looking to improve. I wish that my son had the opportunity to play and train under him for a lot longer than he was able to. J. Moody Parent of Former Player

D. Livingston / Parent of Former Player and Business Owner (Testimonial)

I have known Derrick Wong since 2009 and have been impressed by his professionalism, advanced knowledge of the game, and his ability to prepare his players for the demands of high school and junior hockey. My son was a goalie on his Tier-1 midget split season program where he received excellent preparation. My own extensive playing and coaching experience gives me the necessary perspective to evaluate Derrick as a coach and leader. I must admit that, when the team was first selected, I was skeptical regarding the team’s ability to be competitive against other area Tier-1 programs. But Derrick did not let a diamond in the rough get him down. He showed exceptional commitment to create a program that would provide members on the team the ability to get in shape, fine tune their skills, learn new systems and techniques, and come together as a team. He made his knowledge of strength conditioning, skill development, and team systems tangible to a group of high school players. When the team was first picked, my son plus one other, were the only members on the team who had ever skated for a varsity high school program. By the conclusion of the split season, fourteen of the players on his team made their varsity high school team. The rest made JV. Derrick always made it clear to the players and parents that if they stayed committed to his program, their child would see significant improvements. His impressive ability at placing players on varsity teams shows his approach works. My son’s midget team often times out skated many of the top Tier-1 teams in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. I attribute the quick turnaround to Derrick and his ability to challenge, motivate, and inspire his team. My son went on to become the starting goalie for his Division One high school team this past season. I attribute my son’s increased athletic play and ability to stay consistent throughout the season to Derrick. I think Derrick is an excellent coach and would prove to be an invaluable asset to any high school hockey team or athlete looking to taking his/her game to the next level. His leadership skills, coaching philosophy, and ability to motivate young adults will benefit any ice hockey student-athlete. D. Livingston Parent of Former Player and Former Coach / Player

C. Livingston / Former Player (Testimonial)

It is with a great deal of pleasure that I write a letter of recommendation for Derrick Wong, my former coach who I got to know very well. When thinking about Derrick, some words which come to mind are: motivated, involved, hard-working, committed, and personable. He knows the game and is more than certified to work with athletes achieve their athletic goals whether it be sport specific for hockey or to improve on general athleticism via strength and conditioning, fitness, off-ice training and development, video analysis, biomechanics, etc. One of his greatest strength is conditioning. By far he was the best conditioning coach I’ve had both on and off the ice. Practice would start around 7 however he would show up with us at 5 to take us through off-ice before every practice. This off-ice would push us to our limits and really commit us to the team as well as get to know our fellow players. We would run through cardio drills and strength drills over and again and because of this I believe I was in the best shape of my life while playing for him. On the ice we would start off with a “bagskate.” This entailed us to do a suicide and upon returning back to the goal line, pulling ourselves using only our arms to the red line which would be followed by doing sit ups down to the other end. This drill became famous on our team and was a great way to discipline us when it was needed. It gave “feel the burn” a whole new meaning. After this our practice would consist of many college-pro level drills in order to create puck movement and use the open spaces of the ice. If something was not right, he would always have us do it again and again which gave him the nickname “Herb” after Herb Brooks, head coach of the U.S.A. team in 1980 when they won the gold. Derrick Wong has the information and the assets to make your hockey player, athlete, or team a winning success. With much enthusiasm, I strongly recommend Derrick Wong as a coach. Sincerely, C. Livingston Former AAA Midget Player (and standout starting Division 1 HS Goalie)