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University of Massachusetts--Boston (MA)
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2 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Nick A.
Ice Hockey
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Hi, I’m Nick Albano — after 5+ years playing professional hockey worldwide, I now coach youth to pros with one mission: helping every player reach their full potential. View all coaching experience
Training Locations
- Bando Performance - Worcester, 112 Harding St, Worcester, MA
- Bando Performance - Woburn, 10 Micro Drive, Woburn, MA
- Bando Performance - Dedham, 1105 East Street, Dedham, MA
Coach is willing to travel up to 25 miles
Packages
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
Nick focuses on developing the core on-ice skills every player needs to succeed: skating, shooting, passing, stick handling, and learning how to protect themselves in game situations. His approach is built around game-real... See More
Session Length: 50 minutes
$300 1 session + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
Synthetic ice shooting and stick handling lessons. Depending on age/skill level we will either develop or grow skills shooting and stick handling the puck. Woburn Location Only
Session Length: 50 minutes
$80 1 session + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
Synthetic shooting lesson focusing on release, timing, accuracy and power. Woburn Location Only
Session Length: 30 minutes
$50 1 session + applicable fees
Recommended
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
Loconte Arena (97 Locust St, Medford, MA 02155) Friday, October 10: 8:00–9:00 PM Friday, October 17: 8:00–9:00 PM Sunday, October 26: 8:00–9:00 PM Sunday, November 2: 8:00–9:00 PM Sunday, November 16: 8:00–9:00 PM Ag... See More
Session Length: 1 hour
$250 5 sessions ($50/ea) + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
Loconte Arena (97 Locust St, Medford, MA 02155) Friday, October 10: 8:00–9:00 PM Friday, October 17: 8:00–9:00 PM Sunday, October 26: 8:00–9:00 PM Sunday, November 2: 8:00–9:00 PM Sunday, November 16: 8:00–9:00 PM
Session Length: 1 hour
$70 1 session + applicable fees
In-Person Training
for a single athlete
Reach out directly to learn about the full package!
Session Length: 15 hours
$3500 1 session + applicable fees
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Forward, Defense
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Stickhandling, Skating, Shooting, Passing, Checking
Credentials
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University of Massachusetts--Boston (MA)
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2 years
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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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Stickhandling, Skating, Shooting, Passing, Checking
More About Coach Nick
I have coached athletes ranging from ages 7 to 30+, developing players from youth through professional levels, including those competing in the NHL, AHL, ECHL, NTDP, USHL, BCHL and more.
Played professionally in the AHL, ECHL, ICEHL, Alsvenskan
3 time NCAA All American
New England Hockey Journal Cover Athlete
Boston Bruins Development camp 2018
Typically, I begin sessions with activation exercises for both the hands and feet, incorporating quick edge work and stick-handling drills. From there, the progression depends on the client’s consistency. For new or occasional clients, the focus may be on introducing fundamental skating, stick-handling, and shooting skills. For ongoing clients, each session is designed to build upon the previous one, ensuring steady development. The objective of a single-session skate is to present the game from a different perspective, encouraging the athlete to approach it with a new mindset and broaden their understanding. For consistent clients, the training is structured to progressively build skills and concepts, ultimately helping the athlete reach their full potential.
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Client Reviews
Tony (CoachUp client)
Great coach and mentor
Bing (CoachUp client)
Coach Nice was great. My son and his teammates started working with Nick since summer and the boys loved him! awesome skill improvement and fun, I would highly recommend Coach Nick.
Natalia (CoachUp client)
In today’s hockey, individual training is key to development. As a parent, I’m grateful to have found Coach Nick—he is attentive to details, positive, and very skilled. My child not only improves technically with each session but also looks forward to each practice. I highly recommend Nick to anyone seeking quality hockey coaching.
Scott (CoachUp client)
Coach Nick has been a great coach to my 15u player helping him work on the finer details of the game along with sharpening his hockey IQ, even after just a few sessions he has had an impact on his offensive production and confidence. Definitely recommend Coach Nick if you are looking for a great coach who can impact your players game very quickly with his insights, experience, and clear communication skills.
Paul (Testimonial)
Great lesson, really cares about each kids success.
Derek (Testimonial)
Nick worked with my 2015 son and he absolutely loved it!
Tony Bongiorno (Testimonial)
Nick has been working consistently with my son, Nicky, and the results have been incredible. His confidence has grown and his skill level has seen significant improvement. Nick has a way of pushing athletes while keeping the sessions fun and engaging which has made all the difference. Nicky is playing on a whole new level.
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