Ice Hockey Mentor / Coach – Ex-Professional Player (NHL / KHL / Top European League)

I'm looking for an ex-professional ice hockey player to be a long-term mentor and coach. Someone who's played at the highest level — NHL, KHL, SHL, Liiga, DEL, NLA, or equivalent top European leagues — and wants to share that experience to help a competitive adult player take his game to the next level. This is a complete mentorship — from on-ice skills to game IQ, off-ice training, mental game, and lifestyle. Freelancers only — no agencies. Ongoing engagement, primarily remote with potential for occasional in-person sessions depending on location. --- ABOUT ME • 30-year-old competitive ice hockey player based in the Netherlands • Currently training 16+ hours/week and playing recreationally in Dutch leagues • Also a serial tech entrepreneur running multiple international ventures — so I balance hockey with a demanding business career • Hungry to improve and push my limits — I want to know how far I can go in this sport • Looking for someone who's been at the top and can help me see the game differently --- WHAT I NEED On-Ice Skills Development • Skating — edge work, speed, agility, transitions, efficiency • Shooting — accuracy, release, shot selection, scoring in traffic • Stickhandling — puck control, deking, hands in tight spaces • Passing — tape-to-tape, saucer passes, timing • Video review of my games with specific skill feedback and drills to work on Game IQ & Tactics • Positional play — where to be and why, reading the play before it happens • Offensive and defensive systems — understanding structure and when to freelance • Decision-making with the puck — when to shoot, pass, hold, or dump • Away from the puck — supporting plays, creating space, backchecking • Video analysis — breaking down my game footage together, identifying patterns and mistakes • Understanding what separates good players from elite players Off-Ice Training • Strength and conditioning programs specific to hockey • Explosive power, speed, and agility training • Flexibility and mobility for injury prevention • Periodization — structuring training around game schedule and season • Dryland training that translates directly to on-ice performance Mental Game • Composure under pressure — staying calm and making plays when it matters • Confidence building — playing with swagger, not hesitation • Compete level — bringing intensity every shift • Dealing with mistakes during games — short memory, next shift mentality • Pre-game preparation and in-game focus routines Career Development • Honest assessment of my current level and realistic potential • What it would take to play at higher levels • Understanding the gap between recreational and semi-pro / professional • Pathway advice — leagues, tryouts, showcases, opportunities Lifestyle & Balance • How to balance serious hockey with a demanding business career • Recovery, sleep, and lifestyle habits of professional players • Nutrition and training habits that fit a busy schedule • Lessons from your career on discipline, sacrifice, and longevity in the sport --- WHO YOU ARE • Ex-professional ice hockey player — NHL, KHL, SHL, Liiga, DEL, NLA, or equivalent top European league • Passionate about the game and about helping others improve • Able to break down complex hockey concepts into actionable advice • Direct and honest — tell me what I need to hear, not what I want to hear • Comfortable with video analysis and remote coaching • Patient but demanding — you push me to improve Bonus: • Coaching experience (any level) after playing career • Experience mentoring adult players (not just juniors) • Experience with players who started late or came from smaller hockey nations • Understanding of Dutch/European hockey landscape • Experience balancing hockey with life outside the sport • National team experience --- HOW WE WORK • Primarily remote — video calls, game film review, training plans • Occasional in-person sessions possible depending on your location • Regular sessions — frequency based on what works (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) • Async communication for quick questions and feedback between sessions • Long-term mentorship — this is a relationship, not a one-off consultation --- TO APPLY 1. Your playing career — where you played, at what level, how long 2. Any coaching or mentoring experience after your playing career 3. Your approach to developing a player remotely 4. What you think separates a good mentor from a great one 5. Fee structure (per session or monthly) 6. Availability to start

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