MITCH GIGUERE
I have always leaned towards helping fellow coaches, from youth to pro level and teams. With my work ethic and attention to detail, I strive to use different ways to help the coaches understand better while providing a visual with drill drawing, videos and more.
ABOUT
Professional Coach
Mitch is a father of four children and is a hockey enthusiast! Currently, he is the assistant coach for the Wheeling Nailers in the ECHL. Affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) & Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL). In addition, he is a former KHL Coach and has obtained his High Performance 2 from Hockey Canada. Mitch also has an Advanced Coaching Diploma (NCCP4), received through the Canadian Sports Institute.
With his partnership with CoachThem, Mitch also contributes with a blog once a month! From skill specific top drill countdowns to tips and tricks on practicing like a pro, the goal is to help fellow coaches design simple drills and efficient practice plans.
STRENGTHS
ANALYSIS
COMMUNICATION
PREPARATION
DRILLS
Transition: Torpedo
This is an easy, get-going drill to start your practice with. With a lot of players in movement simultaneously, your forwards can choose if they want to go with 1 or 2 players. Defensemen will play as D2 and D1 before moving out of the drill.
Minnesota Wild - 04 3v0 to 2v1
With this drill, start with a breakout short side, following a 3v0 rush with a delay. The player doing the delay will receive the 2v1. A bit of a slow pace, but the drill works on the routes and execution of the delay and the 2v1.
McDavid Rush
This drill helps work on Tape to Tape pass, Communication, Speed, and Shoot To Score with one side at a time and 3 players simultaneously.
CALENDLY
OTHER TEAMMATES
Coach
MIKE BONELLI
My goal is to create a culture and atmosphere for my players that fosters love for training, competing, communicating and advancing forward in everything they do to become a better athlete and person.
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Coach
NICK TURCOTTE
At TDP, our culture is built on the belief that doing the right things every day for ourselves, our teammates, and the game, creates excellence. Success is never accidental; it’s earned in the quiet, unseen moments when no one is watching. We expect our athletes to push the pace, train with intensity, and embrace pressure, because pressure in practice creates diamonds in games.
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Coach
MATT KEILLOR
I use the Game Transfer Blueprint alongside CoachThem to bridge the gap between skill development and game execution, creating aligned standards for coaches and measurable growth for players.
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