Hockey/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer all questions about ice hockey from Mites level to College. I have 15 years as a Goalie Coach, 5 years as an assistant coach, 6 years as a hockey director, and 9 years as a General Manager
Experience in the area
I have been in the industry now for over 35 years and I have developed youth and adult programs from Canada to Mexico. Plus, I design 100's of free practice drills for 1000's of coaches worldwide in 41 different countries. http://www.passthepuck.net
Organizations
USA Hockey Pass the Puck, Inc.
Publications
HF forum International Hockey Forum Pass the Puck Blog
Education/Credentials
I have a level 5 coaching certification with USA Hockey and a level 3 instructor certification.
Awards and Honors
Level 5 USA Hockey Coaching Certification
Past/Present Clients
Currently I have 3000 coaches from 41 different countries that are register with my web site. http://www.passthepuck.net
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box | 04/26/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I really appreciate your comments and that ..... |
| Prashant S Akerkar | 04/19/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Rob Thank you. Thanks & Regards ..... |
| John | 03/21/12 | 10 | 7 | 10 | Very helpful overall response. Great deal of ..... |
| Cory | 02/22/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Very knowledgeable |
| barry | 12/19/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Rob Lopez
2012-04-30 How to help a young goalie progress:
Tim, Your son is on the right track for success. Most goalies never advance because they end up playing at their level with a local rink team. Plus, if he stays at home, if the coach doesn't know
2012-04-17 Hockey Goal Rules:
Prashant, Thanks for writing. The goal is determined by the top bar and the line on the ground. If the ball passes the plan line completely, no goal is awarded. If it passes half way, it is no goal
2012-04-13 to join or become the next fighter or paser or goal scorer:
Jean, Thanks for writing. You can become whatever you want. However, skill level is directly proportional to how much ice time you get. The more ice, the better skill level. If you would like to
2012-03-26 Hockey in Mexico?:
John, Thank you for writing. Please write me or give me a call tomorrow if you have time and I will fill you in with what's going on down here. Rob Lopez - CEO / Commissioner Pass the Puck, Inc
2012-03-21 3 on 3:
John, Here's a website that I write coaching tips for. http://forums.internationalhockey.net/showthread.php?11448-Coaching-Tip-86-Playi If you ever need help, just
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