Nichelle is a phenomenal coach, not just because she knows the game, but because she’s passionate and invested in her players’ development. I’ve known Nichelle for a few years now and have been lucky enough to learn from her on and off the ice. I’ve trained with her at 6am in small-group sessions and played defense with her against some of the best teams in the UWHL. Nichelle is constantly learning and sharing, bringing players up to the level she knows they can play at, encouraging them to push themselves and never stay down for too long.

In addition to having a high hockey IQ and intuitive understanding of the game, Nichelle also has a way of explaining things that just makes sense. She’s patient and kind, always willing to stay a few minutes late or go over this play or that play one more time. It’s been such a privilege learning from her and sharing the ice with her, and I encourage anyone who has the opportunity to do the same, to take it.

My attitude and approach to skill development changed when I began playing with Nichelle on the same team(s). She impacted the way I saw the game in real time and how tiny adjustments can have tremendous impact on subsequent shifts. Her ability to break down plays and offer a different perspective made me actively reflect on how my movements and positioning impact the play as a whole. She also helped me come up with actionable goals which were not overbearing and kept my skill level in mind. I could tell Nichelle genuinely cared to see even small improvements and she seemed to thrive off of others' accomplishments. Her big heart, endless patience, and impressive skill as a player and coach motivated me to attend private and group lessons with her, which I have done over the last 2 years. Since doing this, I became more patient and mindful with my skating and decision-making with the puck. 

Nichelle personalized every private lesson and took player feedback into account when identifying key areas which could be worked on. There was never a "blanket" lesson and each session with Nichelle was well worth it. Even in group lessons, her drills and exercises catered to her audience and she accommodated players of all skill ranges without slowing down the flow of the sessions. Her skating drills have drastically improved my edgework and confidence when using my weak side as well as comfort in controlling the puck at varying speeds. I learned how to effectively use my body to protect the puck and ways to make it a nightmare for my opponent to be up against me. Nichelle helped me establish a strong foundation as a player which I will continue to build up for as long as she offers her coaching.

I was reviewing the recordings from the very beginning of the lesson to the very end. In the course of only one hour the improvement in her skating, edge work, and shooting is amazing. She loved working with you. She can’t wait to get back on the ice with you. We’re very grateful and oh my gosh are you gifted. That’s actually an understatement! There are many people that are great players and great competitors, but to put both those things together with great coaching is a trifecta! 

Kat - mom of teenage hockey player  

I have been working with Nichelle for a couple of years now and without a doubt she is the best coach I have ever worked with. Nichelle has improved every facet of my game and the results in my play show it. She’s worked with me on detailed edge control, puck protection, defensive angling as a forward, effective zone entries, wall work, gap control, how to get a goalie moving, shot mechanics and much more. She can teach you how to have confidence with the puck, make smart decisions and avoid “puck panic”. If you want to improve your skills and increase the fun you have playing the game, you need to work with Nichelle. Her methods work!