Hockey skating development

Skate with purpose.

Play with confidence.

Build the skating skills that make a difference in every shift. Matchwell helps hockey players develop stronger edges, quicker acceleration, efficient movement, and the confidence to bring those skills into the game.

Private coaching • Team training • Camps & clinics

The Matchwell method

01

Edge control

02

Acceleration

03

Skating efficiency

04

Game transfer

Game-aware coaching

Meet your coach

Better skating starts with

the right guidance.

Every player has another level in them. Matchwell brings focused instruction, purposeful drills, and game-aware coaching together to help athletes understand how they move, and how to move better. Whether you are building fundamentals or refining advanced skills, each session is designed around progress you can feel on the ice.

Coaching built around

the details.

01

4 core skating pillars

A clear framework for player development.

02

Every age & level

Training adapted to each player’s stage.

03

Game-ready movement

Skills developed to transfer into real play.

The Matchwell method

Skills that show up

when the game is on.

Strong skating is more than moving fast. It is the ability to change direction, create separation, stay balanced, and respond to the play. Our approach breaks skating down into four connected fundamentals, then builds them back into confident, game-ready movement.

01

Edge Control

Own every turn, cut, and change of direction. Develop balance and edge awareness to stay in control while moving under pressure.

02

Acceleration

Make the first strides count. Build explosive starts, stronger pushes, and the ability to create space when it matters.

03

Skating Efficiency

Move with less wasted effort. Improve posture, stride mechanics, rhythm, and energy management so every movement has a purpose.

04

Game Transfer

Take your skills beyond the drill. Practice transitions, stops, starts, pivots, and movement patterns that connect directly to game situations.

For teams & organizations

One ice session.

A stronger skating foundation.

Give your team focused skating development without losing sight of the game. Matchwell can work alongside your existing practice structure or lead dedicated skating sessions built around your team’s needs, age group, and goals.

Team skating sessions integrated into regular practices.

Small-group instruction focused on specific skills.

Dedicated rink days for deeper technical development.

Optional assistant-coach support for larger groups.

Team packages

The right session

for your team.

Team Session

Team Skating Session

$150

per 30-minute session · starting price

Focused skating instruction for your players, built around the team’s current level and development priorities. Final pricing depends on session length, group size, rink rental, and location.

  • Structured team skating development.

  • Session plan based on team goals.

  • Age- and level-aware instruction.

  • Scheduling coordinated with the organization.

Rink Day

Dedicated Rink Day

Custom quote

Based on ice time, group size, and staffing

A more intensive development block with a structured plan and additional on-ice support where needed. Built for teams or organizations with multiple groups.

  • Extended development block.

  • Multiple groups or age levels.

  • Additional coaching support.

  • Structured plan for the full day.

One player. One plan.

Personal coaching.

Purposeful progress.

Get individual attention on the parts of your skating that can make the biggest difference. Private sessions are tailored to your experience, goals, and position, with clear feedback and drills you can continue working on.

$150

/ 30-minute session

Book with Matchwell

Ready to take your next stride?

Choose your preferred rink, tell us what you want to improve, and send a lesson request. We’ll follow up to confirm availability and session details.

Book with Matchwell

Ready to take your next stride?

Choose your preferred rink, tell us what you want to improve, and send a lesson request. We’ll follow up to confirm availability and session details.

Get in touch

Let’s build

a stronger game.

Have a question about team training, private coaching, camps, or clinics? Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll help you find the right next step.

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