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Hello! I'm

Shawn Lopez

Mindset Hockey Coach

About Me

I have been playing hockey nearly my entire life. I combine my love for hockey and the brain into a unique coaching style with my background in Neuroscience and Kinesiology.

I started playing hockey around the age of 4. I grew up playing goalie in Chicago. I started out playing for the Glenivew Stars, in which we became one of 3 teams in Glenview history to go undefeated. I then played AAA for Team Illinois and Chicago Young Americans. I went to University of Michigan, where I was a freshman walk-on for the D1 varsity program and continued playing for the club varsity team.

I began coaching hockey in 2014 for Ann Arbor Huron High School, then at Northwestern University, Wilmette Braves Youth Hockey, and currently for the LA Kings Youth Developmental Program.

Hockey Program Overview

Mindset/Mental Preparation

The main foundation of the program. We start off by getting in the right mindset. Going through specific techniques on how to visualize, priming your mind and building confidence. After learning how to get in the right frame of mind, we transition onto developing pre-game routines and proper warm-up stretches along with breathing techniques to calm your mind during high stress situations.

Off-Ice Training | Neurotracking | Mobility

Off-ice training is the key to on ice success. Neurotracking - stimulating the eyes and the mind through vision exercises. If you don't see clearly, then you won't be able to fully process the information on the ice. Mobility - we will go through a series of movements to make you more flexible and less prone to injury.

Nutrition

A licensed physician will discuss proper pre-game meals, post-game and recovery meals. This may include a specific game meal plan tailored for your specific dietary needs.

Stuff That Warms My Heart

Shawn is amazing with my four year old nephew! He really helped him get past the hurdle of not fully understanding being on the ice and doing hockey drills. He is beyond patient and focuses on the improvements that are needed. I would highly recommend him as a coach!

Erika L.

My son (11 years old) loves coach Shawn. He said that coach Shawn is very easy to follow and he makes sessions extremely fun. Also teaching him things that he never got to learn from ice hockey clinics. Coach Shawn is very easy to understand when he gives directions. He is super nice!!

Yuriko L.

Shawn is a well rounded coach! He was my coach when I was a Senior at Huron High School and wished I was able to spend more time with him. He incorporated visualization techniques into my game and worked with me daily to help me control my anger issues in a healthier way, which helped me focus more on my game. Shawn is a very patient guy and will work with you in any way to improve your game!

Ross E.

My son did so well at the tournament! He had a positive attitude and got the whole game, which was a first. So thank you for all the work you did with him in the mindset program. Just wanted you to know it really made a difference.

Debra S.,

Coach Shawn is a professional, engaging goalie who uses personal expertise and trainee feedback to create the best possible session on the ice regardless of how long each session is. I have lots of fun every time we meet.

Andrew B.

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