Justin Nelson is a professional power skating /skills coach and he works with players in the USHL, NAHL, NCAA, CHL, ECHL, AHL, and NHL. When teaching power skating he demonstrates how acceleration, agility, balance, power, and stride each play an important role in being a strong skater. During Skills sessions he also focuses on the skills of Stickhandling, Passing, Shooting, and Battle. Justin left high school in his hometown of Davenport, Iowa to play junior hockey in the state of Minnesota and Boston.
In addition to hockey, Justin holds an associate degree in Criminal Justice. While attaining this degree, Justin also completed an internship with The Davenport Police Department. After graduating he became the hockey director in Cedar Rapids, where he spent two years. After two years in Cedar Rapids he took an opportunity to be the hockey director in his home town of Davenport Iowa. After spending a strong two years there Justin decided that he was going to pursue a career as being a professional skills coach. Justin is coming into his second year in the Chicago area.
Some of the teams/organizations that Justin will be working with for the 2011/2012 season are the Chicago Force Jr. A Organization (CSHL) and the Chicago Hitmen Jr. A Organization (NAHL). Justin will also be working with Northbrook Bluehawks Organization as well as Glen Brook North High School, Joliet Jaguars, Oakbrook Park Huskies, and the Ice Dogs at Glacier Ice Arena.
Some of the NHL skills coaches that Justin has a relationship are with Bessa (Pittsburgh Penguins), Rick Ferroni (Buffalo Sabres), Paul Lawson (Montreal Canadiens) Mark Caccio (Phoenix Coyotes) Tim Turke (Montreal Canadiens Shooting Coach). He works with these guys doing camps and clinics in the summer, preparing him for the future and his career as a skills coach.
Justin offers private lessons for individuals focusing on their strengths and correcting their weaknesses. He works with players on a one on one basis to develop their skills and help them succeed to the next level. During the off season, Justin spends his time teaching AAA, Junior Players, College Players and Professional Players preparing them for the future.
In addition to hockey, Justin holds an associate degree in Criminal Justice. While attaining this degree, Justin also completed an internship with The Davenport Police Department. After graduating he became the hockey director in Cedar Rapids, where he spent two years. After two years in Cedar Rapids he took an opportunity to be the hockey director in his home town of Davenport Iowa. After spending a strong two years there Justin decided that he was going to pursue a career as being a professional skills coach. Justin is coming into his second year in the Chicago area.
Some of the teams/organizations that Justin will be working with for the 2011/2012 season are the Chicago Force Jr. A Organization (CSHL) and the Chicago Hitmen Jr. A Organization (NAHL). Justin will also be working with Northbrook Bluehawks Organization as well as Glen Brook North High School, Joliet Jaguars, Oakbrook Park Huskies, and the Ice Dogs at Glacier Ice Arena.
Some of the NHL skills coaches that Justin has a relationship are with Bessa (Pittsburgh Penguins), Rick Ferroni (Buffalo Sabres), Paul Lawson (Montreal Canadiens) Mark Caccio (Phoenix Coyotes) Tim Turke (Montreal Canadiens Shooting Coach). He works with these guys doing camps and clinics in the summer, preparing him for the future and his career as a skills coach.
Justin offers private lessons for individuals focusing on their strengths and correcting their weaknesses. He works with players on a one on one basis to develop their skills and help them succeed to the next level. During the off season, Justin spends his time teaching AAA, Junior Players, College Players and Professional Players preparing them for the future.
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