“My kid showed moments of true talent, but was lacking confidence and direction. Shannon took him on a year ago  and in a matter of weeks he became the fastest skater on his team, His confidence has snowballed and he now feels he has a real future as a hockey player. She completely believed in him, and words can not express our gratitude to her for that.”

– Candace D.

“Shannon is a top notch skating coach and we are so grateful for her dedication to her skaters. While working with Shannon our player has shown rapid and transformative improvement. Shannon is a Pro! Her communication is excellent and she is always quick to reply to an email or open to having a chat off-ice. Her super-power is connecting with her skaters and it’s her EQ that separates Shannon from other coaches we have worked with. She takes time to get to know the kids and I’ve seen her ability to adapt her style to how each skater learns. Her feedback is always given from a player development perspective. Her skates are demanding and she pushes the skaters out of their comfort zone. The kindness and compassion she shows the kids is amazing and we are so grateful to have her as our players coach.”

 – Patrick Z.

“Per a recommendation from a Colorado family, we traveled 8 hours and two states away  to come skate with Shannon this week, and it was worth every minute of that drive!  We would never have gotten that kind of training where we’re from.  The improvement in that single week was instantly noticed by his coach and teammates.  We’ll do it again next summer!”

– John S.

“Shannon’s coaching has helped improve my skating in countless ways. Since skating with Shannon I’ve become a much faster, more explosive skater and I’ve also learned how to properly gain speed using crossovers. Shannon has also helped me develop a much more efficient stride which leads to better stamina in games.”

 – Ryan W.

“Shannon you’re absolutely amazing at what you have done for Kris this past month. Thank you for helping him continue to get stronger with each session!! You’re always communicating and giving feedback to the players. This is huge for us. Players can’t fix what is broken or to improve if they don’t get the proper teaching on how to improve what technique needs attention. You’ve done an amazing job with Kris and getting him back on the road to full strength and confidence again in his skating! Thank you Shannon Valerio”

– Julie P.

“Shannon works magic, pure and simple. Her drills sometimes just seem like a lot of circles, turns and skating end-to-end (I’m told this is overspeed) to the casual observer, yet my son always gets off the ice exhausted and exhilarated. The true magic, however, happens in a game when I see the speed and the moves that have not just led to more goals and assists, but he has moved from the third line to the first in a matter of weeks, and leads the team in power play goals.  Shannon, I know you’re humble, but as my son says “It’s all because of you!”

– Karla H.

“Shannon’s commitment to technical development is exceptional, as is her genuine heart for the athletes she coaches.  Without a strong skating foundation, everything else becomes more difficult and frustrating.  Shannon is an exceptional skating coach and I would not hesitate to recommend her to skaters.”

 — Eric O. 

“Shannon is outstanding; both as a person and as a skating coach. She has helped our boys gain tremendous improvement in their skating, but has also helped build their confidence. She is always there for them to talk through whatever is on their mind hockey wise. She is also an advocate for them. I am very impressed at what Shannon has been able to accomplish in their stride and power, we will continue to work with her as long as we are able!”

 — Erika W.

“ Thank you for being such a positive influence on Teegan this summer. One of the best hockey experiences he’s ever had.”

– Lara J.

“Shannon has been a true blessing to my son’s skating.  We have seen significant improvement in my son’s overall speed, technique and confidence.  Shannon has an eagle eye on every nuance to skating and we are so happy to have found her!!”

 – Cathy P.

“l have had a lot of coaches that say they are power skating coaches but they know nothing compared to Shannon”

– Tanner N.

“The dedication Shannon has for our kids’ development is unparalleled. She runs the kids at full-speed on full-ice for almost an entire hour, yet somehow still finds time to break down technique, explain how each drill is applicable to a game situation, and gives constant feedback  She even attends games to observe areas he can improve and incorporates these strategies into her sessions.  No other independent skills coach has ever done that!  It’s no surprise our son is now one of the fastest, most productive player on his team.

– Carter A.