What Athletes Say
Hear from the players who've experienced our training excellence.
Helpful Posts and Tutorials
"Thank you for all your posts and tutorials! My team has been working on the tubes defense drill at practice and it's made such a difference already!!!"
Mental Toughness Training
"The coaches don't just focus on physical skills - they taught me how to read the game, make split-second decisions, and stay composed under pressure. It's made all the difference in competitive matches."
Professional Development Path
"Thanks to the structured training program and expert guidance, I earned a scholarship to play at the collegiate level. The coaching here prepared me for success both on and off the field."
Player from Australia
"Hockey player from Melbourne, Australia. Thank you for everything you contribute on Facebook groups. I am learning so much from you."
Confidence Through Excellence
"Every session challenges you to be better than yesterday. The supportive environment and high-quality instruction helped me find my love for the game again and reach my full potential."
Parent Feedback
Hear from parents and others about the impact of the training.
Appreciated for Coaching
"Thanks again for making the trip to coach the girls. I think it was a great experience for all of them."
Impactful Lessons
"You were great. Both said they learned so much. Thought you were just tough enough on them when they made mistakes -- didn't sugar coat, cared about their well-being, and felt challenged learning not just variations on skills, but completely new techniques."
Challenging Training
"Thanks so much. The kids' heads were spinning after you left. A lot to take in -- and hard to wrap their mind around the fact that a lot of the field hockey they learned is not good field hockey. So appreciate your time today. See you tomorrow."
Effective Practice
"Thanks so much Derek! The girls gained a ton practicing with you."
Parent Feedback
"Hi, Derek. My girls really enjoyed your lessons. I would absolutely like to chat."
Detailed Coaching
"Lesson I thought you were very specific about what you felt she needed to fix which was helpful. She thought she got a lot out of the lesson. From what she absorbed she felt that there was a lot more wrong with how she plays than she had thought and that she had been taught by other coaches."
Caring Coach
"Thank you Derek. It is easy to see that you truly care about the game and these players. And that you enjoy teaching."
One of the Best Trainers
"I hope you will come back soon because you are one of the best trainers we have ever had. You taught us so many things in such a short time. You showed us that hockey is simple when you move to the right spaces."
Defense Drill Impact
"Also, thank you for all your posts and tutorials! My team has been working on the tubes defense drill at practice and it's already made such a big difference."
Top Notch Training
"Thank you Derek. She has really appreciated the training. You are top notch."
Coach Derek Pappas has been instrumental in developing athletes through personalized training programs, technical skill refinement, and mental preparation strategies that prepare players for success at all levels.