Hockey Specific

Hello, my name is Andre Marais, and I want to share my passion for hockey with you. Hockey goes beyond being just a sport to me—it's an integral part of my life that has shaped who I am today. It has provided me with countless positive experiences, and I believe it should do the same for you.

If you share the same aspiration as me—to constantly strive for improvement and become the best version of yourself—then you've come to the right place. My goal is to help you exceed your potential and achieve greatness in hockey.

Why Hockey Smart? Players often don't know or have not been honestly coached in a way that helps them understand their game and performances. 

• Where are they strong and what are the areas which need the most attention?

• Is the player and athlete fully aware of how to get where they want to be? 

• Is the player being coached in a positive way which brings the best out of them?

• Is there a quantifiable and measurable plan in place that maps out the journey?  

• Does the player and athlete understand their 'Why?' and the 'How'? 

As a coach I care about the details and about being honest. Whether you're AAA or AA or B or C - I don't believe that should define your ceiling as a player.