Custom coaching and video analysis designed to build skills, confidence, and a love for the game.
Submit a short video of your child and receive expert coaching feedback plus a personalized off-ice training plan built just for your player. Fun, effective hockey training for kids-no cookie-cutter programs.
At Made 4 Kids (M4K) Hockey Training, we’re all about making hockey training accessible, affordable, and most importantly FUN for families.
We help our athletes get the results they need to improve their game without dedicating countless hours of a parent’s time and money.
Too often we’ve seen hockey training get turned into a daily chore that loses all of its enjoyment. Our belief is that kids should have time in the day to enjoy a variety of sports or hobbies without the fear of falling behind in their hockey training.
That’s why our goal is simple: at M4K we offer personalized, enjoyable, and effective hockey training you can fit into your day, while keeping the passion alive in each athlete as they strive towards their goals.
We specialize in helping every athlete reach their full potential on the ice with our personalized off-ice workout plans, targeting each individual’s specific needs — no cookie-cutter or AI programs. After analyzing each video and sending feedback for on-ice improvement, we design a strength and conditioning program individualized to each young player.
Our approach helps athletes get the results they need to improve their game without draining parents’ time and money, and without robbing young players of their love for hockey.
Record and upload a short video of your child skating-right from your phone.
(Takes less than 2 minutes)
Our certified trainers use Dartfish to highlight what to improve. (Delivered in 48 hours)
Your child gets a custom training plan they can follow at home to build real skills and confidence-no ice time needed.
Seeing themselves on video helps young athletes improve faster and build confidence on the ice.
By slowing the game down frame by frame, we can identify skating habits, positioning techniques, and decision-making in a way players truly understand. Instead of generic coaching advice, every athlete receives personalized feedback focused on the areas that will help them improve most.
When players can watch themselves on video, coaching becomes easier to understand and apply.
Instead of guessing what needs improvement, athletes can clearly see their movements, compare techniques, and make adjustments with confidence. This visual learning approach helps reduce frustration, accelerate skill development, and create better habits on and off the ice.
Video analysis also allows players and parents to track progress over time – helping young athletes stay motivated while building confidence through real improvement.
To deliver this level of insight, we use Dartfish Software from Switzerland, a cutting-edge platform trusted by sports federations and clubs around the world, including the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). With Dartfish, our coaches can provide professional-quality analysis that was once only available to elite athletes, now made accessible to kids and families through Made 4 Kids Hockey Training.
By combining advanced video technology with a supportive coaching approach, we ensure that every athlete not only understands how to improve, but also experiences the satisfaction of seeing their own growth on the ice.
Help your child build confidence, improve hockey skills, and develop strong training habits with personalized coaching designed for young players of all skill levels.
Up to 4 minutes of video analysis with four exercises and a month-long plan.
Detailed feedback on up to 6 minutes of video plus a fully customized 1-month training program.
In-depth analysis of up to 8 minutes of video, a personalized training plan, and two live 1-on-1 Zoom sessions.
Quick 1-minute video review with personalized feedback and 1 targeted exercise.
Detailed feedback on a 2-minute video clip covering current strengths and areas for improvement.
Utilizing Dartfish technology, M4K Hockey Training creates personalized programs tailored to each player’s unique skill set. Our detailed video analysis creates your own personal training plans to ensure precise improvement and skill development for each athlete.
At M4K, we’re changing up traditional hockey training by offering affordable online training that you can join from anywhere. This way, we’re leveling the playing field, making quality hockey coaching accessible to everyone, no matter where you are or what your budget looks like.
We focus on setting realistic, age-appropriate goals that let young athletes see their progress and achievements along the way. The M4K approach not only improves your child’s skills but builds confidence and builds a passion for the game we all love.
As a small business, we really appreciate Google Reviews but we understand not every parent is comfortable leaving one. We absolutely love the personal feedback we get from our hockey families through email and chatting in our app.
“The video feedback and analysis was really helpful to see as a parent and I can see my kid trying to skate better. He did his workout without needing my help or having to drive him somewhere. He kept working on his hockey but he could do the workout without having to take time away from his other sports.”
“My 2 kids love hockey but geez the costs are through the roof! I’m a single mom and there’s nothing left after rent and such for summer hockey camp. I’m stoked I found M4K to help my kids get prepd for this season!! It’s brutal trying to find affordable and good quality hockey programs and I absolutely can’t thank Coach Dave enough for an awesome program that doesn’t break the bank.”
“Most of the trainers that offered works out to do at home for ice hockey players that I could find were men – my young daughter was really happy to have a woman ice hockey trainer. I want to thank Coach Elizabeth for giving my daughter a fun workout and a big confidence boost. I will be a regular customer.”
