Testimonials
WHAT THE PROS AND EXPERTS SAY!
"The program at Total Hockey - Hudson is a great example of what happens when a hockey mind thinks creatively about helping hockey players become better players. Dean Talafous knows from first-hand experience the importance of quickness in the first few strides and the ability to combine stick skills with skating and vision. Anyone who watches a session of Total Hockey - Hudson will walk away saying, ‘No question -- they're better hockey players right now, than they were an hour ago.’
The Talafous philosophy is that multi-tasking -- using hands, feet, and vision, all at the same time -- separates great players from average ones. Combining this with quickness training on the ramp -- and adding an element of recorded competition to measure personal improvement -- makes each workout seem like a hockey game. So, after watching young players train at Total Hockey - Hudson, you wonder how dryland training could ever be done another way.”
Jack Blatherwick
Physiologist: Washington Capitals
"I was privileged to see Total Hockey Training in action. I was very impressed with the ‘total’ approach to hockey training. The skating ramp is one of the best ways to train off ice for explosive acceleration that I’ve ever seen. A great concept and one that really works. Players who want to ‘get the jump’ should definitely work on the skating ramp. Players who want to develop their total hockey skills should go to Total Hockey-Hudson."
Laura Stamm
Internationally renowned power skating coach and Author of the book POWER SKATING
WHAT THE PARENTS SAY
"I have to say Nick LOVES your program. You both work together on bringing so many kids to the next level. He is going to miss your advice, push, drive, enthusiasm just before these try outs. He out and out said to me last night. He had a great practice last night and felt so good when he left the center. Thank you for offering him this opportunity to work with such talent as yourselves and those around him. You guys have a GREAT mission. Thank you for all you do with these kids, you have impacted one kid (Nick) for life around hockey.
THANK YOU for what you do as you made an impact on my kids life FOREVER!"
Cheri Coltrain
“The TH Hudson Elite Program has been so much more than hockey to my son Ryan. It has transformed his approach to the game on-ice, off-ice and also the mental side of the game. It not only has improved Ryan's hockey skills and strength, but instilled a level of confidence that has allowed him to compete on a national level. Dean, Pete and Jax have created an environment that allows serious hockey players to prepare themselves for the next level. From the hockey skills development to the strength and training, to the mentoring of the athletes. Total Hockey Hudson is the complete package.”
Parent of Ryan Dau
Team Wisconsin U16 Team
"Just a note to let you know how well the boys look this fall during practices. It's amazing the confidence Coop has in his abilities this year. He has worked very hard and along with Total Hockey, he finally should be able to be at his best this year. Just want to say thanks for your help and attention you, Jax and Dean have given our boys to be there best. I'm sure they'll be back again. Hope to see you around this year a little."
Take Care,
A very proud Dad.
Scott
"Thanks for a great year. Billy made the A Bantam team and was super happy (and so were we)! After talking with the coaches they couldn't believe his playing ability and improvement from last year-thanks to the Total Hockey AAA program. We are looking forward to watching him play Bantams this winter and we are looking forward to seeing you in the spring for his last year of 1996 play with Total Hockey. "
Bill Marlow
South St. Paul Parent
"I want to thank you so much for all the hard work that you did with Landon this spring. We all know that everyone has a superstar for a kid and I am sure at this level it only gets worse. I personally think you guys did a great job and am very thankful that you gave Landon this oppurtunity to learn from you. I felt that you made hockey fun once again for Landon and he really enjoyed himself. I am very proud of the way that he wants to better his personal records during dryland and love hearing him talk about it when he gets home. I feel you have a great program I just wanted you to be reminded of that. "
Lance Albrightson
Baldwin, WI Parent
"Thank you for the dedication you demonstrate to make a difference with each and every kid. I know Alex has thoroughly enjoyed the past 6 weeks and has improved. She is motivated and really has that confidence back in herself of the player she is and wants to become. The other day she said to me on our ride home from camp, "I just love all of them and that program, I want to go back".
Thank you
Amy Sonnek
“We have been bringing our boys to Total Hockey-Hudson for over 4 years now. There is simply no other camp or practice environment that compares to the Total Hockey experience. From the ‘Speed Ramp’ to the ‘Shooting Stations’, from the ‘Challenge Course’ to the ‘Stick Handling’ drills, the players get individual attention from ‘qualified’ hockey instructors. We also enjoy the fact that the Talafous family is there every day to work our boys. They remember your children and they always offer encouragement and constructive feedback. We are very fortunate to have this facility so close…”
Bob and Heidi Griffin
Parents of Woodbury Hockey Players
“Our son Hans, who plays for the Tier 1 Bantam team at Shattuck St. Mary’s, is a very good hockey player, but needed to increase his speed and quickness to go to the next level. We feel that by training at Total Hockey-Hudson with Dean and Pete, it has helped achieve this goal. With the use of the speed ramp and slide boards, his quickness on the ice has improved. His whole game has been elevated with the input of Total Hockey-Hudson. We appreciate the personal interest that Dean and Pete have taken in our son.”
John Drawbert
Parent of Shattuck St. Mary's Hockey Player
