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Total Hockey and Total Hockey Training Systems was created by former NHL player and NCAA coach, Dean Talafous. Over the last five years, he has continued to develop the most advanced, hockey-specific, skill development protocols and products that hockey offers.   The Total Hockey system is the only skills development program that is being selected by current and former NHL players as their choice to run their own training facilities in locations around the country.

Dean has dedicated more than 40 years to hockey as both an NHL player (including the Minnesota North Stars) and as a Division 1 and Division 3 coach. After leaving coaching, he reflected back on his career and carefully examined the skill sets crucial to the game of hockey - quick start, quick feet, hockey vision, multi-tasking and hand-eye coordination. He recognized that few training programs focused specifically on these skills in an environment that was year-round, challenging and enjoyable. Committed to the future of hockey and excited by helping players of all abilities, he started Total Hockey in 2002. Since that time, he has patented leading-edge training products such as the Speed Ramp® which helps players improve first-step skating.

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  • NHL Player 500+ Games (Minnesota North Stars, New York Rangers, Atlanta Flames)
  • 20-Year College Coach (University of Minnesota, UW River Falls, University of Alaska-Anchorage)
  • NCAA Championship Coach (1995 – UW River Falls)
  • NCAA National Coach of the Year (1996 – UW River Falls)
  • NCAA Championship Player & MVP (1973 – University of Wisconsin))
  • 30-year Hockey Instructor
  • Youth Hockey Coach
  • Hockey Parent

 

Dean's Philosophy on Hockey Training

"I created Total Hockey to help players develop their skills and take their game to the next level. Our programs are hockey-specific and work on all the basic skills required to play the game. We’ve kept the training fun and positive with challenging drills. Throughout each session, each player will frequently be handling a puck or ball. Our program will improve each player’s athleticism and it will build confidence in their puck skills and playmaking ability. It is impossible to improve a player’s total skills with on ice practices and games only.I’m excited about Total Hockey and its potential for helping each individual player no matter what level they are playing at."