About Us:

Coach Nick brings nearly 15 years of experience as a goalie director, goalie coach, and head coach, and has spent time educating groups from 6 years old to college and professional goalies. He strives to know each student as a person first, and then create individual, holistic development plans encompassing on-ice, off-ice, vision, mental skills, and emotional habits. Even for drop-in students, Coach Nick delivers extensive feedback that will guide them through their season.

In addition to Coach Nick, we have several longtime goalies who have come back to coach. Our senior goalies are expected to mentor as part of their curriculum, and all receive dedicated coaching education to ensure the high quality we expect. Coach Nick is always on the ice — but we ensure that there are several voices with whom goalies can connect.

Our Philosophy:

Everything we do is rooted in the science and psychology of skill development. We’re the nerdiest, most unorthodox group of coaches you’ll ever find. But we’ve learned that thinking outside of the box and staying ahead of the curve creates goalies who are more creative, well-rounded, and prepared for the journey ahead. Much of this approach centers on community, too; we create an environment full of supportive voices that keep the goaltending flame alive throughout the grind.

We also aim to be a free source of knowledge to coaches and goalies alike. We believe our coaching is what carries value, but knowledge shouldn’t be gated. Check out the Resources dropdown on our website for free resources like our drill library and shot tracking tool.

What We Offer:

We often attend team practices or can schedule private/small group lessons upon request. We frequently consult with associations during the season and help build or run their goaltending programs end-to-end. Camp availability is limited for 2026 and will be posted on Instagram this Spring. Visit dcreasegoaltending.com to learn more and to get in touch.

Coaching Resume:

• USA Hockey Gold-level Goaltending Coach (published thesis project on holistic evaluation methods)
• Central Mass Goaltending Development Coordinator — Mass Hockey
• Goaltending Director — Central Mass Revolution Youth Hockey
• Camp Goaltending Coach — USA Hockey Girls’ Eastern Regional Development Camp
• Former Head Coach of Varsity 2 & JV; Goalie Coach — Mount St. Charles Academy
• Contributor & Attendee — Global Goaltending Retreat