WHO WE’VE COACHED

 

Rob Blake – Hall of Fame Defenseman – #4 in picture working w/ Robby (LA Kings)

“Robby listens first, takes it all in and explains exactly what’s needed… Everyone skates differently, and Robby is not trying to change your style… instead he works on improving the style you already have.”

Cammi Granato – Hall of Fame Forward

Cammi Granato, pictured working with Robby on edgework and lateral mobility during her Hall of Fame career as Gold Medalist and Captain of Team USA.

Luc Robitaille – Hall of Fame Forward

Luc Robitaille, Former NHL Superstar and Hall of Famer, pictured working with Robby on his skating, which he did throughout his illustrious career… even in his last season in the NHL, he would stay late after practice working on his balance, agility and technique.

Angela Ruggiero – Hall of Fame Defenseman

Angela skated with Robby throughout her Youth Hockey playing days and on up to her storied Olympic career as Gold Medalist/Captain of Team USA… She also worked for us as an Instructor for years!

Jeremy Roenick – Hall of Fame Forward

One of the Greatest American Forwards ever and also a member of the USA Hockey Hall of Fame… Roenick worked with Robby on his speed, acceleration and tight turns for most of his tenure with the Los Angeles Kings.

Eddie Olczyk – USA Hockey Hall of Fame Forward

Now, the lead TV commentator for NBC Sports NHL Games… Olczyk skated with Robby while with the Los Angeles Kings, working on his posture, speed, quick starts and acceleration… we also loved having his sons skate with us at our annual Camps in Chicago!

Mathieu Schneider – USA Hockey Hall of Fame Defenseman

Mathieu played 21 years in the NHL, and worked consistently with Robby in the Summer months on his Stride, Transitions, Backward Crossovers, and more… and for many years after retiring from playing, Mathieu was Assistant to the Executive Director with the NHL Players Association.

Tony Granato – USA Hockey Hall of Fame Forward

Tony played 14 years in the NHL with the Rangers, Kings & Sharks and he represented Team USA in the Olympics and World Cup of Hockey… Tony worked consistently with Robby on his skating from early in his Pro career until the end of his playing career! Formerly Head Coach of the Colorado Avalanche, and at the University of Wisconsin, Tony is currently an analyst on NHL Network.

Kendall Coyne Schofield – Captain of Team USA

USA Olympic Superstar Kendall Coyne has skated at Robby’s Camps since her first years in youth hockey… she also worked as an Instructor at many of our Camps in her hometown of Chicago.

 

Mats Naslund – IIHF Hall of Fame

Pictured, Robby working with Former Montreal Canadiens and Team Sweden Superstar Mats Naslund in Malmö, Sweden.  Robby worked with Naslund, a 3-time NHL All Star, Stanley Cup winner and former Lady Byng recipient, on all skating fundamentals during his Swedish Championship season with Malmö IF.

Connor Clifton

Pictured, Robby in NJ with Tim Clifton Sr., Corey Clifton (BCHL) & Connor Clifton (NHL – Buffalo Sabres Defenseman)… All 3 Clifton boys (Not Pictured: Tim Jr. – AHL San Jose Sharks), have taken our Camps and worked for us every year since they were Mites… Connor & Tim lead Quinnipiac College to the National Championship game when playing there.

Tyler Johnson

Tyler skated with us every year while playing Youth Hockey in Spokane… and then helped out as a Counselor at our Camps whenever we came to town.  As you can see in the picture, Robby did an NHL Network segment, discussing how Tyler, as a smaller NHL Star, uses technique, power and leverage to make up for his size.

Seth Jones

The Star USA Defenseman currently with the Chicago Blackhawks, Seth and his brother Caleb skated with us at our Camps every year while playing youth hockey in Denver.  As a taller player, we worked consistently on getting him lower, more powerful and more aerodynamic!

Jonathan Toews

Robby worked with Toews his draft year at Pat Brisson’s (agent) Camp in Los Angeles… He worked diligently on his stride, and especially quick starts, and would be the first player on the ice and last off.

Braydon Coburn

Star NHL Defenseman Braydon Coburn, pictured working with Robby on his Forward Stride using the same type of Resistance Training that we use at all of our Youth Hockey Clinics.

Bobby Ryan

Robby worked with Bobby throughout his Youth Hockey playing days in Los Angeles… and then again with the Anaheim Ducks (Picture).

Danny Briere

The former NHL Star, Danny was always one of our hardest workers when it came to skating techniques. Robby worked with him throughout his Junior and Early Professional years… and now he works with all of his kids on their skating techniques ~ full circle!

Mike Cammalleri

The former NHL Star worked with Robby early in his career with the Los Angeles Kings on attaining more speed, power and agility.

Dany Heatley

The former NHL Star and 1st Overall Draft Pick worked with Robby on his Speed and Quickness while with the Atlanta Thrashers.

Brian Dumoulin

Robby worked with the NHL Star Defenseman while he was playing for Wilkes Barre in the AHL… Made great use of the Ipad Video Analysis.

George Parros & Jerred Smithson

Pictured, Robby teaching crossover power to former NHL players Parros & Smithson… George skated with and worked for us while starring at Princeton.