Testimonials

TESTIMONIALS 
 
ADULT SKATER
 
“Diana is a gifted teacher. She has such knowledge of the sport and every drill she gave me from day one came together with a purpose. There was a reason for each drill—to build a foundation that was continually built upon one step at a time. She gave me encouragement and has the patience of a saint!”
 
Rich Burke
 
                      
COACHES

 
“Diana Schaefering is the best power skating instructor I have ever seen. She has a way of making sense of the very mechanical and technical aspects of the skating stride and fundamentals for both professional and beginning players. Unlike other skating programs, you will improve your skating stride, your balance, your power and your overall game with her unique system.”
 
Joe Baldarotta                                                   
Men's Head Coach
SUNY Cortland
 
 
“Diana Schaefering is the best skating instructor I have seen in 30 years of working hockey schools. Her instruction on edges and body position is the most thorough coaching for hockey players from youth to professional I’ve witnessed. That, along with one on one coaching ability, her upbeat personality and presentation, provides a great environment to learn and improve your skating.”
 
Bill Butters                                                    
Former NHL Player
Assistant Coach University of Wisconsin
 
“Diana was quick to fit in with the participants of the school, along with the Whaler’s players. She kept the players’ attention from the start and set the stage for disciplined learning. Her expertise was a definite asset to the school.”

Mike Veisor
Former Dir. Of Amateur Hockey Development
Hartford Whalers 
 
 
“Diana Schaefering was a visiting instructor for us at Minnesota’s Hockey Finesse International Hockey School. We had a staff of 110 years of hockey accumulative experience. But Diana taught US a lasting lesson when she told us a rule that she always teaches with: “Doing something FAST with poor technique only ingrains a bad habit. The only way to make sure a player will continue proper technique at full speed is to start slow, develop muscle memory through repetition and as the skill progresses, continue to add more speed.”
 
Bob O’Connor
Former National Coach in Chief, USA Hockey
1984 U. S. Olympic Assistant Coach
 
 
PLAYERS
 
"A dynamic instructor who holds hockey players’ attention using a great combination of authority and organization, along with fun drills and games. Very noticeable improvement in players’ skills after one week session.”
 
Blake Dunlop
Former NHL Player                                                            
 

“Diana knows how to teach the techniques of skating to hockey players as well as anyone I know. One of her greatest assets is she really cares about the kids as people and as hockey players.”
 
Bob Bassen
Former NHL Player     

 
“Diana teaches the skating basics along with edge work and power skating while making it fun for the kids.  I have seen a dramatic improvement in my son Brett’s skating since he has been working with Diana.”
 
Scott Young
USA Olympian and Former NHL Player                                                                
 
 
“Diana exhibits unbelievable patience and determination when teaching hockey skills to our son Matthew. He has improved dramatically under her direction.”
 
Keith and Chantal Tkachuk                                              
USA Olympian and Former NHL Player                                                                  
 
 
“To Demand Less From Yourself Is To Expect Less In Return”---“After I read this quote, I knew I had to find some way to improve my ability to skate in the NHL. Diana has given me the ability to look at the technical side of the stride and her knowledge has helped in the execution. In the last few years of working with Diana, I have noticed that the power transfer, through an improved stride and style, has left me with greater ability to compete, with a greater level of confidence, in bringing my game to a new level. Thanks for everything!”
 
Todd Ewen
Former 11 year NHL Professional  
 
“Diana helped me focus on fine tuning specific skills that were important in preparing myself for the upcoming season. She takes each skill and breaks it down into a step-by-step process that is easily understood and really works.”
 
Chris Pronger
Philadelphia Flyers