National Coaching Certification Program Level 3
25+ years skating instruction experience

As a full time professional skating instructor for over 25 years I have been fortunate to be able to work with elite athletes both in hockey and figure skating throughout my career. My unique role at the Internationally renowned Mariposa School of Skating was that of a specialty coach dealing only with edges, power, and skating technique for skaters of all levels and ages. My figure skating coaching resume includes an extensive list of National, International, and Olympic level competitors .

As a long time hockey player myself I have since taken my skating knowledge and then carefully applied and adapted it with the needs of hockey players in mind. This approach has helped me produce well rounded skaters that are not only faster but more balanced and agile. To date I have worked with and continue to work with players in minor hockey, junior hockey, NCAA, and many professional hockey leagues including the NHL. In 2022 I joined the Toronto Maple Leafs player development team in a skating development role.

I am a believer in the concept of developing “individual skill and technique”, and from that belief then helping players get out of their comfort zones to build a better skating foundation. Once that foundation starts to build the player can begin to improve and expand their skating skill set to include weapons for a wide variety of situations on the ice.

“Players that work with me will develop an understanding of not just what to do, but how and why to do it. By providing evidence based information, training, and repetition my goal is to produce players that continually improve their skating skills and consistently stand out from the crowd.” – Paul Matheson