Testimonials
Chris Pronger, 2015 Hall of Fame, Norris Trophy Winner, Olympic Champion, Stanley Cup Champion
“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.”
Todd Ewen, 11 Year NHL Player, Stanley Cup Champion
“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 each skill and her knowledge has helped me 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!”
Jamal Mayers, Former NHL Player, Stanley Cup Champion
“During my 15 year NHL career, Diana had a wealth of knowledge of how to make me the most efficient, powerful, and balanced skater while challenging me with edge work.
I now see her amazing ability to communicate those same skills with my 7 yr old”
Keith Tkachuk, Former NHL Player, USA Olympian
“Diana exhibits unbelievable patience and determination when teaching hockey skills to my sons, Matthew and Brady. They have improved dramatically under her direction.”
Joey Vitale, Former NHL Player, Blues Color Commentator
"My parents sent me to Diana when I was 7 years old. I remember thinking, “A girl? What does she know about hockey!” I soon found out, that there was not a better edge-work instructor in town. She has perfected the balance of fun and work for young skaters!
I wouldn’t be half the player I was without her wisdom and knowledge.
Thank you Diana!"
Cal Heeter, Former NHL, AHL, KHL Player
I can’t say enough good things about Diana and her capabilities not only as a skating instructor but a mentor, advisor, and most importantly a person. Diana worked with me when I was coming up through the youth ranks in St. Louis and helped to install a solid foundation in my skating technique. Her instruction and implementation helped to improve my skating ability, balance, strength, and efficiency. Without a doubt she played a large part in helping me add the tools I needed to make it to the NHL.
Bobby Gassoff, U of Mich National Champion, Former AHL Player
"Diana knows what it takes for players of all levels to succeed and make it to the next level! She and I started working together when I was in Middle School. Her knowledge and attention to minute detail, as well as her ability to keep things positive, helped me reach my goal of playing at the University of Michigan for Red Berenson and winning a National Championship. We continued to work together as I played professionally. Diana has not only been a coach, but a friend, and this relationship has continued as she worked with my own son!
Joseph Woll, Toronto Marlies
"Most people don’t think of goaltenders as proficient skaters, but I would argue skating has become one of the paramount skills in shaping elite goaltenders today. I was fortunate enough to work with Diana, and she helped to set a strong foundation for my skating. This foundation has been an integral part in advancing my game. While Diana is one of the most knowledgeable and technically accomplished power skating coaches, she is also a remarkable person and remains a friend to this day. She is now working with my younger brother, providing him the same expertise she once gave me!"