Josh Haverstrom
Player development shaped by AAA, junior, and NCAA hockey experience, combined with seven years of coaching players from 8U through 18U AAA.
From Florida Hockey to the NCAA
Josh grew up playing hockey in Orlando, Florida, before leaving home at just 15 years old to continue his development with the Pikes Peak Miners in Colorado, where he competed at the AAA level.
His hockey journey then took him into junior hockey, playing with the Idaho Jr. Steelheads in the WSHL and the Wichita Falls Wildcats in the NAHL.
Josh continued his playing career at the University of Massachusetts Boston. During his sophomore year, the team made school history by becoming the first UMass Boston hockey team to advance to the Frozen Four of the NCAA Division III national tournament.
His playing career came to an unexpected end during his junior year after undergoing his second hip surgery, but his connection to the game continued through coaching and player development.
Coaching Focus
Hockey Skating
Develop speed, balance, edge control, acceleration, transitions, and stronger hockey-specific movement.
Skill Development
Build puck control, passing, shooting, movement with the puck, and stronger overall technical habits.
Hockey IQ
Improve awareness, positioning, decision-making, timing, and understanding how skills translate into game situations.
Long-Term Development
Help players build skills and habits that support continued progression from youth hockey into higher levels.
Josh’s Hockey Journey
From youth hockey in Florida to AAA, junior hockey, and an NCAA Frozen Four run.
Orlando, Florida
Josh grew up playing hockey in Orlando before leaving home at age 15 to pursue higher-level development opportunities.
Pikes Peak Miners
He moved to Colorado to compete at the AAA level with the Pikes Peak Miners.
Junior Hockey
Josh played with the Idaho Jr. Steelheads in the WSHL and the Wichita Falls Wildcats in the NAHL.
UMass Boston
At the University of Massachusetts Boston, Josh was part of the first team in school history to reach the NCAA Division III Frozen Four.
What Can You Work On?
Private lessons can be tailored to the player’s current age, level, position, development needs, and goals.
Skating Technique
Develop stride mechanics, balance, edge control, stops, starts, transitions, and efficient hockey-specific skating.
Speed & Agility
Work on acceleration, explosiveness, quickness, direction changes, and movement around the ice.
Puck Skills
Improve puck control, stickhandling, protection, passing, and confidence handling the puck at speed.
Shooting
Refine shooting mechanics, release, accuracy, power, shot selection, and scoring habits.
Hockey IQ
Improve awareness, positioning, decision-making, spacing, timing, and reading the game.
Competitive Development
Build the technical habits, confidence, and consistency needed to continue progressing into more competitive hockey environments.
Developing Players From 8U Through 18U AAA
Over the past seven years, Josh has coached players across a wide range of ages and competitive levels, from 8U Minor through 18U AAA.
That experience allows him to understand how player development changes as athletes grow, mature, and move through different stages of the game.
His goal is to help players build a strong technical foundation while continuing to challenge them as their skills and understanding of the game progress.
Private Lesson Information
Contact Josh directly to discuss lesson availability, player goals, and scheduling.
Focused one-on-one hockey instruction tailored to the player’s individual development goals.
How to Get Started
Reach out directly to coordinate a private hockey lesson with Josh.
Contact Josh
Share the player’s age, current level, team, position, and the areas they would like to improve.
Coordinate Your Lesson
Discuss availability, lesson timing, development goals, and the skills to focus on during the session.
Come Ready to Train
Arrive prepared with full hockey equipment and ready for a focused development session.
Ready to Train With Josh?
Contact Josh directly to discuss private hockey coaching, availability, and the skills or areas of your game you would like to develop.
Email Josh