Train with me online in the Skills Academy from anywhere in the world, or on the ice in the Skills Lab in Southern California. Same standards either way, two different programs.
Online training from anywhere, delivered through the CTH Skills Academy app
On-ice and in-person training with Coach Tony
Month-to-month, cancel anytime.
I'm Coach Tony Steege. I've spent years developing competitive youth players across Southern California, and I built Coach Tony Hockey to turn that coaching into something repeatable, a structured curriculum with clear standards and visible proof, so every player improves and every parent can see it.
Accelerated Development FrameworkTM
A season-long curriculum that maps where a player stands today, then builds a structured plan to move them up. Progress is measured and skills are progressed across a full-spectrum skill inventory, leaving nothing up to chance.
NHL Skills FormulaTM
I reverse-engineer NHL-level skills into straightforward, easy-to-learn progressions that your player can actually follow and execute in games across all major skill domains - technical skills, tactical skills, and team skills.
Typical private lessons cram 10 to 15 skaters onto the ice with no roadmap. CTH is a repeatable loop that turns effort into measurable progress.
Players learn the concept first, on-demand video and curriculum, so ice time is spent executing, not explaining.
Small-group sessions drill the skill with direct coaching, 4 to 6 players max.
The skill gets tested under pressure, in games and camps, where habits actually show up.
Game and practice film get broken down with NHL comparisons, so the next fix is obvious.
Written progress reports document the gains, then the loop repeats at a higher level.
I reverse-engineer what NHL players actually do into progressions your player can learn and repeat. Every rep maps to a pro standard, so the next thing to sharpen is never a guess.
The primary movement skills required to play the game effectively - skating, puck control, passing & shooting.
Making individual reads & decisions in combination with technical skills to create an advantage over an opponent or group of opponents.
Playing as a unit, support, positioning, options and decisions within a coordinated system inside of game patterns.
I highly recommend Coach Tony for any player looking to take their game to the next level. His passion for coaching and dedication to developing young athletes is truly exceptional!
The structure is the difference. Coach Tony holds the players accountable and the video comparisons make the feedback impossible to argue with.
Coach Tony has been a key component of my son's hockey development, providing him with the essential tools for success and a clear plan to reach his goals.
Choose online coaching from anywhere with the Skills Academy, or add local in-person training sessions with the Skills Lab.
$299 a month
A complete online curriculum with direct coaching inside the CTH Skills Academy app.
Limited to 8 players. Month-to-month membership. Cancel anytime.
$399 a month
Receive everything in the Skills Academy, plus two in-person lessons each week, all for less than $50 per lesson.
Limited to 18 players. Month-to-month membership. Cancel anytime. Sticktime lessons are invite only.
Find the right CTH program for your player. These are the answers to common parent questions.
Still unsure? Ask Coach Tony directlyChoose the Skills Academy if your player trains outside Southern California or wants a structured online curriculum with the complete course and workout libraries. Choose the Skills Lab for everything in Skills Academy plus two small-group, in-person training sessions each week.
I work with competitive youth players roughly 10U through 16U, from developing travel players through AAA. Skills Lab groups are organized so players train alongside others at a similar level.
A phone and footage from a practice, game, or skills session. I tell you what I need to see, review your player's film, and send back a private breakdown with the next part of the development plan.
Your player attends two small-group training sessions each week, with options on and off the ice. At-home study prepares them for each lesson, and direct video feedback connects the work to their development plan.
Skills Academy players receive weekly video analysis and direct coaching inside the app. Skills Lab players begin with a baseline and receive a personalized Skills Report Card every eight weeks.
Families choose from four to six lesson slots each week. If your player cannot attend, they can use the at-home and off-ice hybrid workout library or take an open makeup slot that week. Missed lessons do not roll over because the program holds your player's place.
No. Both programs are month-to-month memberships and can be canceled anytime.
No. Sticktime lessons are invite only and reserved for Skills Lab members. Keeping the group consistent lets me cap each lesson at four to six players and give every player better coaching.
Apply for the Skills Academy from anywhere in the world, or choose the Skills Lab for in-person training in Southern California.
