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Jean-Christian Lavoie

Experienced ice hockey coach with a proven track record of developing winning teams and fostering player growth. I have coached at various levels, including youth and national, with a strong emphasis on strategic game planning, skill enhancement, and teamwork. Demonstrated ability to motivate athletes and build strong player-coach relationships. Proficient in analyzing game footage and providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement. Dedicated to creating a positive and competitive training environment that drives success on and off the ice.

Key Skills

Communications
Leadership
Hockey Knowledge
Team Management
Player Development
Strategic Planning

Professional Experience

Mar 2023
Present
Hockey Coach - General Manager
Queenstown Ice Hockey Club Queenstown, NZ
  • Identifying individual strengths and weaknesses, and designing tailored training programs to enhance skills and performance.
  • Clearly conveying instructions, providing constructive feedback, and fostering open communication within the team.
  •  Inspiring and motivating players, leading by example, and creating a positive team culture.
  • Efficiently organizing practices, drills, and game preparations to maximize team progress.
Jul 2022
Mar 2023
Hockey Coach
San Francisco Youth Hockey Association San Francisco, US
  • Creating game strategies, designing effective plays, and adjusting tactics to exploit opponent weaknesses.
  • Balancing player roles, managing lineups, and making in-game decisions to optimize team dynamics and performance.
  • Proficiency in teaching fundamental skills such as skating, shooting, passing, and checking.
  • Analyzing game footage to identify areas for improvement, both at the individual player and team level.
Aug 2018
May 2022
Hockey Coach
Hockey Quebec Quebec, CA
  • Understanding player motivation, managing stress, and helping players maintain focus under pressure.
  • Evaluating opponents to develop effective game plans and exploit their weaknesses.
  • Being flexible in response to changing game situations, injuries, and evolving strategies from opponents.
  • Evaluating opponents to develop effective game plans and exploit their weaknesses.

Education

Jul 2022
May 2024
Master of Science - Sport Management in University of San Francisco
Universiy
Aug 2020
May 2021
Certificate of Global Project Management in University Laval
University
Aug 2017
Apr 2020
Bachelor in Administration - Entrepreneurship in University of Sherbrooke
University

Certifications

2023
Certified Hockey Coach - Level 4
USA Hockey
2021
Certified Hockey Coach - Competition
Hockey Canada

Quote

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow; learn as if you were to live forever”

Mahatma Gandhi

Hobbies & Interests

  • Bicycle Riding
  • Music
  • Rugby
  • Running
  • Biking
  • Traveling

Languages

French
(Native)
English
(Fluent)
Spanish
(Basic)

Career Aspiration

My career aspiration is to become a professional ice hockey coach in Europe, where I aim to contribute my strategic acumen, player development expertise, and leadership skills to guide teams to championship victories.

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