NHL Veteran - Hockey IQ Coach

Most players are never 

taught the intangibles.

That’s exactly what we fix.

1-on-1 player development with former NHL player David Van der Gulik. Through video review, we break down your game shift by shift — building smarter decisions, better habits, and real on-ice confidence.

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See How it Works

NHL

Veteran

IQ

Coaching

LIMITED

Season Mentorship spots

The Problem

Skills won't save you if your hockey sense is holding you back

How most players train

  • Hours of skill development
  • Coaches focused on team systems, not on the individual
  • No feedback on details - routes, reads, or positioning
  • Feeling stuck despite putting in the work

What Intangibles Hockey gives you

  • Shift-by-shift video breakdown of your actual game
  • Clear coaching on habits, decisions, and routes
  • Adjustments you can apply at your next game
  • A plan built around your game, your position, your future

The Process

How it works

📅

Set Your Schedule

David recommends locking in your review schedule at the start — consistent cadence is where the growth compounds

01

🧠

Get Your Breakdown

David pulls your film and breaks down your decisions, reads, and habits — shift by shift

02

💬

Session + Game Plan

Walk through it together. Leave with specific focus points for your next game

03

📈

Play. Reflect. Repeat.

04

After every game, reflect on your focus points, log your thoughts and habits in the app, and track your progress.

"Long-term consistency trumps short-term intensity."

— Bruce Lee

About david

I know what it takes. I've lived it

I spent 10 years as a professional hockey player — including 6 seasons in the NHL. I didn’t get there on skill alone. I got there by understanding the game differently than the players around me.

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NHL Veteran — 10+ years professional hockey

🎓

Captain – Boston University NCAA

🏆

Champion – Calder Cup 2016

📹

Specialized in Teaching Hockey IQ, Routes, and Decision-making

Results

What players & parents say

★★★★★

“David showed my son things about his own game that no coach had ever pointed out. After one season, he is a different player.”

RM

Ryan M.

Parent – U17 AAA Player

★★★★★

“I never understood why I wasn’t getting more ice time. After working with David, I could actually see what I was doing wrong. Game changed for me.”

EK

Ethan K.

Forward – U16 AAA

★★★★★

“The video reviews are incredibly detailed. David doesn’t just tell you what to fix — he explains why, and shows you exactly when it cost you in the game.”

TL

Taylor L.

Defenseman – U18 AAA

2026/27 Season

Choose your mentorship program

PLACEHOLDER

Season Package

Full season mentorship

$1,500

per season – limited spots

→ Monthly game film reviews
→ Monthly 1-on-1 sessions
→ Full app access + habit tracking
→ Direct messaging with David
→ Teaching clip library
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MOST POPULAR

Elite Package

Higher Session Frequency

$3,000

per season – limited spots

→ Bi-weekly game film reviews
→ Bi-weekly 1-on-1 sessions
→ Priority response & scheduling
→ Custom player development plan
→ Everything in Season Package
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PLACEHOLDER

Pro Package

Highest Session Frequency

$4,500

per season – limited spots

→ Weekly game film reviews
→ Weekly 1-on-1 sessions
→ Priority response & scheduling
→ Custom player development plan
→ Everything in Elite Package
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Your edge starts here.

Apply for a free intro session. No commitment — just a look inside what working together actually looks like.

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Mentorship Spots are limited – 2026/27 season filling now.

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