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Elissa Dunlop

Elissa Dunlop’s hockey journey began at 13 in Pasadena, California, where her love for the sport first took flight. She later moved to Detroit, MI, to play for the renowned Little Caesars AAA Hockey Club, which set the stage for her collegiate career at Long Island University, competing at the NCAA Division I level.

Elissa’s professional career saw her play for Team Bauer in Boston's PWHPA and the Lakers Kärnten in Austria’s EWHL, experiences that helped her understand what it is like to live out a dream.

Inspired by her brief mentorship with hockey legend Adam Oates and, with at the time, NHL development coach Brandon Narrato during COVID-19 —Elissa transitioned into coaching with a vision to nurture and develop young players.

Her private coaching has been a cornerstone of her career, with a long list of successful students who have achieved significant milestones under her guidance. Elissa’s tailored approach and deep understanding of the game have made her a sought-after coach, delivering exceptional results for her players.

In addition to her private coaching, Elissa has worked with teams such as the LA Lions, Little Caesars AAA Hockey club, and Pasadena Maple Leafs special needs program, as well as camps such as Gretzky Hockey School and Pro Ambitions Hockey.

Elissa moved to Salt Lake City in 2023 to train as a short track speed skater before hoping to return to play professionally, but soon became pregnant with her son. Now she is a full time mom and coach and loves it!

IG: @bornforthis.coaching

Brooke Edwards

Brooke Edwards is a driven fitness professional with a proven track record in designing, implementing, and evaluating effective health and performance programs. As a certified personal trainer with extensive experience in one-on-one coaching, group fitness classes, and hockey-specific training, Brooke brings a well-rounded, athlete-focused approach to off-ice development.

With a deep understanding of strength training systems, injury prevention, and conditioning, Brooke helps athletes improve their power, speed, and overall athleticism. Their goal is to support each player in reaching their full potential through structured, purposeful off-ice training tailored specifically for ice hockey.

Courtney King

A San Pedro native, Courtney fell in love with ice hockey at the age of 9 when she first saw the Los Angeles Kings on TV.

Courtney spent the next ten years playing SCAHA and CAHA hockey and elite girls' hockey. She trained for five years with Tom Hughes of Tom Hughes Hockey Inc. in power skating. She has coached with the Bay Harbor Red Wings, Lady Ducks, Junior Ducks, and Ice Dogs and has won two National titles with her women's team the SoCal Sea Otters.

Her true passion is hockey skating technique. She's trained players from the WHL, NAHL, NA3HL, EPHL, CCHL, and the USPHL in power skating and skating efficiency.

Having also trained as a dancer, Courtney brings a unique point of view and understanding to skating technique.

Danielle McDonough

Danielle McDonough is a former Division I and professional ice hockey player turned Mindset Optimization Coach who specializes in helping athletes build unshakable confidence, resilience, and self-belief—on and off the playing surface. With a Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology and over a decade of experience, she has worked with athletes, teams, and families across the U.S. and internationally. Danielle is the official Mindset Coach for USA Hockey’s National Development Camps and works year-round with the Jr. Ducks and Lady Ducks organizations, helping athletes strengthen their mental game alongside their physical skills. She is also the best-selling author of The Empowered Athlete: Self-Confidence, Self-Acceptance, and Self-Worth: An Athlete’s Guide to Excellence and the founder of Peak Performance Training. Through her signature programs, Danielle equips athletes with practical tools to manage pressure, bounce back from setbacks, and reach their full potential. Her mission is to empower the next generation of athletes to thrive not just in their sport—but in life.

IG: @danielle_mcdonough

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Stephanie Rock

Stefanie Rock is a certified sports nutritionist specializing in the unique needs of youth and teen athletes, including fundamentals specific to female athletes, so they can confidently- and accurately- fuel their game & foundation to maximize performance and recovery, strengthen their developmental growth, and minimize their risk of non-contact injury.

While she works with athletes, teams, and guest speaks with organizations throughout the US and Canada, you'll also find her writing the book to support more athletes and sports families around the world.

A former gymnast and professional dancer, Stefanie is a sports mom who spent over a decade traveling for her son & daughter's youth & teen tournaments, and now continues to cheer on her son's collegiate hockey games.