Graeme,

I would like to thank you personally for a tremendous hockey camp you had this past week at Nichols High School. The instructional skating system, the dedication and professionalism of your staff could never be matched! My son John enjoyed every minute of this camp, came out smiling every day, and was always eager to get back on the ice to practice until he couldn’t get it wrong. This says a lot about the program you have established, the leadership you exemplify amongst your staff, and the desire you have to give back to what has been given to you. John possesses average hockey skill at age 10, but is a rare individual from the standpoint that he loves to be taught especially when there is someone who shows the dedication and the persistence your staff displays. Each coach within your organization are very talented individuals and have that innate ability to reach their students whom the teach. You have selected a great bunch of guys that show the same passion for the game you have learned to love. These individuals have certainly touched John and I am sure all other girls and boys that attended this recent session.

Thanks for one special camp and we will be looking forward to it again next year

John Horab

Dear Mr. Townshend,

My son attended your camp this summer at Governor's Academy, and has improved immensely. He is only 9 but has developed amazing technical skating and stick handling skills. He looks great out there! Thank you so much, we'll be back next year!

Kelly

Mr. Townshend,

I wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you for such an amazing camp you ran over the weekend in St. Louis, for the Golden Griffin hockey club. The improvement in our players was remarkable after only one day of skating with you and applying your technique. Your experience, and exceptional teaching style made the entire day a great experience for the players. Thanks again. I strongly recommend your program to any player that wants to improve and take it to the next level.

Dan Stankey & Coach Vianney Golden Griffins High School Hockey Club, St. Louis

Hey Graeme its Cam, I wanted to ask you if you have any tryout tips. I have my varsity tryouts on Monday and am a little nervous about them. I was thinking about them and what I have done to prepare for them and the first thing that popped into my head was the skating I did with you this summer, and I thought I would ask you what your approach to your try outs were, because I no you have been through some pretty big tryouts in your career. I think that my biggest strengths are moving the puck and my shot.

I am not the fastest skater but one of the more technically sound because of the work I put in with you. I feel that if I make the varsity team it will have a lot to do with what you have taught me and the stories you have told me of good players who go no wear because of their egos. Thank you so much and i hope the leafs can turn it around.

Cam Patch

Hey Graeme, its Cam I wanted to keep you updated on my tryout and I made the varsity team!! I was super psyched. My team will be in Toronto over Christmas break and I was wondering if you were going to be in town. Please let me know Because I would like to see you.

Cam Patch

"Hey Graeme how are you doing? I just wanted to let you know that i am doing well in school and am
having a lot of fun here. I have had the chance to go to six preseason skates. Now not trying to be cocky I feel like I have a good chance to make the varsity hockey team.

The work I did with you this summer is really paying off so is all of the off ice work you suggested I should have done and i am feeling faster and more in control on my blades than ever before. I hope the Leafs' can pick it up.

Have a good season."

Cam Patch

"Graeme -- Just a quick note to let you know that I think you have hit the nail on the head with
your new combination of skating skills instruction and mental training. Noah and I have been reading selected excerpts from Dr. Cohen's materials (particularly from his youth sports site) for the past two years to help develop Noah's confidence and leadership abilities and to deal with some "interesting"
coaching situations that he has faced.

The combination of his skating training and our nightly discussions (we apply all of the learnings to school as well) has really turned him into a much more confident player, team leader, and school student. I smiled when I saw the heading of the "What it Takes to Be the Best" video when it came in last night as I knew exactly where you were heading and Noah watched it just before he went to sleep. It is one thing for Dad to tell him those things but an entirely different matter to come from an experienced pro like you. Having met you in person does not hurt either!

Keep up the great work -- you are obviously putting a lot of time and energy into this. Your honesty and teaching tone really come to life in your videos and I can assure you that you have an 8 year old in Atlanta who really listens to what you have to say."

Brian H.

"Hi Graeme,

I have arrived back in Toronto tonight and I had a chance to speak to my Son Matthew about his week at your camp...and he had all positive things to say both about the camp and you.


Matthew told me he was honoured to be asked to demonstrate some of the drills this week and was also
thankful of your appreciation for his hard work, efforts on the ice, and determination to improve during the camp. I know Matthew works hard to improve his skills at anything he does such as hockey, soccer and school...and is happy when someone of your knowledge of hockey provides the positive feedback on his efforts as you did this week...and as a parent I too thank you. Thanks again Graeme for all your
efforts...if there is something you would like to discuss regarding Matthew feel free to contact me either by cell or e-mail.

Graeme, best of luck with your future hockey endeavours not sure what you have planned for the
remainder of this year...but hopefully we can stay in touch."

Ernesto P.

"Graeme,

Just want to Thank You for offering your camp in Buffalo. Yesterday at practice I noticed a longer more powerful stride from Tibor. In fact, while we “coaches” were discussing the practice plan he was
working on skating at center ice. I hope that gets contagious!

The good news, at least for me, I was able to change our head coach’s mind about more emphasis on skating and dedicated time to that each practice. So during September I get the first thirty minutes of each practice! He wants to “see how it goes” then will decide if we continue. If you don’t mind I will send you updates and let you know how it is working. First, I am going to sit down with the coaches and show them what we will teach and reinforce."

Tim

"Hi Graeme

Well, what can I say...Matthew was on Cloud 9 he could not stop talking about his experience this morning and he is more determined then ever to improve his skills and to do better.

Also, Matthew's coach was in the stands and now we are at practice and guess what he is teach...yup the Lemon drill!!

Thank you again and see u in November sessions..."

Doug Ernesto P.

"Simply the best in the business."

Doug Wilson, 11 time NHL All-Star, NHL Norris Trophy winner (Leagues Best Defenseman), Canada Cup World Champion, President/G.M. San Jose Sharks, NHL

"Graeme has helped make my transition from College hockey to the NHL a smooth one. My skating continues to improve."

Matt Carle, 2 Time NCAA Frozen Four Champion NCAA All-American Hobey Baker Award Winner

"I stated working with Graeme as youngster over 20 years ago. I still rely on the techniques he taught me at Paul Vincent’s Hockey School."

Paul Mara, Boston Bruins

"The Brightest, young Skating and Skills Development Coach in the country."

Paul Vincent, Skating and Skills pioneer, Skills coach, Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins

Clinic Testimonial

"Philip's speed skating improved dramatically, just by a few simple techniques in the way he positioned his feet in skating and the position of his stick"

In regards to the Graeme Townshend's Hockey Clinic that was held from 12/26 through 12/28th, I wanted to thank Graeme and his staff, for the great work that was done during the Clinic. Philip's speed skating improved dramatically, just by a few simple techniques in the way he positioned his feet in skating and the position of his stick. In fact, Philip had a game the following day, and he did great! Once again thanks for the great work! Philip is looking forward to joining the March Clinic.

Thank you.
Dorothy

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