I’ve had a great experience working with Russ. He is professional, easy to communicate with, and truly takes the time to understand each player’s needs. What really stands out is how intentional he is, he doesn’t just run drills, but makes sure players understand the “why” behind what they’re doing. That level of attention makes a big difference in development and confidence. Highly recommend!
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McKenzie
Mar 30
My son recently started working with Russ. We have been very impressed with the results! They work on real life scenarios and we immediately saw improvement. My son really looks forward to working with Russ. My son's confidence and level of play have been elevated in a short period of time.
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Kristel
Mar 25
Our son has had a great experience working one-on-one with Russell. He’s reliable, personable, and brings a fun energy to every session, while still staying focused.
Russell does an excellent job connecting with kids and keeping them engaged, and you can tell he genuinely cares about their development. Since working with him, we’ve seen real growth in both skill and confidence!
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Hali S
Mar 24
As a parent, I’ve been incredibly impressed with the level of training Russ provides. His approach goes far beyond basic drills — everything he does is designed to translate directly into real game situations, which was exactly what my son needed to truly develop.
What stands out most is how creative and intentional his training is. He doesn’t just run drills for the sake of it — each one has a clear purpose and helps players understand how to apply their skills during actual gameplay. You can see the difference in confidence, decision-making, and overall hockey IQ.
If you’re looking for training that is meaningful, effective, and truly prepares your player for the next level, I highly recommend Russ.
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Ashton
Mar 24
Russ helped tremendously during the summer with my speed and skills. To say something about his character he continuously checked up on me even when I was injured during summer skating sessions even though he didn’t know me the best. He is a great coach and a wonderful human.
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Chase Rhodes
Mar 23
Working with Russ really boosted my confidence and made my game really transform. He shows his want for you to succeed and holds you accountable.
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Jim Allen
Mar 23
I have coached junior hockey with Russ. His attention to detail on what is needed to know to improve, and the "why" versus what is nice to know, is invaluable when you are focusing on building skills at any level. I couldn't be more impressed with his communication and knowledge.
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Marcus Finholdt
Mar 23
I have known Russ for the past year now. Skating with Russ during the off season has really improved my skills and mental game leading into my highschool season.
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Brant Woodis
Mar 22
From my experience this season, working with Russell Barone of Dynamic Hockey Development, I noticed significant developmental improvements for my team and me, both mentally and physically. Coach Barone works very hard to break down your personal weaknesses and gives direct, instant feedback. His feedback also strengthens your mental game as he teaches skaters to make quick, witty plays while under pressure.
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Chase
Mar 22
Coach Russ was my coach last year and he helped me improve a lot not just on the ice but off the ice as well and he brought my performance to another level with his coaching
I’ve had a great experience working with Russ. He is professional, easy to communicate with, and truly takes the time to understand each player’s needs. What really stands out is how intentional he is, he doesn’t just run drills, but makes sure players understand the “why” behind what they’re doing. That level of attention makes a big difference in development and confidence. Highly recommend!
My son recently started working with Russ. We have been very impressed with the results! They work on real life scenarios and we immediately saw improvement. My son really looks forward to working with Russ. My son's confidence and level of play have been elevated in a short period of time.
Our son has had a great experience working one-on-one with Russell. He’s reliable, personable, and brings a fun energy to every session, while still staying focused.
Russell does an excellent job connecting with kids and keeping them engaged, and you can tell he genuinely cares about their development. Since working with him, we’ve seen real growth in both skill and confidence!
As a parent, I’ve been incredibly impressed with the level of training Russ provides. His approach goes far beyond basic drills — everything he does is designed to translate directly into real game situations, which was exactly what my son needed to truly develop.
What stands out most is how creative and intentional his training is. He doesn’t just run drills for the sake of it — each one has a clear purpose and helps players understand how to apply their skills during actual gameplay. You can see the difference in confidence, decision-making, and overall hockey IQ.
If you’re looking for training that is meaningful, effective, and truly prepares your player for the next level, I highly recommend Russ.
Russ helped tremendously during the summer with my speed and skills. To say something about his character he continuously checked up on me even when I was injured during summer skating sessions even though he didn’t know me the best. He is a great coach and a wonderful human.
Working with Russ really boosted my confidence and made my game really transform. He shows his want for you to succeed and holds you accountable.
I have coached junior hockey with Russ. His attention to detail on what is needed to know to improve, and the "why" versus what is nice to know, is invaluable when you are focusing on building skills at any level. I couldn't be more impressed with his communication and knowledge.
I have known Russ for the past year now. Skating with Russ during the off season has really improved my skills and mental game leading into my highschool season.
From my experience this season, working with Russell Barone of Dynamic Hockey Development, I noticed significant developmental improvements for my team and me, both mentally and physically. Coach Barone works very hard to break down your personal weaknesses and gives direct, instant feedback. His feedback also strengthens your mental game as he teaches skaters to make quick, witty plays while under pressure.
Coach Russ was my coach last year and he helped me improve a lot not just on the ice but off the ice as well and he brought my performance to another level with his coaching