Experience. Respect. Leadership

Professional Hockey

Nation Coaches

Meet Your Coaches

OUR COACHES

Experienced coaches who help players move forward.

František Mrázek

Founder of Hockey Nation Academy

Head Coach

Roman Šulčík

Professional Youth Coach

Head Coach

Jaroslav Korbela

Professional Youth Coach

Head Coach

Richard Pitel

Professional Hockey Player

Coach

Adam Sochor

Professional Hockey Player

Coach

Tereza Pištěková

Professional Hockey Player

Coach

Jan Bartizal

Professional Youth Coach

Coach

Tomáš Slípka

Professional Youth Coach

Coach

Petr Placek

Professional Youth Coach

Coach

Peter Kniebügel

Professional Youth Coach

Coach

ABOUT US

Our coaching team has been organizing skill-based hockey camps for young players for more than 12 years. We focus on professionalism and an individual approach to each player. Thanks to our long-term experience in hockey, both as former professional players and later as professional youth coaches, we offer high-quality skill development camps. Using the most modern training tools, our camps are not only demanding but also very enjoyable.

FOUNDER OF HOCKEY NATION ACADEMY

František Mrázek

As a player, I grew up in České Budějovice in the Czech Republic. I represented the Czech Republic in junior national teams from U16 to U20, including participation at the 1999 World Junior Championship in Winnipeg, Canada. In 1997, I went through the CHL Import Draft, where I was selected by the WHL team Red Deer Rebels. I played two seasons with the Rebels. In the same year, I also went through the NHL Entry Draft, where I was selected by the NHL team Toronto Maple Leafs. Within the Maple Leafs organization, I played three seasons in the AHL. After returning to Europe, I played for IFK Helsinki in Finland, then spent 10 years playing in the Czech Extraliga (EHL). Later, I played in Germany for EV Landshut (2. Bundesliga Champion 2011–12), Heilbronn Falken, and EHF Passau Black Hawks. Since 2021, I have been focusing on organizing hockey skill development camps and training young hockey players.

We train with respect and heart

WHAT WE STAND FOR

Individual approach

Every player has a different pace and different strengths. Our coaches focus on individual development, not just performance.

Long-term mindset

We don’t teach quick fixes. We build proper habits that stay with players even off the ice.

Professional discipline

We train with the approach used by professionals. Players learn responsibility, focus, and respect.

Team energy

We support friendship, cooperation, and fair play. Players take away not only skills from the camp, but also new friendships.

STILL THINKING?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who are the camps for?

Our camps are designed for players aged 5 to 18. Players are divided into two to three age categories (depending on the number of registered players).

How can I register my son/daughter for a camp?

Camp registration is done via the reservation form on our website. Alternatively, you can contact us by email at: [email protected]

How do our camps work?

Our camps start on Friday afternoon, when each age group completes two hours of on-ice training.

On Saturday, this continues with three hours of on-ice training plus one hour of off-ice training.

On Sunday, there are again three hours of on-ice training plus one hour of off-ice training.

In total, each age group completes eight hours of on-ice training and two hours of off-ice training during the camp. There are breaks between individual training sessions for each age group.

What kind of coaches train at Hockey Nation Academy?

Our hockey camps are led by professional youth coaches who work with youth hockey teams in the Czech Republic. We have coaches with A, B, and C coaching licenses, as well as specialists in power skating and stickhandling.

What makes us different?

We place great emphasis on a personal, individual approach to each player. Compared to regular club training, we focus more on explanation, visual demonstrations of individual skills, immediate correction of mistakes, and repeated practice so that players not only understand the skills but also improve them through repetition.

This is possible thanks to an above-standard number of coaches on the ice, as well as one to two head coaches who supervise everything and work individually with players who need special attention and clear demonstrations.

How does registration work?

You choose the camp date, and all information will be sent to you by email.

What is included in the camp price?

The camp price includes eight hours of on-ice training, two hours of off-ice training, and a personalized Hockey Nation hockey jersey (the player receives one jersey at their first camp; at subsequent camps in the same year, the jersey is no longer included). Lunches (Saturday and Sunday) are also included in the price.

Accommodation is not included.

The camp lasts the entire weekend – how does it work outside of training sessions?

Our coaching team is responsible for the players during all training sessions. Outside of training, parents are responsible for their children themselves (especially the youngest age groups).

Why is every camp different?

Each of our camps has a different name and is focused on a different hockey skill. Our camps follow a well-developed progression system and are designed to build on each other based on their focus.