Nest Hockey Academy/ Aces Elite — Nest
Wesley chapel, FL | Youth Travel / AAA
Years Coaching: 15
Overall Rating: ★★★★★ 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
Skill Development: 5.0/5 · Communication: 5.0/5 · Fairness: 5.0/5 · Game Strategy: 5.0/5 · Player Treatment: 5.0/5
Coach Kristins is more than a hockey coach — she is a true leader. She sets a standard of accountability, respect, and effort that every player bought into. She leads by example, hold everyone to the same high expectations, and somehow make you want to work harder just to live up to what they believe you're capable of. The wins on the scoreboard are great, but the leadership lessons will stick with these kids long after the season ends. Five stars doesn't feel like enough.
Kristina has been an absolute game changer for our boys’ development on the ice. Her skating lessons are intense, detailed, and exactly what young players need to take the next step. She doesn’t just run drills. She teaches proper edge work, balance, stride mechanics, and hockey-specific movement that actually translates into game situations. What really stands out is how she pushes them. She holds them accountable, keeps the pace high, and makes sure there’s no wasted time on the ice. At the same time, she knows how to connect with the kids and keep them engaged, which isn’t always easy with younger players. Our boys have gained confidence, speed, and overall skating ability since working with her. You can tell she genuinely cares about their progress and takes pride in what she does. If you’re serious about improving your kid’s skating and giving them an edge, Kristina is 100% worth it.
Coach Kristina’s attention to detail with skating is impressive. Watching her work, you realize how much of a difference proper technique makes. She’s focused, knowledgeable, and very effective at what she does.