Total Hockey Training Systems

The Total Hockey Difference

Total Hockey and Total Hockey Training Systems was created by former NHL player and NCAA coach, Dean Talafous. Over the last five years, he has continued to develop the most advanced, hockey-specific, skill development protocols and products that hockey offers. The Total Hockey system is the only skills development program that is being selected by current and former NHL players as their choice to run their own training facilities in locations around the country.

Dean has dedicated more than 40 years to hockey as both an NHL player (including the Minnesota North Stars) and as a Division 1 and Division 3 coach. After leaving coaching, he reflected back on his career and carefully examined the skill sets crucial to the game of hockey - quick start, quick feet, hockey vision, multi-tasking and hand-eye coordination. He recognized that few training programs focused specifically on these skills in an environment that was year-round, challenging and enjoyable. Committed to the future of hockey and excited by helping players of all abilities, he started Total Hockey in 2002. Since that time, he has patented leading-edge training products such as the Speed Ramp which helps players improve first-step skating.

Off-Ice Skills

In addition to the Speed Ramp, off-ice training includes several training stations such as: Multi-Tasking, Slide Boards, Shooting Stations and Quick Hands. These training stations improve a player's hockey vision and first step skating speed. The key movements/actions of the game require the most attention. Players participate in challenging, progressive drills that force them to simultaneously move their feet while handling a puck and building their direct and peripheral vision.

Instant Feedback

Our systems use advanced computer, sensor and radar technology to measure player performance and offer immediate feedback. This technology challenges players by creating an environment where they compete with themselves. It also encourages players to exceed their comfort zone and truly enhance their skills.

Online Player Development

Unique to hockey training, when a player enters the facility, they are given a swipe card that records performance data and automatically uploads this data to a player development Web site. Players can access their personal data from any computer with Internet access and benchmark their improvement or their performance against other players within the same age group.

Other Total Hockey Training Facilities

Eagan, Minnesota
Blaine, Minnesota
Minnetonka, Minnesota
Hudson, Wisconsin
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Vernon Hills, Illinois
Omaha, Nebraska
St. Louis, Missouri