Testimonials

""Richard has shown me over many years consistency in coaching youth hockey. He possesses 3 absolutes a hockey coach must possess. 1. the ability to teach, not just coach. 2. the ability to relate to players and parents, and 3. A high level of genuine caring, a trait that seems to allude youth hockey coaches. I have seen this as a parent and a professional. You cannot afford not to have Richard and KIIH develop your young hockey player.""

""Richard was a promising player who played the game all out . . . he has taken that approach to coaching, and has added a mature focus that will definite translate into success.""

"“Rich fulfilled his promises of commitment and dedication to our team on a daily basis! His desire to help the boys grow, both on and off the ice, was evident in many areas. Not only did Rich teach the boys a tremendous amount of hockey skill and strategy, but he made sure that the life lessons were taught as well. Coach Keyes was one of the few coaches we have had, that could explain something and then actually show it at a high level. His passion for and knowledge of the game are unmatched!”"

""Under the coaching of Coach Keyes my Bantam aged son improved tremendously over the course of the season. Coach Keyes stresses fundamentals like no other youth coach we have been associated with. His attention to detail and practice organization create a great learning environment for all of his players. His knowledge of the game is only overshadowed by his passion for the sport. He loves hockey and I know my son loves the game more because of him. Any opportunity to be coached by Coach Keyes is an opportunity you cannot afford to pass up." "

"“Thanks again for all your time and support with the boys! I know Dominic has gained a whole new respect for Hockey and the time and effort coaches, put into improving him not only as an athlete but also as a young man.” "

"“With all the passion and care you have shown for our boys. You went above and beyond with the show of support for the 5 trying out in GR, I know your presence there helped Teddy. Again thank you for all you've done this year as a coach, mentor, and friend to Teddy.”"

""Not only is Rich a good coach who focuses on skills, but he has been a positive role model and mentor in my life" "

""As the parent of a son that played for Richard, it was the most positive, learning experience of my son's early athletic career to have him as a coach. Richard teaches technique and game strategies that enable players to learn the game at a rapid pace. He holds his young athletes to be disciplined and responsible for their actions on and off the ice. With Richard's past experiences in the game of hockey, he is a superb teacher of the game." "