Difference Makers | Hockey development

Difference Makers Hockey Development in collaboration with HTI presents a comprehensive development program focused on supporting young players in the age category of 6 to 18 years. Our goal

is to create an inspiring and stimulating environment that allows talented players to systematically develop their hockey skills, game intelligence and personal growth.

The program is led by a team of experienced and certified coaches who focus on individual approach, technical development, teamwork and mental preparation. The key element is the emphasis on long-term player development and creating a solid foundation for successful performance in club, national or international hockey.

Difference Makers Hockey Development supports players in becoming confident, goal-oriented and a difference maker

– not only on the ice, but also in everyday life.

Our
Story

HTI's professional coaching team has an international background with extensive experience in North America. We combine North American and European styles of hockey, where skill development and team systems are the primary goals.

Our team journey never ends – our alumni are as important to us as our prospects! At HTI, our program allows us to invite alumni to return after graduation. We offer you the opportunity to stay with our family and hockey and you will have the chance to help us build a world-class program.

The following people have passed the HTI program: Dominika Lásková,

Tereza Vanišová, Kristýna Pátková, Natalie Mlýnková, Debora Bartošová, Dominika Forejtová, Kateřina Zachovská and others.

This collaboration allows us to complement our services with the ability to help players combine hockey and studies at the highest level.

— in high schools and universities in the US.

UsFutures offers professional guidance for student athletes,

including academic advisors, tutors, and our hockey expert Kristýna Kaltounková — the number one pick in the 2025 PWHL Draft and a player for the Czech national team. Together, we want to deliver the best possible support on your journey to education and hockey in the USA.

If you would like to learn more or discuss your specific case (whether you are a player or a parent), you can book a free consultation with Irena Gillar, NCAA champion, Olympian and expert on sports scholarships in the USA.

CONSULTATION

Věnujeme se diagnostice, léčbě a prevenci bolestivých stavů pohybového aparátu u pacientů všech věkových kategorií, včetně dětí kojeneckého věku. Vedle fyzioterapie komplexní péči zajišťuje tělovýchovně-lékařská ordinace MUDr. Petra Hány, která nabízí služby v oblasti sportovních prohlídek a speciálních zátěžových testů, které využívají nejen vrcholoví sportovci, ale i široká sportující veřejnost.

KONZULTACE

Our players will have the opportunity to regularly participate in the prestigious BeanTown Classics tournament in Boston, Massachusetts starting in 2025. The Beantown Women's Classic is Boston's premier tournament for girls' and women's teams. It is considered one of the best events offered for girls. The event attracts teams from across North America and offers an opportunity for girls and women of all ages.

KONZULTACE

Our Team

HEAD COACH

MARTIN POUSKA

Assistant Czech U18 women

Skills coach C from echoes U16 and U17

Skills coach VTM 8th and 9th grade

Skills coach Hockey Training Institute

Skills coach and Assistant U20 Hc Škoda Plzeň

European Youth Olympics Festival 2022 - 1st place

World Women's U18 Championship 2024 - 2nd place

Physiotherapist

Mgr. Petr Hana

Physiotherapist Mgr. Petr Hána is a sought-after expert in the field of sports physiotherapy and medical rehabilitation.

- Dry Needling Refresher Course, Limerick, Ireland
- DNS – Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization according to Prof. Kolář
- Technical treatment of thermoplastic inserts
- Dry needling course I & II – David G. Simons Academy, Ireland
- XXII. International Conference on Sports rehabilitation and - - Traumatology – FOOTBALL MEDICINE STRATEGIES FOR MUSCLEA AND TENDOM INJURIES
- Testing and training of functional dynamic stabilization
- Propriofoot concept
- Sensorimotor stimulation and posture stabilization
- Diagnosis and therapy of functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system
- Diagnostics and kinesiotherapy in idiopathic scoliosis
- Team care for the musculoskeletal system of children and adolescents in sports clubs
- Pelvic floor syndrome

Goalkeeping coach

Jakub Miko

Jakub Miko started playing hockey in Karlovy Vary, where he played in school and youth competitions as a goalkeeper. Instead of continuing his active playing career, he decided to study physical education and sports at the University of Pilsen. He started his career as a goalkeeper coach in Třemošná, and later worked in the youth structures of HC Škoda Plzeň. In addition to club teams, he also focuses on individual training of goalkeepers at all performance levels - from youth to professionals. His most important charges include national goalkeeper Pavel Francouz and Aleš Stezka.

Jakub Miko is a sought-after expert who combines deep theoretical knowledge with practical experience. His approach is based on individual development, mental preparation

and modern training methods. His goal is not only to develop the technique and performance of his players, but also to build their confidence and resilience - key qualities of a top goalkeeper.

Mental coach

Pavel Liehman

Goalkeeper coach and video coach of the Czech Team women

Video coach Czech U18 women

Mental coach

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- Major: "Mental Coaching in Sports and Business", Newton University in Prague, where he was
the subject's expert guarantor and my dissertation supervisor, a mental coach
PhDr. Marian Jelínek, Ph.D.
- Course "Evening School of Coaching" led by Michal Ondráček, certified
facilitator and coach of the Inner Game concept and long-time student of the founders
modern coaching by Sir John Whitmore and Timothy Gallwey.
- Course "Smart Coach 3.0" led by Martin Daňek, mental coach of juniors
world floorball champions and individual trainer and coach of a number of Czech floorball teams
and football representatives, and the aforementioned Michal Ondráček.
- Training "Goalie Mindset Mastery – the Complete Program", led by the American
mental coach of professional hockey goalies Peter Fry.

Fitness coach

JAKUB HNOJSKÝ

Kuba is in charge of preparing sports teams and individual CrossFit lessons.

Kuba also did athletics, played floorball and is a multiple regional champion in table tennis. Now, in addition to CrossFit, he is engaged in volleyball. In the junior category, he played for one of the best teams in our country, VK Karlovarsko. He is a player of the A team of USK Slavia Plzeň, playing in the 1st Men's League.