No Barriers. Just Skillz
Access/ability. Playing hockey should be more about access and ability than anything else. At a time when the gap continues to widen between the have and have-nots, we believe that all youth, especially ones that exhibit a love, passion and feel for this beautiful game should never be held back from pursuing hockey as a career. We work hard to eliminate some of the traditional economic barriers of entry to the sport while simultaneously exposing young players from diverse backgrounds to the highest level of professional instruction, with most of our instructors having played in many of the top hockey leagues in North America, including the NHL.
SKILLZ HOCKEY is proudly founded and operated by both professional and high level athletes from all backgrounds who understand the challenges of the league system first-hand, and who want to provide a barrier-free avenue for success for young people from all walks of life. Ability and passion for the game should always trump income status or class positioning in our world.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Kirk Brooks has been mentoring young athletes of colour for over twenty-five years, dedicated to providing a barrier-free hockey training experience for his own son and hundreds of talented players like him.
Kirk’s many friends and connections within the NHL have enabled him to provide an opportunity for mature athletes to give back to the communities they grew up in. These current and retired professionals come to coach for SKILLZ, using their years of on-ice experience to create unparalleled training based in real-world results.
If you have questions about SKILLZ HOCKEY, Kirk will be happy to help: Contact Skillz.