36+ YEARS OF ELITE HOCKEY COACHING EXPERIENCE
Helping Hockey Players Reach the NCAA & Beyond
Turn your hockey ambitions into a clear pathway with expert coaching, personalized player development, NCAA recruiting guidance, and family support from experienced professionals dedicated to your long-term success.
Helping Young Athletes Reach Their Full Potential
At Coach Perspective Consultants, we empower young athletes to turn their goals into achievable outcomes through mentorship, accountability, and a clear development plan. Our approach focuses on building confidence, setting meaningful goals, fostering positive habits, and creating a pathway toward collegiate athletics and long-term success. Whether you’re striving to compete at the next level or simply become the best version of yourself, we provide the guidance and support needed to stay focused and motivated. While hockey remains our area of expertise, we proudly work with athletes from all sports who are committed to growth, discipline, and reaching their full potential.
Experience. Guidance. Results That Matter.
Every hockey journey is unique. We provide honest evaluations, strategic planning, and experienced mentorship to help players maximize their potential both on and off the ice.
Benefits
- 36+ Years of Coaching Experience
- NCAA Recruitment Guidance
- Honest Player Evaluations
- Career Planning & Pathways
- Personalized Development Roadmaps
- One-on-One Player Mentorship
Ben Murphy
Ben has extensive coaching experience including Men’s and Women’s Division I
Cam Ellsworth
Cam has coached at the Division I and Division III Men’s Hockey Level for a combined 14 years
What We Do
Our goal is to be the Best Hockey Advisors in the industry by bringing our complete hockey experience and delivering the first round treatment to every player and family
Sports We Work With
At Coach Perspective Consultants, our proven mentorship and athlete development process is designed to help competitors from all sports reach their full potential. While hockey is our specialty, we proudly work with athletes across a wide range of disciplines, helping them build confidence, develop leadership skills, create accountability, and establish a clear path toward collegiate athletics and personal success.
Hockey
Basketball
Golf
Lacrosse
Other Competitive Sports
No matter the sports, our mission remains the same: to empower young athletes with the mindset, guidance, and tools they need to achieve their goals both on and off the field, court, rink, or course.
Our Coaching Process
Developing Better Hockey Players—and Better People
At Coach Perspective Consultants, we believe long-term success comes from having the right process, not chasing quick results. Every athlete has different goals, strengths, and challenges, which is why we take a personalized approach to their development. Our coaching is designed to help players grow with confidence, improve their performance, and reach their full potential both on and off the ice.
Goal Setting
Every successful journey starts with a clear plan. We work with players and their families to establish realistic, measurable goals that align with their current skill level and long-term aspirations. Having defined objectives keeps every training session purposeful and focused.
Accountability
Progress requires consistency. We help athletes stay committed to their development by encouraging responsibility, tracking progress, and maintaining healthy habits that support continuous improvement throughout the season.
Positive Reinforcement
Confidence is built through encouragement and constructive feedback. We celebrate achievements, reinforce positive behaviors, and help players learn from setbacks so they remain motivated and resilient during every stage of their hockey journey.
Mentorship
Our role extends beyond coaching skills. We serve as trusted mentors, providing guidance, honest communication, and support as athletes navigate challenges, build confidence, and prepare for opportunities at every level of the game.
Expectation Management
The path to success isn’t always linear. We help players and parents understand what realistic development looks like, set healthy expectations, and focus on steady, sustainable growth instead of short-term outcomes.
Personalized Development Plan
No two athletes are the same. We create customized development plans tailored to each player’s strengths, areas for improvement, position, age, and goals. This individualized roadmap provides direction, tracks progress, and ensures every athlete receives the guidance they need to continue improving.
Invest in the Process, Not Just the Outcome
Frequently Ask Questions
We guarantee our expertise, our commitment, and our time. We promise consistent, responsive communication and a structured development process tailored to each player. What we won’t do is guarantee specific athletic outcomes or college placements. We believe anyone who does is being dishonest. College hockey opportunities result from the intersection of player development, academic achievement, and finding the right program fit. We guarantee a process that maximizes your potential within these realities, backed by decades of experience from the coaching perspective.
Parents are essential partners in this journey. We schedule monthly meetings specifically for parents to ensure alignment between player goals and family expectations. We also help parents understand their appropriate role in the process – when to step forward and when to step back. Our goal is to create a supportive family environment around the player’s development.
Throughout our 36 years of coaching, we’ve developed extensive relationships across the hockey world. Our network includes connections with:
- NCAA Division I and III coaching staffs across all conferences
- ACHA Coaches at various levels
- Junior hockey programs in the USHL, NAHL, and Tier III leagues
- Prep school coaches and administrators
- NHL and professional scouting personnel
- Hockey-specific training and development specialists
- Former players now working throughout hockey
However, we approach these connections differently. Rather than simply “making calls” on a player’s behalf, we leverage these relationships to help families understand program expectations, identify appropriate targets, and prepare for effective communication. Our network provides valuable insight and context, but we believe lasting opportunities come from players building their own authentic relationships rather than relying solely on third-party introductions.
Absolutely! We are more than happy to help female athletes navigate their hockey journey. With specific experience in women’s Division I coaching, we understand the unique aspects of women’s hockey recruitment, development pathways, and program opportunities. The women’s game continues to grow exponentially, creating both opportunities and challenges that differ from men’s hockey. We provide gender-specific guidance that addresses the nuances of women’s hockey development, the different collegiate landscape, and the unique timelines that often apply to female athletes. Our commitment to finding the right fit applies equally to all players, regardless of gender.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Book a one-on-one consultation with our experienced coaching team and receive personalized guidance to help you achieve your hockey goals.