Testimonials

"I’d like to express my sincere thanks to Coach Ings for his dedication to his craft. Over the past two and half years, Coach Ings has not only taught my son, Mateo, the technical aspects of skating but has also instilled a sense of discipline, teamwork, and confidence needed to excel in hockey.

Coach Ings' ability to break down skating techniques for young athletes and make them easy to understand has truly transformed Mateo's skating performance. Under his guidance, along with the entire LHSS staff, we’ve seen remarkable growth on and off-ice. 

One of the things I appreciate most is how Coach Ings creates an upbeat, positive, and supportive environment where every player feels valued. Whether it's a 6 AM morning skate or late-night practice, Coach David brings an energy that is simply unmatched. He always pushes Mateo and other athletes to be their best while making the hard work enjoyable and fostering a genuine love for hockey.

Thanks to the entire LHSS leadership, Mateo has had one of his most successful seasons. We're incredibly grateful for the opportunity to learn from such passionate and skilled coaches. I highly recommend Coach Ings and the entire LHSS program to anyone looking to make a difference in their hockey journey and life skills."

Jered Bill (father) re: Mateo Bill, 2024

2015 Battery AAA

"Upper Arlington has been extremely fortunate to work with Jessica and LHSS for several years. Jessica‘s unique skill set of skating expertise and educational background allows her to teach concepts and skills to young players very effectively. The growth of most of our JV players to varsity can be directly attributed to Jessica and the improvement in their skating. We couldn’t be more happy with the partnership and hope to continue it for years to come!"

Craig Hagkull, 2024

Upper Arlington High School Varsity Hockey Head Coach

"Mason and Maddon have made incredible strides under the guidance of Coach Umberger over the past few years. His mentorship has gone beyond skill development - he's instilled values that mold not only exceptional athletes but outstanding young men. RJ sets high yet attainable goals, motivating players to put their limits while maintaining focus on personal growth and teamwork. His ability to inspire dedication, foster character, and connect with his players has been instrumental to their progress. We're truly grateful for the lasting impact he's had on and off the ice, shaping both their game and their future."

Kyle Herndon (father) re: Mason & Maddon Herndon, 2024

Columbus Chill

"Coach Marla has been instrumental in my success as a hockey player. She has taught me at all levels of hockey and continues to push me to improve my skating. She is constantly studying the game and trying to modernize her teaching to match the style of hockey at the highest levels. I owe much of my success to Coach Marla."

Alex Barber, 2024

Cergy-Pontoise - Ligue Magnus (top Men's Hockey league in France)

"Tatiana is an amazing skating coach. From her first interaction with our family over 12 years ago, she supported and encouraged our daughter who at the age of 2 announced she was only going to wear hockey skates because she was going to play hockey. Starting at 2 1/2 she taught her all the fundamentals of how to skate, providing a supportive environment while holding her accountable as she got older and more confident. Our daughter is more graceful on ice than on land, living her dream playing Batam coed AA hockey and she would not be where she is today without Tatiana."

Jeffrey Sharp (father) re: Aurora Sharp, 2024

2010 Batam AA