Meet Our Certified Coaches
Paris O'Brien
Paris O'Brien is a Canadian-Chinese retired professional ice hockey goaltender, Olympian, and mindset coach from Vancouver, British Columbia. Known for his composure under pressure and elite-level mental resilience, O’Brien built an international hockey career that spanned North America, Europe, and Asia. Early in his development, he was identified by legendary coach Mike Keenan before advancing through Major Junior hockey and eventually signing professionally overseas, including time connected to the KHL. His growing reputation as a calm and dependable goaltender led to opportunities with international teams, including serving as an emergency goaltender for Latvia under Bob Hartley and later representing Team Canada at the 2021 Channel One Cup in Moscow.​
O’Brien made his Olympic debut with Team China at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing and continued to represent China internationally at the IIHF World Championships, helping the program earn Gold in 2022, where he was named Top Goaltender of the Tournament, and Bronze in 2023. Following his international and professional career, he joined Wilfrid Laurier University for the 2024–2025 U SPORTS season, posting a .918 save percentage that ranked among the top goaltenders in Canadian university hockey. His leadership, experience, and professionalism quickly made him a key presence within the program.
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After retiring from professional hockey at 25, O’Brien transitioned into hybrid endurance sports, including HYROX and triathlon-style fitness racing, while also stepping into mentorship and mindset coaching. Drawing from his experience competing professionally and on the Olympic stage, he now works with athletes to develop confidence, mental toughness, emotional control, and high-performance habits under pressure. Combining elite-level experience with a passion for personal growth and performance, O’Brien continues to help the next generation of athletes strengthen both their mindset and their competitive edge.
Joe Ranger
Joe Ranger is a Canadian goaltender and mindset coach from Carp, Ontario. A former OHL goaltender, Ranger developed through the Ottawa Valley hockey system before being selected by the Mississauga Steelheads in the 2018 OHL Priority Selection Draft. He went on to play in the Ontario Hockey League with both Mississauga and the Sudbury Wolves, competing in one of the top junior development leagues in the world.
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​Across his OHL career, Ranger appeared in 83 games and gained valuable experience navigating the pressure, adversity, and demands that come with being a high-level goaltender. Following junior hockey, he continued his career at the University of Prince Edward Island, bringing his experience, maturity, and competitive background to the U SPORTS level.
As a goalie mindset coach, Ranger uses his own playing journey to help developing goaltenders strengthen confidence, manage pressure, and build the mental habits needed to perform with consistency. His coaching style is grounded in real experience, helping athletes understand the challenges of the position while giving them the tools to stay composed, resilient, and confident in their game.
Dante Giannuzzi
Dante Giannuzzi is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender and mindset coach from Winnipeg, Manitoba. A longtime member of the Portland Winterhawks, Giannuzzi spent five seasons in the WHL and became a trusted presence in the crease, finishing his Winterhawks career with 109 games played, 59 wins, five shutouts, and a place among the franchise’s all-time leaders in goaltender wins.
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After aging out of junior hockey, Giannuzzi earned a professional contract with the Utah Grizzlies, the ECHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche. In his first professional season, he appeared in 31 games for Utah and later continued his career with ECHL organizations including the Maine Mariners and Iowa Heartlanders.
As a goalie mindset coach, Giannuzzi brings the perspective of a goaltender who has experienced the pressures of major junior hockey and the transition into the professional game. His coaching focuses on helping athletes develop confidence, composure, resilience, and the ability to handle adversity with maturity. Through his playing and coaching experience, he helps goalies build the mental foundation needed to compete with trust, focus, and consistency.
Peyton Jones
Peyton Jones is an American professional ice hockey goaltender and mindset coach from Langhorne, Pennsylvania. Before turning pro, Jones built one of the most decorated goaltending careers in Penn State history, becoming the program’s all-time leader in games played, games started, minutes played, wins, and saves. He also helped Penn State capture its first Big Ten Championship and was named Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player.
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Following his NCAA career, Jones signed a professional contract with the Colorado Eagles and continued his career across the AHL, ECHL, and Europe. His professional journey has included time with organizations such as the Colorado Eagles, Iowa Wild, Iowa Heartlanders, Indy Fuel, and Augsburger Panther in Germany. He was also selected to the 2024 ECHL All-Star Classic while playing for Iowa.
As a goalie mindset coach, Jones draws from his experience as a record-setting NCAA goaltender and professional athlete to help goalies develop the confidence, structure, and mental discipline required to perform under pressure. His approach blends elite playing experience with practical mindset development, helping athletes strengthen focus, handle adversity, and build the consistency needed to succeed at higher levels.