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 certified mindset coach and high-level goaltender from Carp, Ontario, with experience working with athletes on confidence, focus, resilience, and mental performance. A former OHL goaltender, Joe developed through the Ottawa Valley hockey system before being selected 63rd overall by the Mississauga Steelheads in the 2018 OHL Priority Selection Draft. He spent three and a half seasons with Mississauga before finishing his junior career with the Sudbury Wolves, competing in one of the top junior hockey leagues in the world.​​
As a mindset coach, Joe combines elite playing experience with formal mindset coaching certification to help athletes strengthen confidence, manage pressure, and develop the mental habits needed to perform consistently at their best. His coaching style is grounded in real experience, helping goaltenders build composure, resilience, and trust in their game both on and off the ice.
Throughout his OHL career, Joe appeared in 83 games while earning three OHL Goalie of the Week honours and recognition as a three-time Academic All-Canadian student athlete. His experience competing at a high level gave him firsthand exposure to the pressure, adversity, and mental demands that come with the goaltending position. Currently, Joe plays for the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers men’s varsity hockey team while pursuing a degree in Business Administration.
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.