Hockey has always been a game of speed, skill, and strength—but at the highest levels, the difference between good and great isn’t just physical. It’s mental. The best players in the world don’t just skate fast; they think fast. They don’t just react; they anticipate. They don’t just see the play; they process it before it happens.
That’s where I come in.
I’ve built my career on one mission: to give hockey players a mental edge. While other coaches focus on skating, shooting, and strength, I train the brain—because a stronger brain means a faster, smarter, and more dominant player on the ice.
I've spent years studying the game, reaction speed, decision-making, visual tracking, and cognitive endurance—the core mental skills that separate superstars from the rest.
At the Lab, we don’t guess—We measure. Every drill, every session, and every improvement is backed by real numbers that show just how much faster and sharper my athletes become.
I've worked with NHL players, Olympic Gold Medalists, elite-level junior players, NCAA, OHL and minor hockey athletes, helping them train their brains just like they train their bodies. They leave our sessions seeing the game in slow motion, reacting and acting faster than ever, and making smarter, split-second decisions that lead to more points, better positioning, and fewer mistakes under pressure and more confidence.
The game is evolving, and EVO is leading the revolution. In a game where every millisecond matters, those who train their minds will have an advantage on the ice.
I help hockey players think smarter and faster, react and act quicker, and outsmart the competition. If you want to become the best version of yourself, it’s time to train your brain.
We train the brain to see the game in a new lens !
We specialize in the crucial yet often overlooked aspects of training that constitute a staggering 98% of the game—areas where athletes typically don't focus. Our cutting-edge training programs are meticulously designed to empower athletes to gain a competitive advantage by refining these essential skills.
Athletes who engage with our programs at EVO Performance are equipped to tap into a level of play that is not yet fully leveraged by their opponents, ensuring they gain that crucial competitive edge.
ENHANCE your DECISION-MAKING SPEED, ELEVATE your Game IQ, Boost CONFIDENCE, and sharpen your on-ice VISION.
Since I started working on cognitive training with Melissa, I have experienced significant enhancements in my game. As a goalie, my on-ice awareness and ability to comprehend the action in front of me have drastically improved. My reaction time in finding pucks through screens and blocking low shots has reached new heights. Cognitive performance elevates my game to a higher level.
Cognitive training is the additional preparation that many players miss out on. It provides an advantage over competitors by helping me mentally slow down the game, enabling me to predict play developments and scan my surroundings with greater clarity and speed.
Working on my cognitive skills at EVO has helped with making decisions faster on the ice. I'm seeing the game much faster way, and that is the result from what we do here at EVO.
Cognitive training has broadened my perspective of the game beyond my expectations. Working with Melissa enhances my ability to anticipate plays before they unfold. I've developed a better vision and it has significantly improved my performance, allowing me to concentrate on various situations on the ice. This form of training is vastly underrated, and I believe both athletes and non-athletes can greatly benefit from it. The unique training that Melissa offers is a true game changer.
I started training with Melissa because cognitive development is a game-changer for my performance and for athletes making the jump to junior hockey at 16. The ability to process the game faster is essential, and working with Melissa sharpens decision-making and reaction speed—key factors in reaching the next level.
