"I felt more improved after working with Coach Palms as I was elevating in getting a quicker shot off after receiving a pass. I would wait too long to shoot, letting the goalie have more time to prepare, and Coach Palms helped me work on my release and timing.”

2024 — Carmel Catholic

“I like Coach Palms’ skates because of the different shot angles and defensive scenarios, with tough passes, searching and retrieving difficult pucks in skates to making a quick-reaction pass or shot, is helpful working on as it is putting me in uncomfortable spots so I could be ready for these plays in games.”

2023 — Maine Varsity

“Coach Palms is the first coach to ask me what type of coach he has to be for me to be successful throughout the year. He took genuine interest in myself and and the rest of the team to figure out what I specifically needed to strengthen so that he was able to help me work on those areas throughout the season on our U16 team.”

2023 — Wilmette U16 CSDHL

“I’m a defenseman, Coach Palms really helped me get my feet moving on the blue line, and to get different angle shots. Coach Palms also helped me improve my ability to good control pucks, and help see deeper while scanning the ice to make good decisions, by showing me how to escape pressure and find an open men to move the puck to, removing the pressure and the ability for a turn-over.”

2023 — Ice Dogs

“Thank you for the advice regarding Mike, my son said he never did any of those drills and how he pushed him past his limits as a player!”

2024 — Carmel Catholic

“Working with Coach Palms has helped my game because it makes me think more in small area situations. Coach Palms’ coaching style is completely different than my previous coaches in the past due to his determination at getting me (and the players I’ve skated alongside within his groups) better as a hockey player, and to get me and all of us to the next level in hockey!”

2023 — Chicago Cougars Jr. A