
EXPERT GUIDANCE & STRATEGIC PLANNING
HOCKEY ADVISOR & MENTORSHIP
Many of our young athletes dream of playing at the highest level. To achieve this exciting goal, they need to navigate the complex world of hockey — a process that can often feel overwhelming and stressful.
Our program is designed to guide families through this journey by providing expert support in planning, networking, promotion, and opportunity development. We offer strategic advice, honest assessments, and tailored guidance based on years of experience at all levels of junior hockey, as well as with Canadian and American universities.
Our mission is to give each athlete the best possible chance for success through the right mix of training, mentorship, and direction.
Mentor & Advisor, Tyler Ertel
Tyler Ertel brings over 23 years of experience as a professional educator and more than 25 years as a coach and mentor to young, aspiring athletes. As a hockey parent himself, Tyler has successfully guided his own children through careers in both the NCAA and OHL systems.
He has helped hundreds of athletes achieve their dreams of playing professional hockey. His passion lies in helping each child reach their full potential — both in life and in sport.
Tyler’s greatest strength is identifying the right opportunities based on an athlete’s skills, needs, and goals, and creating a customized, winning plan to get them there.

ELITE HOCKEY PACKAGE
Our most comprehensive package involves creating and executing a well-thought-through plan of action, based on skill assessment, and what's needed to achieve desired results and your goals.
Tyler has connections with the best in the industry and in addition to what's offered in the 6-month plan, and ongoing mentoring and support for 12 months, he will also cover areas such as: elite training opportunities both on and off the ice, high-level sports nutrition references, mental conditioning, hockey agent referral, junior hockey road-map, NCAA eligibility and negotiations, prep hockey opportunities and much more.You will also have the first priority to register for all training and development opportunities offered through Holistic Hockey.
