ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
DAVIS HOCKEY© will equip hockey players with the knowledge, skill and fundamentals necessary to further develop their game, so they can have more confidence and fun while playing in game situations. All of our instructors are hand-picked by Head Instructor Davis and exemplify the professionalism, skill, experience, patience and dedication to teaching that is necessary to shape the future stars of tomorrow.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
At Davis Hockey, we use only the best hockey instructors. You can be assured that our staff is composed of professionals who either have or are currently playing high-level hockey.
BOBBY DAVIS
Head Instructor
Bobby Davis is a native of Woodhaven, Michigan, with a playing career in the USHL, NCAA Division I (Northeastern University, Hockey East) and professional hockey.
As a Head Coach in Junior Hockey, Instructor Davis helped several players move on to various college programs. Over the past two seasons, Instructor Davis has worked as a scout for the Des Moines Buccaneers in the USHL and the IHC Islanders in the NCDC. With his vast knowledge in skill development and his large scouting network, Instructor Davis thrives on helping players move to the next level to play college and professional hockey.
Master Instructor Davis
Turcotte Stickhandling School
2000-Present
Instructor Davis has worked as a skills coach, developing many high-level players over the past 20 years, working as a head instructor for Turcotte Stickhandling, The German Hockey Federation, and Maxx Hockey out of Merrimack College. Instructor Davis has also spent time in Hong Kong working as a Master Stickhandling Instructor.
Head Skills Coach
Gaylord Blue Devils
2020-2022
Skills instructor for Gaylord High School Varsity and JV teams.
Director of Player Development & Head Coach
Long Beach Sharks (NA3HL)
2017-2020
Instructor Davis also has eight years of Junior Hockey coaching experience as a Head Coach. He spent five seasons with the Palm Beach Hawks in the USPHL and three seasons with the Long Beach Sharks in the NA3HL.
Des Moines Buccaneers
USHL
1994-1996
While in the USHL with the Des Moines Buccaneers in 1995, Davis won a National Championship, leading the USHL in scoring in the Clark Cup Playoffs leading up to that.
NCAA Division I College
Northeastern University
1996-2000
While at Northeastern University, Instructor Davis was voted 'Most Exciting Player' and 'Fan Favorite'.
Minor Pro Hockey Player
U.S. and Europe
2000-2011
Instructor Davis's professional hockey experience includes time in the WCHL, the CHL, Austria, France, Germany, Sweden, and Hungary.
GOALTENDING INSTRUCTION
RYAN DAVIS
Goalie Instructor
Ryan is a native of Woodhaven, Michigan. He grew up playing for the Belle Tire AAA program prior to moving to Sault Ste. Marie to play for the Soo Hawks AAA program. Ryan went on to play in the NAHL with the Soo Indians and rounded out his junior career in the AWHL with the Bismarck Bobcats. After playing Juniors, Ryan went on to attend Nichols College, where he was voted Most Valuable Player by his teammates during his Freshman campaign. He was also awarded All-Rookie honors when he was selected to the ECAC Northeast Division III All-Rookie Team.
After his playing days were over, Coach Davis went into coaching and has helped many goalies move on to the Junior and Collegiate levels. He has a strong passion for the game and for developing young athletes into elite goaltenders. Ryan has worked with or played alongside some of the best goalies in hockey, such as Ryan Miller, and some of the best goalie coaches in the game, such as Robb Tallas (Florida Panthers, NHL) and Steve McKichan (Toronto Maple Leafs, NHL).
Goalie/Assistant Coach
NA3HL Long Beach Sharks
2017-2018
Instructor Davis has worked in many assistant coaching positions and has also worked as a skills coach, developing many high-level players over the past 20 years, working as an instructor for Turcotte Stickhandling.
Goaltending Instructor
M.E.G.A. Total Development
2018-2022
Goaltending instructor for the FHIT Academy.
Goalie/Assistant Coach
USPHL Elite & Empire Teams
2012-2017
Coach Davis also worked as Goalie Coach for the Palm Beach Blackhawks Travel Program and ran his own goaltending clinics during this time. Ryan has helped many goalies move on to the Junior and Collegiate levels.