River City Athletic Association is proud to announce a new partnership with Mind Body Hockey, a leading sports performance training company. The collaboration will provide our athletes with cutting-edge training techniques focused on enhancing their mental and physical skills on the ice.
Nolan Horbach, the founder of Mind Body Hockey, brings a wealth of experience in working with elite hockey players to improve their performance through a holistic approach. By incorporating mental skills training, strength and conditioning, and nutrition education, Horbach aims to help River City Athletic Association athletes reach their full potential both on and off the ice.
"We are excited to partner with Mind Body Hockey to provide our athletes with the tools they need to succeed at the highest level," said Ryan Vanjoff from River City Athletic Association. "Nolan's expertise in sports performance will be invaluable in helping our players develop into well-rounded athletes."
Currently the Head Coach of the Female U18AAA Battlefords Sharks (2023), Nolan was named Coach of the Year in the Saskatchewan Female U18AAA Hockey League for the 2023-2024 season. Renowned for his exceptional skating and skills instruction and forward-thinking approach toward development, Nolan excels in communicating and connecting with his players. His coaching philosophy is grounded in providing a nurturing environment emphasizing skill repetition, problem-solving, and ongoing feedback to foster player success.
As a dedicated student of the game and developmental training concepts, Nolan takes pride in his ability to break down skills into teachable components for players of all ages and abilities to learn and understand. This approach allows players of all ages and skill levels to grasp and apply new techniques effectively. He actively teaches players to understand the reasoning behind their movements while enhancing their gameplay with and without the puck. Nolan's comprehensive coaching experience spans various levels, from minor hockey to university.
Previously, Nolan was an Assistant Coach with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies Women's team from 2018 to 2023. He also served as the Head Coach for Team Saskatchewan Female U16 in 2018 and Team Saskatchewan Female U18 in 2019, 2020, and 2021 as part of Hockey Saskatchewan's Program of Excellence.
Nolan holds a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University and has achieved Hockey Canada's High Performance 1 certification and multiple coaching-specific credentials. His academic and practical experiences enhance his coaching approach, making him a transformative figure in the development of aspiring hockey players.
This partnership between River City Athletic Association and Mind Body Hockey underscores our commitment to providing our athletes with the resources they need to excel in their hockey careers. We look forward to seeing the positive impact that this collaboration will have on our athletes' performance in the upcoming season.
