DEVELOPMENT GOES BEYOND THE ICE.
THE SISU NETWORK
DEVELOPMENT GOES BEYOND THE ICE.
Helping a player develop means looking at the whole picture. Training, nutrition, equipment, recovery, and the people surrounding them all play a role.
SISU connects families with trusted professionals and resources that complement each player’s individual development plan.
We recommend people and brands we trust, so families spend less time searching and more time moving forward.
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NUTRITION
VALARIE HANNAHS
Hockey Nutrition
Val Hannahs is a sports dietitian specializing in hockey nutrition, with more than 20 years of experience in sports nutrition.
Her evidence-based approach helps athletes understand how proper fueling can support energy, strength, recovery, and overall performance. She has worked with athletes from youth through semi-professional levels and currently works in performance nutrition at IMG Academy.
For SISU families, Val provides an experienced resource for making nutrition part of the player's overall development plan.
Val Hannahs is a sports dietitian specializing in hockey nutrition, with more than 20 years of experience in sports nutrition.
Her evidence-based approach helps athletes understand how proper fueling can support energy, strength, recovery, and overall performance. She has worked with athletes from youth through semi-professional levels and currently works in performance nutrition at IMG Academy.
For SISU families, Val provides an experienced resource for making nutrition part of the player's overall development plan.
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DEVELOPMENT
BR.ICE HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT
Skill + Physical Development
BR.ICE Hockey Development provides personalized training for players of all ages, combining on-ice skill development, off-ice training, and goal-oriented programming.
Led by Raymond Brice, a former Division I coach with professional, NCAA Division I, and Junior A playing experience, BR.ICE was created to give developing players access to high-level training and resources. They also offer a Columbus Clinic, which makes this partnership especially relevant for SISU's local families.
DEVELOPMENT
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EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
BR.ICE Hockey Development provides personalized training for players of all ages, combining on-ice skill development, off-ice training, and goal-oriented programming.
Led by Raymond Brice, a former Division I coach with professional, NCAA Division I, and Junior A playing experience, BR.ICE was created to give developing players access to high-level training and resources. They also offer a Columbus Clinic, which makes this partnership especially relevant for SISU's local families.
BEST DAM TAPE
Hockey Equipment
Best Dam Tape creates hockey tape and wax built for players, including cloth stick tape, clear shin tape, and hockey stick wax.
The brand is trusted by more than 20,000 athletes, from youth players through NHL-affiliated teams, and is also local to Central Ohio with its Pickerington location.
Best Dam Tape creates hockey tape and wax built for players, including cloth stick tape, clear shin tape, and hockey stick wax.
The brand is trusted by more than 20,000 athletes, from youth players through NHL-affiliated teams, and is also local to Central Ohio with its Pickerington location.
Trusted Partner recommendations are intended as additional resources for SISU families.
Services and products are provided independently by each partner.
THE WHOLE PLAYER.
MORE THAN WHAT HAPPENS ON
GAME DAY.
Strength + Conditioning
Development doesn’t end when practice does. SISU can help families identify trusted training resources and integrate off-ice development into the bigger picture.
Nutrition + Fueling
Growing athletes need the right fuel to perform, recover, and develop. SISU connects families with qualified nutrition support appropriate for their player’s age, level, and goals.
Skill Development
When additional on-ice development makes sense, SISU can help connect families with trusted training resources that complement the player’s individual development plan.
Equipment + Resources
From training to the everyday essentials that live in the hockey bag, SISU connects families with resources Tom knows and trusts.
Parent Support + Communication
Hockey parenting is hard. SISU helps parents communicate with coaches, manage expectations, and support their player without adding unnecessary pressure. When tough decisions come up, Tom can also provide an experienced second opinion.
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Tell Us About Your Player.
We want to understand your athlete as both a hockey player and a person, including where they are today, what they want, and where your family feels uncertain.
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Get An Honest Assessment.
Tom evaluates the player and provides straightforward feedback about strengths, development areas, and opportunities.
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Build The Path Forward.
Depending on your needs, we’ll identify the right next steps and create a plan designed around your player’s goals and development timeline.
START WITH A CONVERSATION.
START WITH A CONVERSATION.
GETTING STARTED.