Ilari Näckel

Summary

I am a Finnish goalie coach with a rich background in professional sports, known for my strong work ethic and dedication to teamwork. My goal is to help goalies achieve their maximum potential through exceptional, consistent training.

My philosophy centers on seeing my goalies as people first, athletes second, and hockey players last. This approach keeps our training sessions vibrant and productive, driving long-term excellence in performance.

Skill Highlights

* 35+ years of experience in goalie coaching

* Proven expertise in organization, pedagogy, and education

* Excellent skills in video editing and video coaching

* Advanced computing and technical skills

* Education in Strength and conditioning coaching

* Extensive scouting database of top goalie talents

* Strong strategic planning abilities and long-term project management skills

Experience

2024 - 2025 EV Landshut (DEL2) – Professional Goalie Coach

2021 - 2024 Kölner Haie (DEL) - Professional Goalie Coach

2018 – 2021 Grizzlys Wolfsburg (DEL) - Professional Goalie Coach

2016 – 2018 Espoo United (Mestis) - Professional Goalie Coach

2013 – 2016 Espoo Blues (SM-Liiga) - Professional Goalie Coach

2012 – 2013 IN-Goalies - Owner, Goalie Coach

2011 – 2012 HK Salavat Yulaev (KHL) - Professional Goalie Coach

2010 – 2011 Jokerit HC (SM-Liiga) - Professional Goalie Coach

2008 – 2010 HK Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (KHL) - Professional Goalie Coach

2005 – 2008 Tappara (SM-Liiga) - Professional Goalie Coach

2000 – 2005 JYP (SM-Liiga) - Professional Goalies Coach

1988 – 2000 JYP (Junior teams) – Head coach, assistant coach, Goalie Coach

Education

Master of Sports Sciences: University of Jyväskylä (2000)

Highest level of Coaching education: Finnish Ice Hockey federation

Language Skills

🇫🇮 - Native speaker

🇬🇧 - Fluent

🇩🇪 - Good

🇸🇪 - Good but rusty

🇷🇺 - Work language and basic knowledge 

References:

Proven Success with Top-Level Goalies and Elite Coaching Staffs. Discover my references on the next page.