If you have a passion for the game of hockey and are serious about becoming an elite player, then you have come to the right place. Carey Krug is the Head Instructor at NLPD, he will identify the areas of your game that need improvement as well as strengthen the assets you currently have in your game. To play at the junior, college and or pro level you need to be highly skilled but also think the game at an elite level. “Hockey IQ”

Brandon Hawkins was the 2023-2024 MVP with the Toledo Walleye earning 93 points on the year. He was recently named to the ECHL All-Star team for the 2nd year in a row. Brandon is an elite goal scorer that becomes extremely dangerous with his ability to shoot, make plays, and garner points.

He has spent the last 4 seasons with the Walleye breaking franchise records for most goals, assists, and points in a season. Before playing professionally, Brandon played division 1 college hockey for Bowling Green (2 years) and graduating from Northeastern (2 years).

He has spent various amounts of time in the AHL and ECHL. To name a few, he has spent time with, Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins, Rochester Americans, Wheeling Nailers, Fort Wayne Komets, and most recently the Toledo Walleye.

During the off-season he spends his time coaching skills to all ages. With experience running his own clinics, he has also coached at Pillar Hockey Academy and with the Northern Jr. Cyclones.

Next Level Player Development has worked with world renowned shooting coaches over the years.

With the hiring of Brandon Hawkins, Next Level Player Development knows we have hired the best shooting coach and soon to be world renowned at his craft.