CATHY ANDRADE
Power Hour & Extra Hour Owner
Skating Treadmill / Skating Coach
[email protected]
(408) 656-5633
In the early 1980's, Cathy attained triple-gold certification (Gold Figure, Gold Free-Style, Gold Dance) by training extensively with two Olympians and she had the privilege of performing in the closing ceremonies of the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada. In 1992, Cathy relocated to San Jose and established the Bay Area's first formal power skating program know as Power Hour.
Cathy's Power Skating is the culmination of her technical figure skating experience combined with practical hockey knowledge. She is innovative and continually refines her hybrid hockey skating training system which has proven successful for her players.
Cathy is widely regarded as Northern California's premier power skating instructor and has coached athletes ranging from minor level hockey players through NAHL, USHL, NCAA D1 and D3, EHL, AHL, OHL, USA National Team, NHL & Olympic Team members. Cathy's methods and accomplishments have been recognized nationally for her work with players in the Wall Street Journal, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, NHL.com, and local publications.
Cathy extended her passion to help players of all ages and skill levels by opening Extra Hour Off-Ice Hockey Training Facility.
SEAN CASTAGNA
Power Hour & Extra Hour Coach
Shooting / Stick Handling / Skating
[email protected]
(408) 828-6970
Sean, a native of San Jose, grew up playing for the Santa Clara Blackhawks and NorCal Rep Club. At age 13, he became one of Cathy's first private hockey students. Beginning in 1997, Sean began assisting Cathy with Power Hour and became a private instructor. After his playing career that included Jr. A hockey in Alberta, college hockey in New England and Buffalo, NY, and minor pro stops in Fresno and Knoxville, Sean returned to the Bay Area and resumed coaching private lessons and San Jose Jr. Sharks teams. Sean has worked with students who have ultimately reached the NHL, AHL, CHL, and NCAA levels. Sean is also a Level 4 USA hockey certified and SafeSport trained.
CAMERON ANDRADE
Lead Power Hour Coach & Extra Hour Coach
Skating
[email protected]
(408) 596-6494
Cathy's son, Cameron, first stepped on the ice at 18 months old. Cameron played travel hockey for the Jr. Sharks competing at multiple levels ranging from A to AAA. He held the captaincy for both Junior Sharks AAA and Valley Christian High School hockey teams. He then went on to play ACHA D2 ice hockey at Loyola Marymount University. There, he was an alternate captain and graduated second in franchise history for points as a defenseman. Cameron has coached the Power Hour series since 2014 and demonstrates drills and techniques in addition to programming & coaching. He has been an integral part of expanding the Power Hour series around the Bay Area and beyond. Cameron has worked privately with youth teams, through 18AAA teams plus he has his own private lesson business working with players weekly throughout the year. Together the Andrade coaching team has launched the first year round power skating school in the bay area which offers daily skating practices. At Extra Hour, California's largest off ice hockey training facility, he is in charge of all mini rink programs and an array of classes that specialize on agility edge work, body control, and many other aspects of skating.
LOGAN SPEELMAN
Power Hour & Extra Hour Coach
Shooting / Stick Handling / Skating
(408) 393-0122
Logan was a longtime client of Cathy's Power Skating (CPS). When he ws 14, Logan played for his first junior hockey team, Billings Bulls (AWHL) and went on to lead his 16AAA team with most points. Logan also played for the the Colorado Rampage (AAA) and won 2 championships. He went on to play for the Bay State Breakers (USPHL) and currently playing for San Jose State (SJSU). Logan's dynamic speed, edge work and balance are all attributes to his fast, fluid skating which makes him a great example for the youth skaters who train at Extra Hour and participate in Power Hour sessions.
AIDAN KWOK
Power Hour & Extra Hour Coach
Shooting / Stick Handling / Skating
(415) 894-0629
Aidan started playing hockey at 7 yrs old for the Cougars and then up to Golden State Elite (GSE). As a Bantam, Aidan began to skate with Cathy where she helped his balance and other skating mechanics. Aidan currently plays at Avon Old Farms playing prep school hockey. Aidan will attend Colby College where he will play NCAA D3 or ACHA hockey. .
CHRISTIAN TSAO
Power Hour & Extra Hour Coach
Shooting / Stick Handling / Dryland / Skating
(650) 492-0914
[email protected]
Christian grew up in the Bay Area playing for the California Cougars/GSE and the Jr. Sharks AAA teams. He began skating with Cathy during his junior hockey career. After Christian's time at the Jr. Sharks, he left to play Prep-School hockey at Gilmour Academy (Gates Mills, OH). After his prep school career,Christian began playing Junior A hockey in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia playing for nationally ranked teams before being drafted by Utica Jr.Comets (NCDC) where he started his final year of junior hockey with the Connecticut Chiefs of the EHL. Throughout Christian's hockey career, he has shared ice with Pro, OHL, QMJHL, NCAA D1 and NCAA D3 players. He is currently on the Connecticut College board (ACHA D2) and plays for them.
MARTIN MOODY
Goalie Coach
[email protected]
(760) 646-0060
Martin grew up in the Bay Area playing youth hockey for the Santa Clara Valley Hockey Association. During his time as a goalie with the SCHVA Blackhawks, Martin was named the '99 CAHA Bantam All Star game MVP and played in both NorCal and CA state championships. Martin graduated from SJSU in 2007 playing 4 seasons of ACHA D2 collegiate hockey for the Spartans, where they reached the national playoffs in 3 of his 4 years there. After college, he landed a position with the San Jose Jr Sharks as the Goalie Coach for the program. Martin also coached a team in each of his 10 years with the club. Under his guidance, Martin has helped goalies find success after youth hockey at all levels including NCAA D1, NCAA D3, ACHA D1, ACHA D2, USHL, WHL, and NAHL. Martin's goalie talents led him to signing and dressing for a couple games with the Iowa Wild of the AHL and he is currently part of the NHL emergency backup goalie (EBUG) rotation utilized by the San Jose Sharks for all of their home games. Martin got to dress and backup a game for the Winnipeg Jets.
If you are looking for an experienced goalie instructor who knows what it takes to elevate your game to the next level, then you need to contact Martin today.
NICK CHECKLENIS
Goalie Coach
[email protected]
(408) 613-9931
Coach Nick has been on the ice since the age of 4. Growing up in the Bay Area, he spent his youth playing with the Santa Clara Blackhawks and the San Jose Jr. Sharks organizations. Nick has attended numerous camps and trained with players from junior to professional level. Recently, 2021-2022 season, Nick played for the San Jose State Spartans (ACHA).
Currently, Nick coaches for the Jr. Sharks organization and trains the AAA and AA boys and girls from ages 12 through 19 years old. With his knowledge, experience, and passion for the position, coach Nick can advance the skills of any goaltender's style of play by adding the most creative, effective, and efficient techniques.