Team Stripes Academy

Learn the Art of Officiating

Elevate your fundamentals, positioning, game management, and mental approach with 11-time Stanley Cup Final official Don Koharski.

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Pro Content

Roughly 2 hours of premium video where Don breaks down techniques and on-ice decision making to get you to the next level.

Top Coaches

Our coaching staff features top officials from the different ranks of professional and amateur hockey in North America.

Learn from the Best

Don’s entire life has been officiating. From reaching the pros as a teenager to working over 2,000 NHL games, Don is widely regarded as one of the top referees in NHL history, with 11 Stanley Cup Finals appearances.

In his first-ever online course, join Don on the ice as he teaches you how to improve your officiating fundamentals, positioning, communication, and mental game.

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Lesson Plan

16 concise modules you can revisit anytime.

1. Introduction

Meet Don Koharski and his team of expert instructors.

2. Face-Offs

It’s more than just dropping the puck.

3. Partner Support

How to cover for your partner when they’re in trouble.

4. Routine Stoppages

Just because the play stops doesn’t mean we do too.

5. Secondary Awareness

Anticipate the next play and potential scrums.

6. Penalty Calling Procedure

Break down the mechanics and signals for clear, credible calls.

7. End Zone Entry / Net Presence

Move to the net effectively while maintaining clean sightlines.

8. End Zone Positioning

Where to be—and where your vision should focus.

9. Game Management

Improve feel and understanding to keep the game under control.

10. Icings

Work as a team and stay connected to the play.

11. The 3-Man System

Proper positioning to make the right calls.

12. Skating Lanes

Keep pace with play and maintain sightlines and connectivity.

13. Mental Preparation

It’s not just physical—tune out distractions and lock in.

14. Line Change Awareness

Stay alert and organized through line changes.

15. Communication

Be clear, calm, and effective—on-ice and off. Don shares what works.

16. Conclusion

Go and forge your own path.

Your Instructors

Terry Koharski

One of the top referees in the AHL, Terry has worked 11 consecutive Calder Cup Finals.

Mat Hicks

Among the best linesmen in the QMJHL; worked the President’s Cup Final.

Jamie Koharski

Former AHL referee and top NCAA official; worked the last three Frozen Four national championships.

MacKenzie Skinner

QMJHL linesman and junior referee.

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