Learn the Art of Officiating — with Don Koharski
Elevate your positioning, judgment, communication, and game management with one of hockey’s most respected officials. Don Koharski—11-time Stanley Cup Final referee with 2,000+ NHL games— distills a lifetime on the ice into a focused, practical video course designed to move you up the ladder.
Why this course
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Pro insight in plain language: roughly 2 hours of concise lessons you can revisit anytime.
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Ongoing support: access to our members-only community with monthly live chats featuring top officials.
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Built for real games: mechanics, awareness, and habits you can apply your very next time on the ice.
What you’ll learn (highlights)
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Face-offs done right—fairness, mechanics, and flow.
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Partner support and staying connected as a crew.
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Routine stoppages with purpose and presence.
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Secondary awareness and anticipating the next play.
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Penalty calling procedure and professional signals.
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End-zone entry, net presence, and sightlines.
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Optimal end-zone positioning and vision focus.
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Game management and maintaining control.
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Icings and teamwork.
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The 3-Man System—where to be and why.
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Skating lanes to keep pace and stay clear.
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Mental preparation, line-change awareness, and clear communication.
Who it’s for
Referees and linespersons at any level—youth, junior, collegiate, or pro-aspiring—as well as coaches who want deeper insight into elite standards.
What’s included
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~2 hours of on-demand video, broken into 16 modules
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Members-only community access
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Monthly live Q&A/discussions with top officials
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Future course updates included
Your instructors
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Don Koharski — 11 Stanley Cup Finals, 2,000+ NHL games
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Terry Koharski — AHL referee; 11 consecutive Calder Cup Finals
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Mat Hicks — QMJHL linesman; President’s Cup Final
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Jamie Koharski — Former AHL referee; NCAA official (recent Frozen Fours)
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MacKenzie Skinner — QMJHL linesman and junior referee
How access works
After purchase, you’ll receive an email with instructions to create your account and start the course. Learn at your own pace on desktop or mobile.
Ready to elevate your officiating? Add to cart and join the community.