Hockey Skills - Bando Performance

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Group Skills

Small-group sessions that sharpen skating, puck skills, and hockey IQ with reps that carry over to game speed.

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Private Training

One-on-one ice time with a coach who builds every session around your position, your gaps, and your goals.

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Synthetic Ice

Year-round edge work, stickhandling, and shooting reps on our synthetic surface. No ice slot required.

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Video Analysis

Break down your film with a coach to see what is working, what is not, and exactly what to fix next.

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Upcoming Groups

Synthetic Ice Schedule

Programs run Monday through Friday in Woburn and Worcester through late December. Tap any session to register.

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Woburn — Synthetic Ice Worcester

Meet The Team

One-on-one sessions built around each athlete's game, starting with a movement and skill assessment.

Nick Albano

Hockey Director

Woburn ¬∑ Wellesley ¬∑ Dedham, MA

Five years of professional hockey across the AHL, ECHL, and Europe, plus a Boston Bruins Development Camp invite. Now coaches youth through pro.

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Johnny DeRoche

Skills Coach

Woburn ¬∑ Wellesley ¬∑ Dedham, MA

Maximized reps and puck touches every skate, with sharp attention to detail and correction. NCAA Division I at UVM and Northeastern.

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Jacob Roberson

Skills Coach

Boston, MA

UMass Boston hockey player and former NAHL athlete helping young guns build skills, confidence, and real game ability on the ice.

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Nick Pennucci

Skills Coach

Worcester, MA

Builds a strong, personalized session that helps every athlete work toward their own goals. Three years of professional hockey.

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John Fine-Lease

Skills Coach

Worcester, MA

Head coach in the USPHL Premier and assistant in the NCDC. Skill development is not one-size-fits-all, and every lesson is built around that.

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Not sure who's the right fit? Contact us and we'll help you pick.

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Video Analysis

Elite-level insights for smarter, faster players. Every review focuses on decision-making, anticipation, and patterns of play, developing true hockey sense and faster reactions on the ice.

Comprehensive Game Review

Targeted Clips

Decision-Making Development

Actionable Feedback

Progress Tracking

Led by Nick Albano, Hockey Director

Nick brings extensive professional playing experience and a deep knowledge of the game to every video analysis session. His combination of on-ice professional experience and coaching skill guarantees valuable, actionable feedback that fosters genuine growth. Played professionally in the AHL, ECHL, and Europe, with an invite to the Boston Bruins Development Camp.

Want to see if it's the right fit?Reach out and we'll walk you through packages, turnaround, and what's included.

Where We Train

Five rinks and facilities across eastern Massachusetts.

Woburn

Bando Performance — Woburn

10 Micro Drive, Woburn, MA 01801

Bando gym on siteSynthetic on sitePrivate training

Dedham

Boch Ice Arena

1105 East Street, Dedham, MA 02026

On iceBando gym on sitePrivate trainingGroup training

Worcester

Fidelity Bank Worcester Ice Center

112 Harding Street, Worcester, MA 01604

On iceBando gym on siteGroup trainingSynthetic available

Wellesley

Boston Sports Institute

900 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA 02482

On iceBando gym on siteGroup training

Tewksbury

Breakaway Ice Center

20 Carter Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876

On icePEP training

Our mission at Bando Performance is to empower athletes of all levels to achieve peak performance through evidence-based training, cutting-edge technology, and a holistic approach to strength and conditioning. We are committed to providing tailored programs that enhance athletic ability, promote resilience, and instill life-long skills for success both on and off the playing surface. With an unwavering dedication to excellence and a passion for performance, we aim to elevate the standards of athletic performance training in Massachusetts and beyond.

"Working with Nick this Season has taken my game to a whole new level. The small details we focus on continue to add up every time I step on the ice. It's allowed me to develop a second brain in all three zones on the ice that has allowed me a more well rounded defenseman"