coach & trainer references

Milo Cermak

Head Coach 2021-2024

“What I appreciate most is that even when the team in front of you played poorly, or frankly quit competing, you never did and never pointed a finger at your teammates. That is a quality only true competitors have!”

“Gabe is one of the most competitive Goalies I ever coached over the last 21 yrs, including 5 NCAA D1 Goalies I had the privilege of coaching. His healthy mindset allows him to recover immediately from unlucky/bad bounces and jumpstart the team in front of him. Battling through a game’s adversities and bringing maximum compete level under any circumstance is Gabe’s major strength.

“Your compete level and mindset are real difference makers. In every game you start you have given the team a chance to win.”

“Gabe’s solid angles make him very reliable on the first save and quick to recover on the rebound or next shot.”

Jake ZAB

Shane Clifford Goalie School Coach

University of Nebraska-Omaha 2020-23

“I have had the privilege to work with Gabe this season and it has been a great honor. He is an amazing down to earth kid that loves the game and the position. He comes to lessons with the mindset to learn and get better. He is very invested in himself and his game. Gabe is a very athletic goaltender with great skating abilities. One thing that really impresses me about his game is his post play. If Gabe decides to move on to the junior level next season, I will miss working with him, but I think he is definitely ready for the next level”

Kenny Reiter

NCAA D1 National Champion UMD Bulldogs 2011

NY Islanders 2012-2014

“Gabe is an excellent Goaltender with the potential to develop into an elite player. He possesses impressive athleticism coupled with a detailed, technical approach to the position. His compete level is something that sets him apart and has contributed to his developmental progression over the last 7 years. Gabe’s positioning and shot preparation can be most attributed to his skating, post play and situational awareness. What has been most enjoyable for me in working with Gabe is his coachability, positive attitude, and consistent approach to not only his training but willingness to be a student of the position. He has the mindset and work ethic to excel at the next level.”

RICHARD REICHENBACH

Hockey Director-Larkins Sports Performance

“To whom it may concern,
I had the pleasure of coaching and training Gabe Livingston at Larkins Sports Performance. Over the past two years, I have worked closely with Gabe on his strength and conditioning, mobility, skating, and mental performance.
Gabe possesses the qualities essential for a successful athlete at the highest level. These attributes will contribute to his success on and off the ice. Gabe’s dedication, discipline and focus on his physical development is displayed every day he comes into the gym. His high effort to push himself in all areas of development with an even keel and focused approach. Gabe connects effortlessly with new and old members of the gym. He accurately reads situations that require communication, whether it involves speaking directly or listening and asking pertinent questions. His passion and dedication to those around him are unwavering, and having spent considerable time with him, I can confidently say that he is an inspiring individual who loves to learn. Gabe’s pursuit also continues with his mental game. Having seen him play and communicated with him about his performance he is always actively aware and thinking about his mindset and finding ways to be more consistent and learn from every situation. Based on my twelve years of coaching at the NCAA D1 level and seventeen years of coaching experience I highly recommend Gabe as an athlete who will consistently improve, display discipline, dedication, respect and be someone who is an ideal teammate and helps a team’s culture push to be one of elite performance. His work ethic and dedication set a standard for every athlete to follow. He consistently influences our program’s players and staff with his positive attitude and commitment. Please feel free to contact me with any questions about Gabe. Thank you for your time.


PAT MARTIN

Head Coach 2025

“Gabe is a technically sound athletic Goalie with a good mental approach and exceptional compete level. He gives us a chance to win every chance out and is very capable of stealing a game. Gabe exudes a confidence in the net that is contagious and elevates his teammates. He is very consistent and doesn’t get rattled regardless of the situation. Whether Gabe is starting or backing up you can count on him to bring a great attitude and locker room presence to the team.

Gabe takes his craft seriously and never misses an opportunity to train. Due to his dedication, attitude, and ability, I believe that Gabe can become an elite Goalie at the next level.