DEFENSEMEN-SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT
BuiltDifferent Hockey
Relentless in the pursuit of excellence. Developing defensemen who think the game, embrace responsibility, and perform under pressure, one detail, one rep, one habit at a time.
Philosophy
Greatness is
Earned,
not given.
Through hard work, discipline, and purpose. With a focused 6:1 player-to-coach ratio, every athlete gets the attention, challenge, and individualized feedback needed to grow the right way.
Athletes learn the why behind every movement, so they think faster and react smarter under pressure.
Personal teaching, high standards, long-term excellence, not quick, meaningless reps.
Mike
Fournier
About
Built by a pro.
Guided by Experience.
Coach Mike is the founder of Built Different Hockey, a defensemen-specific development program built on structure, discipline, details and long-term player growth. His mission is simple: develop defensemen with strong foundations, calm confidence, and a relentless pursuit of excellence on and off the ice.
- Former Professional Defenseman
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Certified Nutrition Coach
- Masters Degree
- USA Hockey Certified Coach
- Published Hockey Development Author
- 20 Year Military Veteran
Programs
Proven Ways to Get
Better.
From semi-private on-ice clinics to hockey-specific strength and nutrition, programs engineered for defensemen who want long-term, real-world results.
A Defenseman's
Guide to Elite Play.
A no-nonsense development manual for defensemen who want results, not motivational slogans. Written by former professional defenseman, 20-year military veteran, certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, Mike Fournier.
This is not a systems book. This is not a highlight-reel guide. It's a truth manual for players who want to earn trust, ice time, and responsibility.