The Book
A Defenseman's Guide to Elite Play.
A truth manual for defensemen who want to earn trust, ice time, and responsibility.
By Coach Mike Fournier
Written by former professional defenseman, 20-year military veteran, certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, and Built Different Hockey founder Mike Fournier, this is the development book defensemen, parents, and coaches have been waiting for.
For defensemen, parents, and coaches.
What You'll Learn
The truth about the position.
- The mental framework elite defensemen play with
- How to win gap control and force turnovers consistently
- Off-ice habits that compound across a career
- Reading the game one decision ahead of the play
- The honest truths about ice time, trust, and earning a role
- The standards that separate developmental D from elite D
Who It's For
Defensemen who want to take their game seriously. Parents who want a real development guide, not motivational fluff. Coaches who want a no-nonsense framework to teach the position the right way.