About Coach Mike
Built by a Pro. Taught by a Teacher.
Mike
Fournier
Coach Mike Fournier is the founder and head coach of Built Different Hockey. He played professionally as a defenseman, served 20 years in the United States military, earned a Masters degree, and is certified as a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and USA Hockey coach. He is a published author on defensemen development. 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
On The Ice
Mike's on-ice work is built on the foundation he developed as a pro, defensemen-specific habits, decision-making under pressure, edge work that holds up against speed, and a teaching standard that turns drills into game habits.
Off The Ice
Players don't just need ice time, they need a body that can hold up to the season, fuel that supports performance, and habits that compound year over year. Mike coaches the whole athlete, strength, nutrition, mindset.
The Standard
Discipline. Details. Consistency. Mike was built by a career that demanded all three. Every athlete in the BDH program is held to a standard, supported through the work, and developed for the long haul.
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