Camps & Training
Hockey camps. Private training. All in.
Vanguard Hockey International offers hockey camps and private skills training from Reno, NV — on-ice, off-ice, and video work for youth through NHL and Olympic levels.
Next camp dates coming soon.
The 2026 camp schedule is wrapped. New dates are being set now. To be first to hear when registration opens, or to ask about private skills training in the meantime, get in touch.
Military and First Responder discounts are available on every camp. Please inquire about how to receive these discounts.
Camps, private skills, player development.
Vanguard Hockey International’s sole purpose is player development. Based in Reno, NV, the program delivers hockey camps and private skills training — on the ice and off it — for youth through NHL and Olympic levels.
Every Vanguard camp pairs on-ice training with off-ice development and video work. Private skills training is available by inquiry, including when camp dates are not on the calendar. Founder Jeff Lobman has spent 10 years as a private skills coach; Niclas Lucenius coaches alongside him.
Two ways to do the work.
Hockey camps
A concentrated block — typically a handful of days — of on-ice training, off-ice development, and video work. Past camps have been hosted at South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena and Lempäälän Jäähalli in Finland, for ages 8U–18U.
Private skills training
Ongoing development by inquiry. Jeff Lobman has been a private skills coach for 10 years, working with players from beginner to NCAA, professional, and Olympic levels. Ask about availability between camps.
Youth hockey to the NHL and Olympics.
Youth hockey
Past Vanguard camps have been offered for ages 8U–18U. The program is built to help young players become the best they can be on and off the ice.
Travel, rec, prep & university
Not every player is chasing the NHL. Some want a prep or university team; others want to be their best on a local travel or recreational team. Vanguard works with all of those mindsets.
High-performance
Jeff Lobman has coached players from beginner to NCAA, professional, and Olympic levels. Niclas Lucenius brings nearly 20 years of pro hockey, including Liiga, the KHL, and DEL.
Based in Reno. Hosted at the rink.
Vanguard Hockey International is based in Reno, NV, bringing top-tier training to the West Coast. There is no published walk-up street address — camps and training happen at host rinks. Inquire for the next camp location and private skills training availability.
Hockey training, straight answers.
- What hockey training does Vanguard Hockey offer?
- Vanguard Hockey International offers hockey camps and private skills training. Player development is the sole purpose — on-ice skills plus mindset, attitude, and off-ice work. Camps pair on-ice training with off-ice development and video work. Private skills training is available by inquiry.
- Is Vanguard Hockey for youth players?
- Yes. Vanguard works with young players as well as players from beginner through NCAA, professional, and Olympic levels. Past camps have been offered for ages 8U–18U. The program also supports travel and recreational players, and those aiming for prep or university hockey.
- Do you offer private hockey lessons?
- Yes. Founder Jeff Lobman has been a private skills coach for 10 years, working with players from beginner to NCAA, professional, and Olympic levels. Inquire about private skills training at jeffl@vanguardhockey.com or through the contact form — including when camp dates are not on the calendar.
- What is the difference between a Vanguard camp and private training?
- A Vanguard camp is a concentrated player-development event — typically a handful of days — combining on-ice training, off-ice development, and video work. Private skills training is by inquiry for players who want development between camps or outside the camp calendar.
- Where is Vanguard Hockey located?
- Vanguard Hockey International is based in Reno, NV, bringing top-tier training to the West Coast. Camps and training are held at host rinks rather than a single published street address. Vanguard has run camps at South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena and at Lempäälän Jäähalli in Finland. Inquire for the next location and private training availability.
- How do I inquire about hockey camps or training?
- Use the contact form or email jeffl@vanguardhockey.com. Ask about upcoming camp dates, private skills training, or military and first responder discounts.
- When is the next hockey camp?
- New camp dates are being set. Get in touch to be first to hear when registration opens, or to ask about private skills training in the meantime. Email jeffl@vanguardhockey.com or use the contact form.
- Who coaches at Vanguard Hockey?
- Jeff Lobman, founder and owner, and Niclas Lucenius. Jeff has 10+ years as a private skills coach with NHL-pipeline experience. Niclas is an NHL draft pick (Atlanta Thrashers, 4th round) with nearly 20 years of professional hockey in Liiga, the KHL, DEL, and other European leagues.
- Are there military or first responder discounts?
- Yes. Military and First Responder discounts are available on every camp and event. Vanguard also donates 5% of profits from each event to a Military, Veteran, or First Responder charity. Please inquire about how to receive the discounts.