We had the good fortune of connecting with Christian Grunnah and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Christian, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
After working for other ice hockey training development groups and having a major role in their success, I decided it was time to create more opportunities for myself. I had developed a full curriculum and training system that I had confidence in and I knew I would be able to offer more to my clients than I had been able to when working for others.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Grunnah Power Skating + Hockey School was founded in 2017. At “GPS Hockey”, we help skaters identify and fine-tune their strengths while addressing and correcting weaknesses in order to become complete hockey players. Our method develops the entire player, offering advanced techniques in all aspects of on-ice performance. Our training is designed to give players more tools for direct in-game application both with and without the puck. We don’t just train the body, but the individual as a whole. We impart players with the confidence to perform at their best and teach them the skills needed to succeed every time they take the ice.

Having learned to skate from his father, a three-time U.S. National Champion speed skater, owner and head instructor Christian Grunnah has an approach to teaching the game of hockey that has always been unique to that of his peers. Since he was never the biggest player on the ice, he utilized his ability to skate quickly, effectively and efficiently to be a high impact player. Using what he has learned from in-game experience, Christian has applied these techniques—as well as techniques from figure skating, biomechanics and downhill ice cross—to all of his coaching and instructing. Earning a Master of Fine Arts degree in acting from the Moscow Art Theatre in Russia, with a focus on ensemble, acrobatic and movement training techniques analogous to those used by the famous Red Army hockey program, Christian has a completely unique perspective on performance which he includes in his on-ice teachings. Since 2012, he has had the privilege of working with all levels of players, from beginners to pros, both on and off the ice, and has coached internationally in Slovakia, Germany, Austria, Canada and England.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
We love Boulder and all the great things it has to offer. Hiking Mount Sanitas, Bear Peak or one of the many trails of Chautauqua Park, plus meandering down Pearl Street for shopping and dining, Boulder has so much to offer. We have a favorite restaurant in town too, Aoi, which is a bit of a hidden gem.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I have had the chance to work with and for many other people prior to developing my own company. All of the experiences, positive and negative, have helped to formulate my approach to the work I am now doing. I am grateful for the opportunities I have been given by all the groups who have chosen to include me in the development of their organizations and even more so for those who have given me sound advice when deciding how to move forward.

Website: grunnahpowerskating.com

Instagram: @power_skating

Linkedin: Christian Grunnah

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