"Perrella Elite Hockey has been an outstanding experience for our family. Coach Pedro sets a high standard and has a rare ability to connect with players while pushing them to reach their potential. His communication is clear, honest, and individualized, and the feedback he provides—both on and off the ice—has had a real impact on our son’s development. The clinics are intentionally small, creating an environment where every skater is challenged and held accountable. The pace, structure, and level of instruction are consistently high, making each session purposeful and competitive. Week after week, we’ve seen our son grow in skill, confidence, and hockey IQ. Most importantly, his passion and drive to get better continue to grow—his excitement to wake up early and get to the rink has never wavered, which says everything as a parent."

"Perrella Elite Hockey Development was exactly the high-end, skills- and game-focused training my son needed to take his game to the next level. Pedro’s unique approach seamlessly blends elite skill development with true game application in a way I haven’t seen anywhere else in the DMV. What truly sets PEHD apart is Pedro’s background in education. He doesn’t just know what players need from a hockey perspective—he knows how to teach it. His ability to tailor instruction, capture a player’s attention, build trust, and provide the right structure allows kids to learn, retain, and actually apply what they’re being taught. If you’re looking for real results at any age, Perella Elite Hockey Development is it."

"My son absolutely loves working with coach Pedro. He creates drills that can be applied to game situations, it’s not the typical rinse and repeat clinic. He doesn’t just demonstrate the drill but explains the why behind its importance to their development as players. High energy with lots of reps, skaters are rarely standing around. Coach Pedro is highly engaged with the skaters on giving real time feedback as to how to improve. I have already seen the positive impact he has made on my son’s game."

"Working closely with Pedro has played a major role in my development as a hockey player. Our relationship began when he coached me in minor hockey and has continued as he became my skills coach, allowing him to truly understand my game over time. Pedro has a deep understanding of the game and is able to identify the strengths and areas for improvement of each individual player. His coaching approach is personalized, and he designs sessions specifically to target those areas of growth. This was especially valuable during my transition from forward to defense, where Pedro helped me build confidence and adapt my skill set to a new position. He consistently keeps sessions challenging while also making them fun, which has pushed me to improve while staying motivated. Beyond on-ice development, Pedro has built a close relationship with me and has been extremely supportive in helping create opportunities at the next level."

"My son Cooper has been coached by Pedro for over four years, during which time Pedro has seen him grow from a local Mite player to competing at the highest national levels for his 15U age group. Throughout that journey, Pedro has been a constant and unwavering supporter, never allowing Cooper to settle for anything less than his best effort. Pedro’s impact goes far beyond on-ice skill development. His coaching, mentorship, and expectations have played a major role in Cooper’s growth both as a player and as a young person. Just as important, Pedro’s approach has only deepened Cooper’s love for the game. Without question, the progress Cooper has made and the player he continues to become are largely a result of the training, guidance, and standards set through Perrella Elite Hockey."