About
Nick D'Errico is a goaltending coach and director, app developer, marketer, writer, and all around nerd. He brings nearly 15 years of coaching experience in youth hockey and prep schools. Nick is also the owner of D'Crease Goaltending as well as the Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of PointShot, a coaching marketplace and athlete development platform.
In 10 years with the Central Mass Revolution, Nick has built up a grassroots program from scratch and alleviated the common goaltending shortage seen across many community organizations. Those who try goalie with Coach Nick can't wait to get back on the ice.
Nick is previously the Head Coach of Mount St. Charles Academy's Varsity 2 and JV teams, is a Goaltending Development Coordinator for Massachusetts Hockey, and holds a Level 4 and Gold-level goaltending CEP with USA Hockey. He began his coaching career in college with the Allston-Brighton Youth Hockey Association in Boston, MA. He currently lives in Mendon, MA, with his wife, son, and two dogs.
Coaching Certifications
Gold-Level Goaltending CEP
USA Hockey
2024-06-02
Inaugural class. First of 10 coaches certified in the US. Published thesis project on goaltending evaluations.
Level 4 CEP
USA Hockey
2022-09-28
Coaching Experiences
Camp Goaltending Coach
USA Hockey Girls’ 15U Eastern Regional Dev Camp
2025-07-15 - 2025-07-18
Owner, Goaltending Coach
D'Crease Goaltending LLC
2025-04-28 - Present
After 13 years of coaching, I formalized my independent work by starting my own LLC. I run independent camps while also advising organizations and running their in-house goalie development programs. We emphasize a holistic approach to grassroots goaltending — not just skill development, but also mental skills, visual and off-ice training, and mentorship/charitable service. Learn more at dcreasegoaltending.com.
Head Coach, Varsity 2/JV
Mount St. Charles Academy (NEPSAC)
2024-08-01 - 2025-03-01
Rebuilt development pipeline, organizational culture/identity, and program structure from scratch after move to NEPSAC from RIIL. Managed all team logistics and communications.
Attendee
Global Goaltending Retreat 2024 (The Goalie Guild)
2024-06-12 - 2024-06-17
Attendee
Global Goaltending Retreat 2023 (The Goalie Guild)
2023-06-02 - 2023-06-06
Goaltending Development Coordinator
Massachusetts Hockey
2022-08-01 - Present
Educate youth coaches statewide to support goaltenders and build grassroots programs.
Goaltending Director
Central Mass Revolution Youth Hockey
2015-04-01 - Present
Built grassroots goaltending program from scratch, growing headcount from 9 to 40 across 18 teams. Use autonomous supportive coaching to eliminate barriers to entry and retention.
Assistant & Goaltending Coach
Allston-Brighton Youth Hockey Association
2012-08-01 - 2014-12-30
Formal Education
BA, Publishing
Emerson College
2012-08-01 - 2014-12-30
BE Program in Mechanical Engineering (transferred)
Stevens Institute of Technology
2011-08-01 - 2012-05-01
High School Diploma
Worcester Academy
2007-09-01 - 2011-05-01