PAOLO DELLA BELLA
Founder , Former Pro Athlete

Paolo Della Bella didn't just play hockey at the highest level — he lived it, breathed it, and eventually dedicated his life to passing it on.

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From the Russian Superleague to the Swiss National League, from IIHF World Championships to the rinks of Ticino — every experience shaped a coach who
understands what it takes to perform at the top.

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Education & Languages

• University of Ottawa - Bachelor's in Business Administration (Marketing & HR)

• Multilingual: Fluent in Italian, French, German, English, and Russian

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Playing Career Paolo's professional playing experience spans multiple elite leagues:

• Russian Superleague Champion (now KHL)

• Canadian University Hockey

• Swiss National League and Swiss League

• Italian Serie A

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Coaching Experience

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International & National Teams:

• Swiss National Teams - Goalie Coach for U17, U18 & U20 (multiple seasons)

• 2 IIHF World Junior Championships U20 - Goalie Coach

• 2 IIHF World Championships U18 - Goalie Coach

• 2 Hlinka Gretzky Cups - Goalie Coach

• Youth Olympic Festival - Goalie Coach

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Professional Club Experience:

• HC Lugano - Head Development Coach for Junior Goalies (11 seasons, ongoing)

• Top Italian Serie A Team, Milan - Goalie Coach (10 years)

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Professional Credentials

• Swiss Ice Hockey Federation: Allround Coaching, Leistung Sport, Talent L, Goalie Coach Advanced

• Swiss BASPO: Professional Performance Coaching Diploma

• Advanced Video Analysis: Focus Catapult, Excel analytics, Sportscode, Dartfish

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Mission & Philosophy

 

Guided by "ALL WE CARE IS YOUR PASSION!!", Paolo's holistic coaching approach combines technical excellence with mental development. Through P35 Sports, he delivers elite hockey camps, online coaching programs, and video analytics while maintaining his commitment to developing confident, skilled athletes at every level.

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"ALL WE CARE IS YOUR PASSION!!"
I coach because I love this game with everything I have. And I want every athlete I work with to feel the same.

— Paolo Della Bella