Coach Blatherwick is a true hockey expert. He holds a Ph.D in Sports Physiology from the University of Minnesota, He is level 4 advanced certified with USA Hockey and has worked in hockey circles for the better part of 25 years. He is a physiologist for the Washington Capitals, and has held the same post for the Calgary Flames, New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers and Minnesota North Stars. Early in his career Coach Blatherwick spent significant time in the former Soviet Union where he learned the game of hockey from elite coaches and players. Upon return to the United States his focus was on teaching youth hockey and improving the skating skills of all the players he coached.
Jack has authored several articles on training, hockey, and coaching philosophy. He is the author of one of the most widely read hockey books, Overspeed, and is a columnist for Let's Play Hockey.