Overview
Every elite young hockey player dreams of a career in the sport they love-but few are truly prepared for everything that comes with it. SkateGuard is a guide for elite athletes and their families who want to build success that lasts beyond the rink. Rob Martini, who brings firsthand experience as an international-level hockey coach and former elite player, and Mike Jaczko bring decades of experience advising professional athletes and managing the complex financial lives of players. Through SkateGuard, they extend that expertise to the next generation, helping young players and parents make smart choices in a competitive and often unforgiving world. This new edition looks well beyond money, offering real-world lessons on personal branding, sponsorship deals, media and social pressures, billeting, mental wellness, and building a trusted team of advisors. Grounded in real stories and practical guidance, SkateGuard empowers players to take control of their paths-on the ice, off the ice, and for the long run.
Full Product Details
Author: Rob Martini ,
Mike Jaczko
Publisher: Cmichael Jaczko and Robert Martini, 2026.
Imprint: Cmichael Jaczko and Robert Martini, 2026.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 0.90cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.200kg
ISBN: 9781067385804
ISBN 10: 1067385800
Pages: 166
Publication Date: 02 March 2026
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""This book is an absolute eye-opener ... Mike and Rob do a great job of separating fact from fiction."" - Nick Kypreos ""Mike and Rob help you navigate many of the off-the-ice challenges that all elite players encounter."" - Cody Hodgson ""Playing hockey in the NHL usually leads to fame and fortune, but you need a plan and also a trustworthy team around you. This book helps a player and family ... understand these challenges."" - Robyn Regehr ""This book is a must-read! [It] is a great tool to help organize a young player's finances and begin planning for a successful and healthy future."" - Mike Krushelnyski
Author Information
As a member of the KJ Harrison Investors Private ClientTeam, Rob Martini, CFA, works closely with young individuals who have experienced financial success, including professional athletes. A former NCAA Division I defenceman, Rob has served as the head coach of the Singapore Men's National Hockey Team, representing the country at the Asia Winter Games in 2017, the Southeast Asian Games in 2017 and 2019, and at the IIHF Division IV World Hockey Championships in 2022. With more than 20 years of experience in the Canadian wealth management industry, Mike Jaczko, CIM, FEA, acts as a trusted advisor on matters associated with succession planning, business transition and wealth management pertaining to estate, corporate structure, tax planning and family business valuation. Mike offers a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to advising wealthy clients, including professional athletes and their families, providing preparatory and transitional life advice.
