Our Mission
ABOUT Z2 HOCKEY
Z2 Hockey exists to build the best youth hockey players in Nashville. We believe development happens through purposeful training — small groups, elite coaching, and a system that connects every drill to real game performance. Our mission is to give every player who trains with us the habits, skills, and compete level to reach their ceiling.
The Coaches
Co-Founder
IKE ZEIER
Co-Founder
IKE ZEIER
AAA Coach · Hockey IQ Obsession
Tennessee native and Nashville Jr Predators alum who came up through AAA hockey with the St. Louis Jr. Blues and Fox Motors. Ike coached the Vegas Jr. Golden Knights (U12–U18 AAA) and most recently served as a head coach with the Nashville Jr Predators before stepping away to build Z2 full-time. His training centers on hockey IQ and long-term development — small groups, constant motion, and skill work that actually shows up on game night.
“Every rep matters. Every session builds on the last. That's how you develop players who separate.”
Co-Founder
ZEKE ZEIER
Co-Founder
ZEKE ZEIER
NAHL · NCAA · Compete-Level Builder
Nashville native who played AAA hockey before two seasons of junior hockey in the NAHL with Topeka and NCAA Division III at Bethel. Zeke coached at the Vegas Golden Jr. Knights and most recently held a player development role in Nashville before stepping away to build Z2 full-time. His training is built on fundamentals, compete level, and the habits that hold a season together — every drill built to connect to what happens on game night.
“The best players train with purpose. We build the habits that show up when it matters most.”
The Advisory Board
GUIDED BY THE GAME'S BEST
Senior Advisor
JIM McKENZIE
Senior Advisor
JIM McKENZIE
Director of Professional Scouting, Vegas Golden Knights
Jim brings 15 seasons of NHL experience and a championship pedigree to the Z2 program — a two-time Stanley Cup champion who now serves as Director of Professional Scouting for the Vegas Golden Knights. From the rink to the front office, his career has been built on compete level, hockey IQ, and recognizing what separates pro-caliber players. Jim helps shape Z2's long-term development philosophy — how we structure practices, the standards we hold every player to, and the path from youth hockey to the highest levels of the game.
“The kids who make it are the ones who fall in love with the work. Z2 builds that.”
2× Stanley Cup Champion · 15 NHL Seasons · NHL Pro Scout
Our Approach
WHAT SETS Z2 APART
No Wasted Reps
Every session is designed for constant movement. No lines, no standing around — players are working from start to finish.
Game Transfer
Skills are taught in game-realistic contexts so players can execute under pressure, not just in drills.
Complete Development
Ice, gym, and film work together as one system. We develop the full player — skating, strength, IQ, and compete level.
Small Groups
Capped at 5 players for Elite Ice Sessions, 20–24 for camps. Every player gets real coaching attention and meaningful reps.