Larry Barron Founder and Director of Barron Hockey
Larry Barron has been involved in hockey since age 5. Although a serious injury at age 20 ended his career as an active player, it did not diminish either his great love or knowledge of the sport. His devotion to it subsequently led to a highly successful coaching career for players of all skill levels, from Mites to the pros. Through a span of 15 years, he has coached players throughout the Minor Hockey League, Junior, NCAA, and NHL levels.
Larry has trained California hockey players since 2001. His intense and passionate delivery has set him apart from other hockey instructors. His reputation for being one of the best in hockey development has given him the opportunity to train hundreds of players throughout Southern California. Many of his players have moved on to play Junior, Prep school, and NCAA hockey. These players continue to come back and train or work for Larry in the off-season.
Larry is a notoriously sought-after coach, and his schedule is packed with devoted clientele. Larry's summer and pre-tryout camps have been sold out every year since they began 2002.
Larry is also an owner of the Pembroke Lumber Kings in the Central Junior Hockey League in Eastern Canada, a great avenue for players pursuing hockey scholarships. In 2007, the Lumber Kings won the CJHL championship and The Fred Page Cup championship, but they lost in the semifinals in overtime in the National Championship. There are currently three local California hockey players in the Lumber Kings program. A fourth, Ryan Lasch, has gone on to play for the NCAA Division I St. Cloud State University Huskies, where he is in his sophomore year after playing three years for the Lumber Kings. Ryan earned Rookie of the Year honors in his first year.
Larry Barron believes that a player’s skill level is neither stumbled upon nor handed down, but earned through diligent practice and a thorough understanding of the sport. His high-intensity, no-nonsense approach teaches players the way to success, which stresses good attitude, discipline, and work ethic — both on and off the ice.