The Story Behind Sensei

A system that scales the way great coaches think.

Trainers like Matt have always read the patterns — which cue lands, which rep matters, which athlete is about to break through. Sensei turns that read into structured data and surfaced trends, so one great trainer can carry that depth of attention across every athlete.

How It Started

A trainer's workflow, reimagined.

We watched trainers write session notes on their phones between sets, rebuild athlete context from memory before the next session, and spend hours in spreadsheets trying to track progress across a roster.

There was no system. There was just a great coach working harder than they needed to, losing insights that could have changed an athlete's trajectory.

So we built Sensei — a way to capture what happens on the ice, structure it with AI, and turn it into a development record that coaches, athletes, and parents can actually use.

Hockey trainer coaching kids on the ice

What we believe about
hockey development

Every session matters

A single practice observation from a great coach can change the arc of a player's season. We make sure those observations aren't lost to memory.

Parents deserve visibility

Hockey families invest enormous time and money. They deserve to see real progress data — not a vague thumbs-up after pickup.

Data should serve the coach

We don't bury coaches in dashboards. AI pulls patterns from session notes so the coach can focus on what they do best — develop players.

Progress compounds

Small improvements in edgework, shot release, or hockey sense build on each other. Sensei tracks the compound effect across weeks and months.

Built by hockey people

Our team has spent years in rinks — coaching, parenting, playing. We build features we'd actually want to use ourselves.

Your athletes' data stays yours

We will never sell athlete data or share it with third parties. Period. Coaches and families own their information.

The people behind the platform

We're a small team that cares deeply about getting hockey development right.

Lizzie Mansoor
Lizzie Mansoor
Founder & CEO
Watched Matt re-create manual athlete trackers in excel for 10 years.
Matt Thomas
Matt Thomas
Co-Founder & Head of Hockey
Coached hockey for 15+ years.
Still laces up on Sunday nights.

Hockey development happens in moments — a breakthrough edge, a release that finally clicks, a read that wasn't there last month. Sensei exists to capture those moments and turn them into a record that athletes and coaches can learn from, together.

Turn Instinct Into Insight.
Growing with the hockey community
50
Athletes tracked
250+
Sessions logged
10
Coaches on the platform
Sensei is currently in beta.
Spots are limited.

Join coaches and hockey families building
a real development record.

Building Sensei in the open — reach us at sensei.training@outlook.com

See every stride. Track every shift. Build every season.

Sensei captures what happens on the ice, structures it with AI, and turns it into a development record coaches and families can act on.

How It Works
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Talk through the session

Voice-record your observations right after stepping off the ice. No typing, no forms.

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Sensei structures it

AI extracts drills, metrics, and observations into a clean, organized record.

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Progress compounds

Charts, timelines, and insights build as sessions accumulate. Everyone sees the growth.

For Coaches

Two minutes after the whistle. That's all it takes.

Voice-first session logging means you capture everything while it's fresh — drills you ran, what you noticed about each skater, what to focus on next time. No spreadsheets, no typing on your phone in the parking lot.

Real-time transcription means nothing gets lost between the rink and your desk. Sessions are automatically tagged to athletes and dated.
Recording session notes...
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AI-Powered

Your words, structured into actionable insights.

Claude AI listens to your session recap and pulls out the structure — drills performed, key observations per athlete, measurable metrics, and a focused recommendation for the next session.

No more re-reading messy notes. Every session becomes a clean, searchable record that builds your athletes' development story over time.
Session Summary
Focused on edge work transitions and quick-release wrist shots. Jake showed strong improvement on inside edges during crossover drill.
Drills Extracted
Crossover edges Wrist shot release Puck protection Breakout passing
Next Session Focus
Continue edge work progression. Introduce backward crossovers. Add shooting under pressure drill.
Progress Tracking

Watch skill ratings evolve across every dimension.

Rate athletes across all eight skill dimensions. Sensei tracks how those ratings change over weeks and months — so you can spot patterns, identify gaps, and prove that the training is working.

Parents see clear progress visualizations. Coaches see the granular data. Everyone stays aligned on where the athlete is and where they're going.
Emery Wise — Skill Ratings
Speed
7.8
Shooting
6.5
Passing
7.2
Puck-Handling
5.5
Hockey Sense
8.4
Stride
7.0
Edgework
6.8
Strength
6.0
Updated Mar 18, 2026

Built for every role in the hockey family.

Trainers see trends. Athletes see their performance relative to peers. Parents see what's actually working on the ice.

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For Coaches

Run a better program without the paperwork. Voice-log sessions, manage rosters, and let AI handle the structure.

  • Voice session logging
  • AI-generated summaries
  • Roster management
  • Training program suggestions
  • Dashboard & analytics
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For Athletes

Know exactly what to work on. See your own progress, review what your coach observed, and own your development.

  • Personal progress dashboard
  • Session history & notes
  • Skill rating charts
  • Goal tracking
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For Parents

Real visibility into your child's hockey development. Not just a grade — a living, growing record of progress.

  • Session summaries (parent-friendly)
  • Progress tracking over time
  • Skill trend visualization
  • Monthly development reports
WHO GETS WHAT

Everything Sensei offers, by role.

Feature Trainer Athlete Parent
Voice session logging ✓ — —
AI session summaries ✓ — —
Skill rating charts ✓ ✓ ✓
Training program suggestions ✓ — —
Athlete roster management ✓ — —
Dashboard & analytics ✓ — —
Session history ✓ ✓ ✓
Progress tracking ✓ ✓ ✓
Sensei AI chat ✓ ✓ ✓
Parent progress visibility — — ✓
Benchmarking coming soon ✓ ✓ ✓

Start your first training plan in 60 seconds.

We're building Sensei in the open with a limited beta testing group.
Reach us at sensei.training@outlook.com

Early Access

Join the waitlist.

Sensei is in early access with a small group of trainers. Drop your info and we'll be in touch.

Profile & Bio

This information appears on your public coaching profile. Athletes and parents see this when they connect with you.

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How you want to be identified to athletes and parents
Visible to athletes and parents on your profile

Danger Zone

Deleting your account will permanently remove all session data, athlete connections, and training history. This action cannot be undone.

Login & Security

Update your username, email address, and password.

Credentials
Change your username or email. To set a new password, enter your current one first.

Athletes & Roster

Manage your connected athletes and parent links.

Your Roster
Add and manage athletes directly from the main dashboard.
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Use the Dashboard → Roster tab to add, edit, and manage athletes.

Training Settings

Configure your training program defaults and preferences.

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Coming soon

Training defaults, session templates, and program preferences will be configured here.

Visibility & Sharing

Control what athletes and parents can see about your profile and their data.

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Coming soon

Profile visibility, data sharing preferences, and portal access controls will live here.

Notifications

Control when and how Sensei reaches out to you.

Email Notifications
Choose which events trigger an email to you.

Session completions

Get notified when an athlete completes a logged session

Parent messages

Receive alerts when a parent sends you a question

Weekly roster digest

A summary of athlete progress across your roster every Monday

Product updates

New features and platform improvements from the Sensei team

Integrations

Connect Sensei with your other tools and platforms.

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Coming soon

Calendar sync, video analysis tools, and third-party integrations will be available here.

Subscription

Manage your Sensei plan and billing information.

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Coming soon

Plan details, billing history, and payment method management will be available here.

Dashboard

Good morning, Coach.

Good morning, Coach.

Here's what's happening across your roster.

Sensei AI
Checking in on your roster — some athletes may be overdue for a session. Tap Deep Dive for details on any athlete.
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Plan Completion
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Small win
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Training Activity & Progress Trend
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