About Us

S3 Hockey

Built For Girls Pursuing High-Level Hockey

S3 Hockey Development was created to provide female hockey players with more than just skill sessions. We are building an elite development environment where motivated athletes can grow on the ice, gain confidence off the ice, and learn from women who have successfully navigated the highest levels of the game.

At S3, we believe development goes far beyond skating drills and puck touches. Today’s athletes need mentorship, guidance, confidence, leadership, and an environment that challenges them to compete at a higher level every time they step on the ice.

Our mission is to help young female hockey players develop the habits, mindset, and skills required to succeed in elite youth hockey, prep school hockey, NCAA hockey, and beyond.

What separates S3 is the environment we create. Every session is designed to be fast-paced, competitive, and detail-oriented while surrounding players with coaches and mentors who understand the girls hockey pathway firsthand.

Our staff is made up of former and current NCAA Division I athletes, professional women’s hockey players, and experienced female coaches who serve as role models for the next generation of girls hockey players. We are passionate about helping athletes not only improve their game, but also gain confidence, resilience, leadership skills, and a stronger understanding of what it takes to compete at the next level.

At S3, players are pushed to train with purpose.

We focus heavily on:

Power skating and edge control

Hockey IQ and decision-making

Small-area pace and compete habits

Skill execution under pressure

Overspeed training and puck control

Confidence with and without the puck

Game-realistic repetitions and situations

We believe skating is the foundation of elite hockey performance. Strong edges, balance, explosiveness, and efficient movement allow players to play faster, think faster, and compete more confidently in high-pressure situations.

Our training philosophy is built around repetition, progression, and accountability. We teach players how to execute skills consistently at game speed, under fatigue, and in competitive environments that translate directly into real game situations.

Most importantly, S3 is committed to helping female athletes feel supported throughout every stage of their hockey journey. Whether a player is striving for prep hockey, AAA hockey, NCAA opportunities, or simply looking to gain confidence and elevate their game, we aim to provide a positive and challenging environment that inspires long-term growth.

Our Team

Marisa Raspa

Co-Owner and Head Instructor

Former professional women’s hockey player for the Boston Pride of the NWHL and former NCAA Division I athlete at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI).

During her time at RPI, Marisa was named to the ECAC All-Academic Team all four years and quickly established herself as a high-impact player, leading all rookies on her team in goals during her freshman season.

Prior to college, Marisa played at North American Hockey Academy (NAHA), gaining firsthand experience in the prep school and elite girls hockey pathway.

Marisa has spent years developing female athletes through skills instruction, mentorship, and elite training environments. She previously served as a skills coach for the Jr. Flyers Girls Program and lead instructor for girls camps and clinics at Ice Line Quad Rinks.

At S3, Marisa focuses on helping players build confidence, skating efficiency, hockey IQ, and the competitive habits needed to thrive in elite girls hockey environments.

Sheridan Terrazzano

Co-Owner and Lead Skills Coach

Former NCAA Division I women’s hockey player at Assumption University and Post University.

Sheridan was recognized as the NEWHA Student Athlete of the Year during the 2021-2022 season while competing at the Division I level. During her sophomore season, she led her team in both goals and points while continuing to establish herself as a high-level offensive player.

Before college, Sheridan competed for the Boston Shamrocks in the JWHL, recording 64 points across 80 games against elite national competition.

Sheridan brings a modern and competitive approach to player development, emphasizing pace, puck skills, offensive confidence, and decision-making under pressure. She is passionate about mentoring younger female athletes and helping players navigate the challenges of elite hockey and the college pathway.

S3 Additional Coaching Staff

Maddy Morey | Skills Coach

Former NCAA Division I athlete at Merrimack College and alum of North American Hockey Academy (NAHA).

Maddy brings extensive experience competing within elite prep and NCAA hockey environments and works closely with players on skating mechanics, compete habits, and confidence-building.

Syd Bard | Skills Coach

Professional women’s hockey player with the Vancouver Goldeneyes and former NCAA Division I athlete at Colgate University.

Syd provides players with insight into the demands of elite and professional hockey while helping athletes develop the pace, intensity, and attention to detail required to compete at high levels.

Ellice Murphy | Skills Coach

Former NCAA Division I athlete at the University of Vermont.

Ellice focuses on creating a competitive and encouraging training environment while helping athletes improve skill execution, game awareness, and confidence in high-pressure situations.

My daughter and her teammates have been fortunate enough to take lessons with Marisa over the past few years. Marisa establishes an excellent environment for growth and development individualized to each player. Her attention to detail of specific skill sets during training, on and off the ice, provide ample opportunities of continuing improvement for players of any age.

Brian

Parent

★★★★★

When I started playing on my first tier 1 team, my coach told me to consider taking private lessons with a girl who was playing ice hockey for RPI. I was very nervous to start skating one-on-one with Marisa Raspa because I knew I had very little legitimate coaching and I was going to be a lot of work, but Raspa changed my life. I skated twice a week all summer for three years with Marisa

Jane

Bowdoin College Player

★★★★★