Meet our coaches
About Charlotte Hockey Lab
More Access. More Opportunity. A Stronger Hockey Culture.
I’m Ray Serrano — lifelong hockey player, advocate, and founder of Charlotte Hockey Lab. I built this place because hockey shouldn’t be hard to find in the South. After countless hours chasing rink time, trying to find coaches, and seeing great players sit idle because the resources just weren’t there, I decided it was time to change the game.
“The Lab isn’t just a facility. It’s a movement — a welcoming space for players, coaches, and teams who believe this sport can be more inclusive, more accessible, and more fun.”
Whether you’re here to train, shoot around, hang out with friends, or just reconnect with the game you love — there’s a place for you here.
We’re not here to replace local rinks or existing programs. We’re here to support them. We partner with clubs, coaches, and organizations across the region because together we can build something sustainable, exciting, and long overdue.
And we’re just getting started. Our vision goes beyond Charlotte. We’re bringing the Lab to underserved hockey markets throughout the South — cities full of passion but short on opportunity.
Ray Serrano
Founder, Charlotte Hockey Lab
Who We Are
What Makes Charlotte Hockey Lab Different
Who we are
Train Differently.
At Charlotte Hockey Lab, we’re rethinking how hockey players train — on and off the ice. Whether you’re shooting pucks for the first time or fine-tuning your release before junior tryouts, the Lab gives you the reps you need — and the feedback you’ve been missing.
Here, development is measurable, repeatable, and fun.
RapidShot, RapidHands, skating treadmill — high-volume, game-relevant training tools in one place.
No rink fights. Choose your equipment, book your session, and show up ready to work.
Bring your own coach or connect with one of our trusted partners who know how to run the Lab.
Track your performance over time, set real goals, and see results that actually move the needle.
Our Training Philosophy
Our Mission
The Gear
Elite Training Equipment. Real Results.
We run RapidShot equipment — the same gear used by serious players at every level. Rent it by the lane, train on your schedule, and put in the kind of reps that actually move the needle.
RapidShot
Automatic puck rebounder for high-volume shooting reps. Build muscle memory, accuracy, and release speed.
RapidHands
Stickhandling trainer that builds quick hands and puck control. Every rep counts off the ice.
Skating Treadmill
Train your stride, edges, and skating mechanics year-round — no ice required.
Shooting Lanes
Dedicated lanes with synthetic ice surfaces. Shoot, stickhandle, and drill without fighting for space.
Elite Training Equipment. Real Results.
We run RapidShot equipment — the same gear used by serious players at every level. Rent it by the lane, train on your schedule, and put in the kind of reps that actually move the needle.
Automatic puck rebounder for high-volume shooting reps. Build muscle memory, accuracy, and release speed.
Stickhandling trainer that builds quick hands and puck control. Every rep counts off the ice.
Train your stride, edges, and skating mechanics year-round — no ice required.
Dedicated lanes with synthetic ice surfaces. Shoot, stickhandle, and drill without fighting for space.
