Jazz Kristov

What is your name? What grade/year are you currently in, and how long did you attend the school?

My name is Jazz Krivtsov. I am currently a senior at UMass Boston and will graduate in 2026. I attended Shattuck–St. Mary’s from grades 10 through 12.

Which preparatory school did you attend, and what influenced your decision?

I attended Shattuck-St. Mary’s from grades 10 through 12. There were many factors that influenced my decision to go there, but ultimately it came down to the program’s prestige, the quality of coaching and player development, and the level of talent I’d be competing against. It’s tough to turn down an opportunity like Shattuck.

Describe a typical in-season day.

It really varied day to day, but for example, on a typical Monday, we’d have classes in the morning from around 8 to 10, then skate from about 11 to 12:30. After lunch, we’d have another class around 2, followed by some free time. During that time, you could study, do homework, or head back to the rink to take advantage of open ice slots or skill sessions with the coaches, shooting pucks, working on specific skills, etc. In the evening, we’d have workouts to finish the day, then grab dinner, rest, and get ready to do it all again.

How does your routine change in the off-season?

When I was at Shattuck, summers were a bit different. Being back in California meant having limited access to resources like skills coaches and rink time, so the training intensity wasn’t quite the same as during the season. Still, I made sure to stay consistent, skating about four times a week, shooting pucks, working on my hands and stickhandling, and focusing on other areas of my game. I also worked out five times a week, maintained a solid diet, and tried to keep a structured routine balancing both skating and off-ice training.

How did you balance athletics and academics?

It was definitely a tough adjustment at first, but I quickly realized how essential time management was. I had to stay organized, keeping track of assignments, projects, and deadlines by writing everything down in a calendar and planning my days around them. That structure helped me stay on top of my work and complete tasks efficiently. I became very disciplined with my time, blocking out specific hours for studying and schoolwork so I could fully focus on hockey when it was time to play.

Professional goals and prep school impact?

I'd say the one thing that preparatory school and hockey in general have really shaped me to become is being a risk taker, having an entrepreneurial mindset, and already having started some entrepreneurial ventures of my own. That's something that I want to grow within the next five years. And also just being the best at what I apply myself to, prep school gives you the necessary skills to be able to succeed on the ice in the classroom, but it translates into developing you as a young man and building that necessary foundation that would transfer into later adulthood.

Advice to future prep students?

There’s truly no better way to gain valuable life experiences, build lasting friendships, and step outside your comfort zone than by pursuing your passion for hockey while receiving a top-tier education. Prep school not only prepares you academically for college and beyond but also accelerates your personal growth, teaching you to mature quickly and take responsibility for your goals. Ultimately, it’s an investment in your future self, equipping you with the skills and mindset to succeed in any stage of life.