ON-ICE TRAINING (* Aug 9-14, Aug 16-21 ONLY)

Superstars - 6 days - 11 x 1 1/4 hours/day (13 3/4 hours/week)
Rising Stars - 6 days - 11 x 1 hour/day (11 hours/week)

SKATING

• Agility and balance under duress
• Dynamic power skating forward and backward with speed and momentum.
• Stops/starts, power push offs (explosive 1st 3 steps)
• Power turns, pivoting and driving the net
• Stopping, crossovers, edge control

Skating drills will be done with puck on stick as required and will be performed up tempo with technical direction provided for maximum skill and endurance.

SHOOTING

The art of shooting and its development is not only how to shoot and the mechanics but also game situations and the appropriate times to shoot.

• Wrist shots, slap shots
• Wrap-arounds, deflections, snap shots and one timers
• Backhands, forehands, scoring techniques
• Rebound anticipation and positioning

Learning the ultimate techniques of proper shooting at the correct time will maximize scoring efficiency in game situations.

PASSING

Passing opportunities arise all over the ice whether it is a defensive zone breakout, stretch pass, neutral zone puck movement and of course offensive zone passing such as give and go, cycling etc.  Each pass demands and utilizes different techniques.

• Giving and taking passes with complete control of the puck
• Forehand and backhand passing at top speed
• Saucer passes, tip passes and snap passes
• Cycling and give and goes

The strategies and requirements of a good passing system are all practiced with specific drill objectives through clear on- and off-ice instruction and demonstrations.

STICK HANDLING

Sometimes a forgotten art but a skill when developed helps to dramatically improve a player's individual play and confidence in game situations.

• Puck Control, dribbling
• Feinting left/right
• Protecting the puck
• Driving with the puck
• Push/pull puck skills

Learning to master the above, enhances the player's ability to move up the ice in situations where individual skills are needed.

PHYSICAL TECHNIQUES

Depending on the age and skill level, instruction for safe body contact as described by BCHA rules will be covered.

• Protecting yourself at all times
• Angling and pinning
• Evasive techniques
• Open ice contact opportunities
• Hip checks and using the boards
• Timing and reading contact situations

Gap control and space management determines who controls the game.  Good physical play and defensive skills go hand-in-hand with explosive offensive team play.

ELITE POWER PERFORMANCE PACKAGE

AUGUST 23-27, 2010
SUNSET ICE RINK, VANCOUVER, B.C
5 days - 1 ½ hour sessions – 7.5 hours total

This program has been designed to focus on the skill set needed to compete at the highest levels of the game.

Whether it is preparing for your entry into Hockey 4 or your first taste of a rep tryout - P.E.H.S and Coach Glenn know what coaches are looking for. As a current Rep player coming into tryouts these 5 – 1½ hour sessions spread out over the week will prepare you like never before. They are specifically designed to enhance your skills, and tighten up your game.

The course content will cover much of what has been described in the Superstars portion of this website but structured to have you properly prepared for the upcoming season.

OFF-ICE TRAINING (* Aug 9-14 and Aug 16-21 ONLY)

Superstars - 5 days - 1 1/4 hours/day (6.25 hours/week)
Rising Stars - 5 days - 1 hour/day (5 hours/week)

Physical and mental development are the key elements required to raise the skill levels of all participants.

• Core body strength programs
• Game strategies and understanding of on-ice situations
• The art of competition
• Leadership and sportsmanship skills
• Video sessions with question and answer periods
• Practice and game preparation reducing on-ice delay periods.

These programs will enhance the participant's fitness level, provide direction for conditioning, improve intellectual game competence, motivate future outlook on hockey and personal development.