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PROGRAMS Over the last year we have witnessed the game of hockey make some specific changes. Now more than ever, skating is a major factor in a player’s ability to be successful. CHANGE IS THE PRICE OF SUCCESS! 
Diana Schaefering and Power Play Hockey have seen the needs of hockey players to have a continuing education involving skating skills and have evolved its program based upon those needs. Our new program is based on the theory of "ABS" training----developing a foundation of AGILITY, BALANCE and STRENGTH ON SKATES. In any sport, the best athletes are the ones who rely on a strong base of skills and continue to reinforce, and build, on those skills. Our children spend their first 18 years learning and developing. From grade K-12, their education is built upon what has been learned the previous year and continues to grow with each consecutive grade. Most move on to college, and for some, many years of specialized education follow. The process of an athlete is no different. Continually educating the athlete in the skills they use in their game is no different than the progressive education they receive in school. Unless they are taught, and taught properly, we cannot assume they will gain those skills on their own. Power Play Hockey realized the need for more than a one week power skating program, where a different skill is worked on each day. Our NEW PROGRAM gives players the opportunity to learn, understand, feel and practice each part of every skill. We won’t just "scratch the surface", we will be "digging deep" into the mechanics of every skill with drills that reinforce those skills. And, with drill repetition, the players’ muscles are trained to react correctly and automatically. As the players "Step Up" through the additional levels of the program, this building process helps them gain confidence in their abilities. Drills will become more difficult as we combine skills, the skating tempos become even faster, and adding pucks while maintaining the learned mechanics add to the complete skill. This is what the game of hockey is all about! Check out our summer options and STEP UP your game!
POWER SKATING SKILLS
LEVEL I
Initially all skills are taught slowly (learning the movement) and then increased tempo is added as the skill improves and the player gains confidence (crawl, walk, run concept). Give your players the advantage of learning how to use their body correctly, understand the sequence of movement and gain confidence in their abilities! This condensed week long program will combine skills from several of the “ABS” (agility, balance and strength on skates) training series. Forward and backward skating, starting, stopping and turning will be the curriculum for this set of skills. Players of all skill levels will learn the newest and most efficient advancements in skating. Emphasis is placed to address all learning styles (hearing, seeing, doing, feeling). To do this, all skills are taught slowly (learning the movement) and then increased tempo is added as the skill improves and the player gains confidence (crawl, walk, run concept). Elements scheduled to be covered:
July 7-11, 2008 Hardee’s ICEPLEX CAMP TERMITE
This camp is designed for the 3 to 7 year old Mini Mite who loves HOCKEY! These little termites will receive 1.5 hours of ice time daily with instruction on skating skills, stick handling, passing, shooting and fun and games! After the on ice session, players will get dressed, pack up their gear, and eat lunch (lunch is provided daily). Friday’s session will be an “official scrimmage”, putting together the skills developed throughout the week and a chance to show Mom and Dad how much they have learned. Full equipment is required, including mouth guards. To maximize each player’s learning potential, there are five students per instructor. Our goal is to create a structured learning environment that enforces discipline yet encourages these young players to gain proper skills along with a strong sense of confidence. But the number one goal is to have fun while learning! July 14-18, 2008
Hardee’s ICEPLEX
POWER
SKATING SKILLS LEVEL II
Our Level II program builds on the skill development outlined in Level I. Each skill previously learned will be taken to the next level with more complex and challenging drills, higher tempo work and maintaining speed and control with the puck. Forward crossovers, lateral movement and transitions will be added to the curriculum. Players will be challenged to push beyond their “comfort zone” to elevate the level of their play. New elements to be covered:
August 4-8, 2008
Hardee’s ICEPLEX
ACCELERATED BANTAM AND HIGH SCHOOL SKILLS
Players will be challenged to go beyond their “comfort zone” using drills designed for agility and balance while mastering technique for maximum efficiency. Full speed and over-speed will then be stressed while maintaining proper execution. Bungee cords and parachutes will enhance strength training, resistance and over-speed work. Once technique and strength have been addressed, game like situations with the puck is added, allowing for maximum development for total skating performance. Full equipment is required. Aug 4-8,
2008 Hardee’s ICEPLEX POWER SKATING
AND STICK HANDLING
Players will be challenged daily with 45 minutes of power skating skills and 45 minutes of stick handling development. This combined program will focus on a new skill each day, giving the player a short “overview” of each skill or, if having taken an earlier program, helping to reinforce the skill previously learned. It is perfect for the player looking to enhance their stick handling skills while developing and maintaining proper skating technique. Aug 11-15, 2008 Hardee’s ICEPLEX Give your players the advantage of learning how to use their body correctly, understand the sequence of movement and gain confidence in their abilities! Result? Faster, stronger hockey players! WORK THIS SUMMER TO "STEP UP" YOUR GAME! |
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