European Fitness training, classroom and video sessions.
Scrimmages twice daily with a full game the last day.
The Optimal Hockey Development Camp has been designed for the individual who
wishes to attend a camp with the development of the complete hockey player as the prime objective.
Students will receive 2 - 1.5 hour sessions of on-ice instruction per day highlighted by an
emphasis on the individual technical and tactical skills (powerskating, puck control, passing and
receiving, shooting and scoring, checking and body checking). Movement and pressure will be
introduced to develop quick thinking skills used in game situations. Offensive and defensive
team concepts are also introduced including 1-1's, 2-1's, 3-2's, forechecking, breakouts, and
defensive zone responsibilities. Each on-ice session will have a daily scrimmage. GOALTENDERS
will receive a separate goaltending instructional program designed to develop skills in all
fundamental areas of goaltending including game situations, detailed analysis, mental preparation and
demonstrations.
The off-ice conditioning and athleticism development utilize international
calibre training methods and techniques that have been especially designed and proven to produce top
quality hockey players and athletes from around the world. This exciting new initiative is designed
to introduce, educate and apply young athletes to the "ABC's of Athleticism", specifically
agility, balance, coordination and speed.
This two week "Advanced Session" is a more in-depth program, designed to
introduce advanced drills and concepts in the second week. Advanced individual tactics and team
systems will enhance the development both physically and mentally for the competitive player. One
full game per week will be played to reinforce the skills learned throughout the
camp.
