Five-day program consisting of two 80 minute on-ice sessions each day, separated by a 45 minute off-ice training session. Class is limited to 24 players with students divided into small groups (maximum 6 to 1 student/instructor ratio) based on skill and experience to maximize individual attention and ensure each student is progressing at the appropriate level.

Off-ice Training Session

• Slideboard training
• Comprehensive videotape analysis
• Chalktalk strategy sessions
• Written testing
• Equipment seminar
• Dryland fitness training

Power Skating (on-ice session #1)

• Balance, agility and backward skating speed
• Transitional skating skills and pivoting
• Quick directional changes and lateral mobility

Skills and Concepts (on-ice session #2)

• Reading the play and taking away space
• Offensive and defensive concepts in all zones
• Challenging and competitive high-tempo drills
• Effective use of stick and body, angling and checking technique
• Puckhandling skills and decision-making

“My son had a great time at your clinic. He felt he learned a lot and improved his game. As a parent I found the camp to be a worthwhile experience for him and enjoyed the work-like but fun effort demonstrated by the instructors. I felt my money was well spent.”

C. Compeau, Brownstown

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Forward School (Ages 9-14)

Five-day program consisting of an 80 minute on-ice session each day. Players are divided into small groups based on skill and experience to maximize individual attention and ensure each student is progressing at the appropriate level.

• Forward and backward striding
• Forward and backward starting quickness
• Inside and outside edgework
• Crossover and crossunder acceleration
• Pivoting and transitional skating technique
• Foot quickness and lateral mobility
• Balance, leverage and strength on skates

“The instructors were outstanding, always supporting the players no matter what skill level. They exemplified the reason drills were taught and related them to real game situations. Nice job!”

R. Fraser, Allen Park

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Adult Breakfast Club Program (Ages 18+)

The summer Breakfast Club program is a unique ten-week class held 6:30-7:30 am, from mid-July through early September. Each class consists of teaching segments featuring power skating, puck skills, concepts, game situations and instructional scrimmages. Players are paired/grouped by skill and experience to ensure that they are learning and challenged to improve at their competitive level.

Offered at Farmington Hills and Rochester locations.

Power Skating

• Forward and backward striding technique
• Stopping, turning and pivoting
• Crossover and crossunder acceleration

Hockey Skills

• Stickhandling and puck control
• Passing and receiving
• Proper shooting mechanics
• Angling and stick checking
• Positional play and scrimmage

“The rink was first-class and the instruction was even better. I couldn't have enjoyed it more.”

M. Monson, Milford

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Program Features

• Small class size (maximum 30 skaters)
• 6-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio in youth programs (even lower for goaltending programs)
• Experienced, highly-trained instructional staff
• Players grouped by experience and ability
• FREE hockey school jersey
• Comprehensive written evaluations at the conclusion of each youth program