"Our goal is to provide the best coaching for motivated hockey players who want to take his/her game to the next level. We aim to support his/her escalation to the next level in a positive, supportive yet competitive and intense environment."
We maintain a very low student to coach ratio (unless noted). All camps include 3 hours of on-ice (unless noted). We will emphasize Power Skating, shooting in-stride, play making in traffic, and fine tuning existing skills. The first hour of on-ice will be dedicated to Power Skating, drills will be done with & without pucks at full speed. During our office portion of camp, students will use dry land training for conditioning, plyometrics to increase on-ice explosiveness and quickness. Video sessions will help break down positioning and our shooting range will improve a players shot. All camps will include body contact and proper checking techniques for 12 & older groups. Staff will help with tying skates and equipment for younger players.
POWER SKATING: The first hour of camp will teach the proper hockey stride. This hour will have the progressive high tempo over speed and agility drills designed from Team USA. The week will progress from simple edge control and balance at the beginning of the week to over speed and explosive stride by the end of the week. Emphasis will be placed on improving and developing edges, agility, balance, foot speed, cross-overs (forward and backward), tight turns, and explosive starts. Drills will include variations with and without pucks.
CHECKING and BODY CONTACT: This skill will be introduced to all students regardless of age. Each student will learn all the necessary fundamentals of how to use the their body positioning with and without the puck to better their advantage. Also, the 11 and older group will be taught the proper techniques of giving and receiving a check.
PUCK HANDLING and PASSING: Students will learn the secrets to controlling the puck in traffic and skating at full speed carrying the puck with their HEAD UP! Carrying the puck in the proper positioning in order to see the entire ice and make a pass. Making short tape to tape passes is a necessary skill which goes untaught in many camps will be stressed. AGE & GENDER: N.A.H.S. is open to both male and females ages 7 and up. All players grouped according to age and ability
NUTRITION and OFF ICE TRAINING: Students will have discussions about their nutritional choices. The true sign of a serious athlete is his/her commitment to their health. Improper eating habits especially on game day can effect any players game. All serious programs stress the need for off ice training. Everything from proper stretching to drills to better a students shooting or foot speed will be emphasized.
EQUIPMENT: Emphasis will be placed on explaining how to choose the correct equipment for your game. No brand name is so important it is worth sacrificing a potential avenue to bettering your game. In some cases the wrong equipment can even increase your potential for injury. In others it may only sell some of your skills short. PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORTS: Students will receive a report cart at the end of the camp with a complete breakdown of their strengths and weaknesses. This summarizes any areas that may need improvement (Exceptions: Tune-Up Camps) PRIZES AND AWARDS: Awards will be given out for outstanding camper at the conclusion of the week. GLENN ANDERSON: Glenn Anderson signs autographs during the final day of camp cook out. Make sure you bring your favorite Oilers, Maple Leafs, Blues, or Rangers souvenir for Glenn to sign. Glenn will be joining us this summer after first being honored by his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in November of 2008 and then his jersey being retired by the Edmonton Oilers in January of 2009. SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCES: Guest appearances by NHL pros in certain locations.  
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