10U Competive Training Academy

10U Competitive Training Academy Highlights (2015 Birth years)

Full-Ice Preparation

1. Full-Ice Drills

• Transitioning from half-ice to competitive full-ice play.
• Drills are designed to utilize the entire ice surface, promoting spatial awareness and positioning.

1. Breakout and Forechecking Systems

• Training on basic breakout strategies from the defensive zone.
• Forechecking drills to pressure opponents and regain puck possession.

1. Offensive and Defensive Zone Coverage

• Detailed instruction on maintaining proper coverage in both offensive and defensive zones.
• Strategies for effective puck movement and support.

Skill Development

1. Skating Techniques

• Emphasis on stride efficiency, edge work, and balance.
• Drills focusing on speed, agility, and quick direction changes.

1. Stickhandling Skills

• Development of puck control under pressure.
• Techniques for improving hand-eye coordination.

1. Passing and Shooting

• Fundamental passing drills to enhance accuracy and speed.
• Shooting drills focusing on wrist shots, slap shots, and backhands.

1. Position-Specific Training

• Customized drills for forwards, defensemen, and goalies.
• Understanding positional play and responsibilities on the ice.

Tactical Understanding

1. Game Sense Development

• Teaching basic hockey strategies and concepts.
• Small area games to encourage quick thinking and decision-making.

1. Team Play

• Emphasis on teamwork, communication, and collaboration.

Competitive Play

1. Scrimmages and Games

• Controlled scrimmages to apply learned skills in a game setting and establish game concepts.

1. Performance Feedback

• Constructive feedback from coaches to help players improve during all sessions.