Hockey Coaching
ON-ICE HOCKEY COACHING
ON-ICE HOCKEY COACHING
ON-ICE Skill Development
NGA on-ice coaching is designed to help hockey players further develop all aspects of the game. Sessions are designed to enhance skaters' confidence and competence with in-game situations. Skills such as power skating, passing, and hockey IQ are emphasized in different situations to implore expansive progress.
On-ice sessions are organized into groups from 3-6 skaters of similar skill level. The purpose for this is to challenge every athlete, not overwhelm athletes who need more time working on fundamentals, and to not deter more advanced skaters from progressing further.
In order to accomplish this, new athletes and their parents must converse with one of the on-ice coaches to determine the appropriate group for each individual player.
ON-ICE GROUPS
Private Groups
If you wish to create your own group for on-ice coaching, contact Dusty directly for rates and to schedule a time.
TIER 1
This group is reserved for players 16 years and older.
TIER 2
This group is reserved for players 13-15 years old.
If the coaches deem you are prepared for Tier 1 they will inform you when that is appropriate.
TIER 3
This group is reserved for players ages 8-12 years old.
If the coaches deem you are prepared for Tier 2 they will inform you when that is appropriate.
On-ice Group Schedules
This schedule is susceptible to change.
Off-ice training
Dryland training is the secret weapon of every great hockey player. Think about your favorite NHL player and their career. You get to see them at the peak of their athletic prowess in the NHL during games, this is the tip of the iceberg. You see the outcome of endless hours in the gym preparing for those moments. The blood, sweat, and tears of grinding away at 5 AM, pounding box jumps, throwing medicine balls, and gasping for breathe on the bike are the behind the scenes that the rest of the world will never witness.
NextGen Atheltics focuses on athletic development to improve hockey players in the most dynamic way possible. Hockey players must be able to twist, turn, stop, start, and move in 3-dimensions all at once, WHILE BALANCING ON 1/2 INCH BLADES! Building the ultimate hockey player cannot result from simply picking up and putting down heavy weight or simply practicing on the ice in today’s game.
We focus on coaching athletes to move smoothly and aggressively in order to become explosive WITH GREAT CONTROL!