Chinook Hockey Academy
Our Coaches follow strict guideline set out by many years of development by our knowledgeable hockey staff to ensure high end development of your players to help ensure that your player has an
opportunity to achieve success in our great game of hockey
Our Goal is to keep as many kids as possible playing at as high a level as possible For as long as possible. By implementing a standardized technical curriculum and methodology for instruction, as we are building a foundation for athletes to enjoy the game of hockey and reach their potential. While it should be the goal of each team to be successful in their league, the player development process should be at the forefront of each team and this development component must not be compromised.
All players and including players on the pathway to High Performance need to continuously perfect and advance
individual skills and tactics. The results will contribute significantly to team success both in practice and in games. The coach must understand how these skills and tactics are executed for efficient practicing and
maximum development of the players.
It’ not as hard as it appears, but it does take courage and commitment
• Development plan • Skill improvement • Drills • Observation • Sequencing/Progressions • Teaching progressions
WHAT CHINOOK HOCKEY ACADEMY WILL COVER:
SKILL ENHANCEMENT: Skill is imperative in today’s modern game, We will create optimal drills to enhance each player’s skillset, by creating game-like situations and fundamentals that need to be taught. We will instill these patterns into their muscle memory so it happens naturally in a game
IQ: A player’s “hockey IQ” may be the number one flaw that keeps them in the “average player” category
We will isolate weakness in a players game and provide the proper techniques, movements and thought processes that are needed in order to make the jump to the next level.
SAFETY: The leading cause of a player’s dismissal from a game or even the season is due to injuries. As a player climbs the hierarchy in the game, injuries become more prominent. We will teach player’s how to execute drill’s at the highest pace, while doing it the safest way possible. If we can provide safer ways to escape from a hit, and make a play, then it may tack on year’s to the players playing career.
TRENDS: Just like fashion and entertainment, hockey has trends too. It is imperative that each player knows which trends to follow, but more importantly which trends to steer clear of. We will provide player’s with up to date trends in the game such as deking/deception movements, maximizing the stride, stick tricks, and hints to get them best prepared for upcoming season.
PROFESSIONALISM: You need to know what you are signing up for. Just because everyone is signing up for something, doesn’t mean it is the right thing to do