This clinic is designed for hockey players who are looking to become faster, more agile, have greater edge control, and advance their shooting techniques. This clinic will focus on the 5 major aspects of the stride with the end goal of maximizing stride power and strength through focusing on stride length, increasing stride width, posture and hip flexion, and stride efficiency.  Each week will build upon the last, ensuring continual progression and development.  

1. Initial skate contact- proper alignment is the key focus during initial weight acceptance.
2. Single support gliding- provide a stable base and foundation so the opposite leg can move without unnecessary movements.
3. Single support propulsion- generate the greatest amount of power and acceleration.
4. Terminal Stride- (last point of skate contact)- Full extension of the hip, knee, and ankle.
5. Recovery- Recovery sets the skater up to do it all again.

In addition, this camp will focus on the technical aspects of shooting: hand positioning, weight transfer, utilizing stick flex, and release point.  Game-like scenarios and small area games will be implemented to increase goal scoring IQ:

• Shooting in stride
• Reacting to rebounds
• Shooting off passes
• Shot deception-changing shot angles.

Clinic Details:

HPS is offering the following high school and youth clinic options:

7 Week High School Session:

• Tuesday evenings 7:10 PM – 8:30 PM: (7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19)
• 7:10PM - 8:30PM
• Age Groups: 2006-2011.  Players entering a PG/Bridge year are eligible.
• Location: Cadillac Ice Arena - 2130 Providence Hwy, Walpole, MA 02081
• Limited to 16 skaters and 2 Goalies to maximize reps and allow for the attention needed to ensure proper techniques and corrective teaching.
• Registration Fee: $449