Classes

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Classes

Initial Consultation

1. Video taped analysis of evaluation.

2. Edit, break down and verbal evaluation of player.

3. Implement an individualized program to rectify weaknesses and consolidate strengths, empowering the player for competition.

Packages include:

• 6 Week Program

Our 6 week program includes 6 on ice sessions of training and one video evaluation at the end of the 6 weeks. An initial evaluation will be done by the coaches and on ice sessions will be geared towards the individual players needs.

• 12 Week Program

Our 12 week program will include on ice and off ice cross sports training as well as 1 video evaluation and 1 written evaluation.

• 24 Week Program

Our 24 week program includes on ice, off ice cross sports training, Gym sessions which include weight lifting (age appropriate) and endurance training. This special package also includes 1 FREE WEEK of our ELITE Syracuse SUMMER CAMP.

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On-Ice Skating Program Highlights:

Skating Instruction: techniques and mechanics, balance, agility and mobility, acceleration and explosiveness, transitioning skating, quick starts

Skill Instruction:

Shooting-technique and release, puck management skills, passing, and stick handling. The average time for a player to have the puck on his stick is under 20 seconds a game. EHA knows that the amount of touches a player has is imperative towards their development. Stick handling skills and wrist work will enhance a players strength, shot, passing as well as vision of the ice. Shooting-technique and release, puck management skills, passing, and stick handling will all be addressed and mastered with EHA.

Checking Clinic:

Proper technique, angling, shoulder positioning, stick positioning. Hockey Players today, are not being taught how to properly engage in body contact. With Concussions at such a high rate, EHA prides themselves on teaching young hockey players the correct way to stay safe yet competitive at the same time. Players will will be taught how to properly give and receive a body check by correctly separating the man from the puck.

Off-Ice Skating Program Highlights:

Comprehensive dry land training, core strength, agility/speed training and conditioning. Includes Gym sessions for proper technique with weightlifting, as well as developing the body for strength, conditioning and endurance. Each player will have an individualized plan to help them with their nutrition and goals to enhance their overall play and health. Other areas that will be assessed and developed are a comprehensive dry land training, core strength, agility and speed training.

Goalie Program

Our elite goal tending program was developed by head goal tending coach Dave Cross. This program operates in conjunction with our elite skating program. EHA offers a comprehensive program that teaches the building blocks to successful goal tending and incorporates the following into its curriculum: physical characteristics, technical characteristics, mental characteristics, as well as situation play. On-Ice Highlights will focus on stance, angles, depth, save techniques and rebound control. Players will learn to move with speed, power and control through repetitive movement drills. Off-ice highlights will focus on Goalie specific stretching exercises, goalie readiness and assessment testing.

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