Spring 2010 Skill Development Clinics

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Sign up for 3 clinics - save $90 with a total cost of $300

Endurance |Puck Control | Power Skating | Goalie Clinic | Contact Clinic

Endurance Clinic

Directed By: Gary Irving Professional Skating Instructor

Professional skating instructor Gary Irving utilizes both your own body weight as well as resistance equipment to strengthen fitness levels. Gary uses parachutes and other endurance tools to strengthen your skating skills and endurance time on the ice.

The first of its kind at the University of Delaware, our conditioning camp will push the hockey player to maximize their physical potential. Combination on-ice and off-ice balance and resistance training will prepare even the most conditioned athletes for the next level of competition.

Fees

$130—For first player
$120—For each additional family member

Schedule

Puck Control

Directed By: Donna Helgenberg

Head Coach for Conestoga High School Girl's Varsity Ice Hockey, Donna brings years of experience to the camp. Donna has been coaching for over 20 years and still plays competitive ice hockey. Her clinics are will received and focus of camp will include, connection of Stick Movement with Skating Stride, Stick Handling Technique and the ability to better carry the puck. Donna was part of our holiday hockey clinic staff as well.

Stick handling focuses on improving puck control, passing and shooting.

• » Players will improve control of the puck through fast paced movement drills.
• » Players will develop increased puck control and improved communication with other players on the ice. Emphasis will be placed on stick handling and receiving and passing the puck in game-oriented drills.
• » Instructors will provide education on the proper mechanics of shooting forehand and backhand shots. Emphasis will be placed on shot release, power and accuracy.
• » All students must have completed Hockey 2 in the Introduction to Hockey Program or a comparable class to be eligible for stick handling.

Fees

$130—For first player
$120—For each additional family member

Schedule

Power Skating

Directed By: Patty DeLisi

Skating requires a lot of practice and is more important than all other hockey skills. It must be focused on individually to show significant improvement.

Power Skating is designed to improve the skating ability of hockey players of all ages. Each session uses a combination of drills and instruction to elevate the players’ ability to new levels.

This course is an excellent opportunity to improve skating skills.

All students must have completed Hockey 2 in the Instructional Hockey Program or a comparable class to be eligible for power skating.

Fees

$130—For first player
$120—For each additional family member

Schedule

Goalie Clinic

Directed By: Mike Schlegel

Coach Mike Schlegel is a 1988 alumnus of the University of Delaware men's ice hockey program. Coach Schlegel served as the University of Delaware's men's ice hockey goalie coach from 1993 to 1996 and is currently active with the men's team as an assistant coach. Mike has been extensively involved in UD's in-house and cross ice programs over the years and is also coach in the Junior Blue Hen travel organizationThis class will cover all areas needed for development through drills designed to isolate individual goal tending skills. Whether the skater is a beginner or an experienced goalie, the professional staff will elevate game skills.

The low student-to-coach ratio and individual attention will assure this development. Only goalies are on the ice for this session.

Fees

$130—For first player
$120—For each additional family member

Schedule

Contact Clinic:

Director UD Assistant Hockey Coach John O'Connor

Coach John O’Connor is in his 13th season as an assistant coach for the University of Delaware Men’s Ice Hockey Team. He has held various positions on the coaching staff, including Head Coach for the Blue Hens in 2003. Coach O’Connor was recently inducted into the University of Delaware Ice Hockey Hall of Fame in 2008. Coach O’Connor is a Pennsylvania native who graduated from Penn State with a degree in business management and was an integral part of the PSU hockey team’s 1989 ICHL Championship and 1990 National Championship.

One of the most intimidating aspects in the sport of ice hockey is the transition to full contact. Like any other skill, it takes practice and instruction in order to be effective on the ice. The Contact Clinic offers players of all experience levels the chance to work on an often-misunderstood tool, the check. Checking and taking a check are taught through a series of confidence-building drills over an eight-week series. We encourage all In-House and travel players to come out and gain the confidence needed to be the best!

Fees

$130—For first player
$120—For each additional family member

Schedule

**Full hockey equipment is required for all clinic participation. This includes helmet with cage and mouthguard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, protective cup, hockey pants, shin guards, skates, stick, and hockey socks.**