Team Athletic Development

Nov 3

Overview

These sessions provide consistent warm-ups, strength, and functional movement exercises, closely monitoring each athlete’s progress to build critical mental readiness—shifting from reactive play to strategic decision-making. Incorporating targeted performance training prepares your team for cohesive, confident, and competitive play every time they step on the ice.

Individual Player Benefits:

Builds discipline and accountability
Enhances mental focus and brain-body connection
Reduces risk of in-season burnout
Boosts overall athletic performance

Team Benefits:

Reinforces discipline and creates structured opportunities for coaches to correct mistakes
Empowers team captains to lead consistently
Serves as a powerful communication and accountability tool
Elevates team athleticism and competitiveness

Cage Training Days

ARRIVAL- 10 minutes before the session begins to warm up as a TEAM

TRAINING AGENDA
- Players will be split into working groups created by coaches
- THE CAGE - Half of the groups will be in the cage for strength, agility, and plyometrics
- SHOOTING AREA - Half of the groups will be in the shooting area for stick handling, passing, and shooting fundamentals
- Players will spend 25 minutes in each area.
DRESSED AND READY - Players should be in the locker room DRESSED 15 minutes before practice and game time, ready for whiteboard discussion

Pre-Practice and Game Warm Up

PRACTICE - Arrive 30 minutes before practice to begin warm-up as a TEAM
GAME DAY - Arrive 60 minutes before games to begin warm-up 45 minutes before puck drop
DRESSED AND READY - Players should be in the locker room DRESSED 15 minutes before practice and game time, ready for whiteboard discussion