OFF-ICE ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT
Pre-Practice and Pre-Game Warm Up
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Learning - Emphasize a balanced and holistic approach to acquiring knowledge and skills.
Limit Goofing Off - Discipline and focus are essential to ensuring learning is efficient and effective.
Don’t Waste Time - When whistles are blown, players need to move in the direction the whistle was blown or the direction was given from.
HAVE FUN - The entire process should not be void of enjoyment; having fun is a crucial element that can enhance engagement and motivation.
BETTER OR WORSE - Athletes can control the environment with a commitment to getting better every single repetition.
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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
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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.
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Ankle Hops
Butt Kickers
High Knees
Side Shuffles
Carioca
Power Skips
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Forward Lunges - 10 each leg
Reverse Lunges - 10 each leg
Single Leg Deadlifts - 10 each leg
Bodyweight Squats - 10 total
Jump Squats - 10 total
Lateral Bounds - 10 total
Split Squat Jumps - 10 total
Front Bride to T - 20 total
Push Ups - 20 total
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Lateral Shuffles
Crossover Steps
Backpedal Plants
Transitions
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.