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Training
Our elite training program at CIH Academy uses the latest techniques to develop players’ skills. Our intensive training regimen includes on-ice practices four to five times per week (depending on the schedule of games), along with off-ice workouts that focus on conditioning and improving both body and mind.
On-Ice Training
Under the guidance of our coaches and trainers, players at CIH Academy develop the following skills and techniques:
- individual offensive skills
- team play and systems
- passing and variations
- stick-handling in a range of directions
- speed and agility
- attacking the defensive player, triangle attacks, faking, and speed shifts
- power-skating using acceleration skating techniques and edge control
- receiving and giving body checks
- position-specific training
- creative thinking using small-area games
- STEVA video analysis for individual skills and team play
Off-Ice Training
At our beautiful outdoor campus and in our state-of-the-art fitness centre, players participate in complete off-ice training using the latest techniques to maximize their physical and mental strength.
Our off-ice training integrates:
- specific acceleration/deceleration and power systems to promote maximum speed and efficiency on and off the ice
- performance fundamentals such as strength and stability, agility and mobility training, stick handling, body awareness training and video analysis feedback
- instruction on forming sound nutrition habits
- presentations from consultants and guest speakers on the importance of such topics as: food and supplementation; motivation; mental skills training; college vs. junior programs; agent selection; etc.
What an amazing level of improvement I see in our son's overall practice, game, skills and strength. Having on and off ice sessions every day is paying huge dividends.
Ian and Sharon Pound, UK
Ian and Sharon Pound, UK
