Hockey
"The magic of improving performance does not lie in the drills: performance improvement is based upon sound execution of technique and application of tactical teaching points in an environment which promotes positive learning.
Just doing drills and being on the ice will not guarantee improvement or outcome."
The National Sport Academy was established in 1995 as a unique and specialized learning environment within the public school setting.
There are three components to the National Sport Academy Hockey Program: Sport Specific Training, Coaching & Leadership and Strength & Conditioning.
All program components are scheduled during the school day and are periodized to enhance the student athlete’s competitive sport training schedules and academic demands.
National Sport Academy hockey student athletes compete with their regular hockey team.
Performance Options
High Performance 1 Program
Designed and delivered to athletes who are typically playing at the AA/AAA levels.
Grade 10 group
Grade 11 and 12 groups are combined
High Performance 2 Program
Designed and delivered to athletes who are typically playing at the community levels.
Grade 10,11,12 combined
Strength & Conditioning
- In-season and off-season training plans are designed for today’s serious hockey athletes. The National Sport Academy maximizes the effectiveness of all hockey specific energy systems focusing on strength, power, agility and cardiovascular training.
- Strength & Conditioning student athletes training may take place at Mount Royal College, Central Memorial High School, World Health Club or Absolute Sports Centre.
Sport Specific Training
Technical development focuses on establishing confidence and creativity specific to each player’s (forward, defenseman and goaltender) position:
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Tactical themes are established to increase the athletes’ understanding of and passion for the game, translating to maximum success as student athletes progress throughout the various levels. Ice sessions incorporate numerous competitive small area games and cutting edge teaching methods so athletes are stimulated and challenged in each ice session.
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