As hockey grows in Idaho, we are confronted with many challenges in how we develop teams but we also have the great opportunity to dramatically affect the way we develop players of the future at the grass roots.
The game consists of passing, skating, making creative plays, regrouping, breaking out, puck possession, lighting fast decisions and physical play. Teams capable of achieving this type of play at all levels, experience a lot of success at many different levels. However, achieving this is no small task. This requires every player on the team to possess the skills necessary to accomplish the tasks needed and the athleticism to execute the tasks at the required level.
In past years, European teams and more specifically the Soviets had enjoyed years of dominance on the international stage deploying the skills mentioned above. The Czech Republic, Finland, Russia, Slovakia, and Sweden account for less than 18% of the total number of players in the world, but in the 2001-2002 season 36% of the NHL’s top 50-point scorers were comprised of players from these 5 countries. How did the soviets enjoy years of success, how did the small countries achieve that level of success?
The answer to that question is complex but there are some very simplistic concepts. First, they defined a goal of what they wanted to accomplish over the long term. They were not interested in the “quick fix” or the occasional “miracle win”, they wanted their teams to consistently dominate the international stage. So they focused on developing their youths, focusing in on developing skills and athleticism rather than developing the winning records of the youth coaches.
If we truly want to develop skilled and dominate teams we must adapt methods like the Europeans, focusing in on the development of players and not be driven by the immediate needs of parents, coaches and spectators, rather than the long-range interests of our youths. We (parents/coaches/spectators) must have patience with mistakes in practice and games. We must encourage players to try something new, experiment (try a new move) and allow them to fail. We must give the game back to the players and allowing them to develop their creativity.
Coaches, you can teach the systems and positioning as they are a very important part of the game. However, beware that there isn’t a system in the world that can compensate for lack of skill development and fundamentals. While teaching system always, always, always focus on the fundamentals. Do not allow them to do your system drills while skating, shooting or passing poorly.
Who is the next Great one? I cannot tell you, nor can you tell me, but let’s hope we as parents and coaches have the egos that allow the growth of the next one.
The goal of the greatest educators is to help students get to the point where they no longer need a teacher
Monday, May 7, 2007
2007 USJDP Selects Tour
2007 USJDP Selects Tour Staff Announced!
The USJDP has once again secured to top Junior A coaches to run our Euroepan Selects tour. An integral part of the Tour is the quality of the coaches directing our teams. To best compete against the elite international teams we play, our teams will have the best bench bosses around to provide the guidance, instruction, and experience to our players.
2007 Coaching Staff:
Fairbanks Ice Dogs, NAHL, Assistant Coach Josh Hauge
Portland Winterhawks, WHL, Assistant Coach Kyle Gustafson
Travel to Europe to train with, and play against, European Junior Teams!
Birth Year Teams available: 1987-90, 1990-93
6-8 games, 2-3 practices minimum
There are currently 5 spots available on the Red Team (birth years 1990-93), and 6 spots available on the Black Team (birth years 1987-90). Coaching Staff for the 2007 European Selects Tour will be announced shortly. For detailed information on the tour itinerary, accommodations, cost, and inclusions, please click here for the 2007 USJDP Selects Tour webpage
Player Selection Info:
To be considered for this tour, each player must email Mike Gempeler a complete player bio and report. Include current year team and stats, player size, position, family contact info, and coach name & contact number. Upon receipt of completed player report, the USJDP will contact each coach for an in-depth player recommendation and evaluation. Acceptance to these teams will be based equally on character references and player ability.
The USJDP has once again secured to top Junior A coaches to run our Euroepan Selects tour. An integral part of the Tour is the quality of the coaches directing our teams. To best compete against the elite international teams we play, our teams will have the best bench bosses around to provide the guidance, instruction, and experience to our players.
2007 Coaching Staff:
Fairbanks Ice Dogs, NAHL, Assistant Coach Josh Hauge
Portland Winterhawks, WHL, Assistant Coach Kyle Gustafson
Travel to Europe to train with, and play against, European Junior Teams!
Birth Year Teams available: 1987-90, 1990-93
6-8 games, 2-3 practices minimum
There are currently 5 spots available on the Red Team (birth years 1990-93), and 6 spots available on the Black Team (birth years 1987-90). Coaching Staff for the 2007 European Selects Tour will be announced shortly. For detailed information on the tour itinerary, accommodations, cost, and inclusions, please click here for the 2007 USJDP Selects Tour webpage
Player Selection Info:
To be considered for this tour, each player must email Mike Gempeler a complete player bio and report. Include current year team and stats, player size, position, family contact info, and coach name & contact number. Upon receipt of completed player report, the USJDP will contact each coach for an in-depth player recommendation and evaluation. Acceptance to these teams will be based equally on character references and player ability.
2007 USJDP Junior Prep Camp
University of Colorado, Boulder
July 1-7, July 8-14 & July 15-21, 2007
4 hours on-ice daily
3 hour daily Weight & Speed Training sessions
4 weekly Showcase Games
Individual Player Evaluation meetings with Camp Staff
First Annual USJDP Top Prospects List Selection & Report
Weekly Strength & Fitness Tests
Junior Hockey Seminars
Recruiting & Placement opportunities
The USJDP has once again secured the top professional, junior and collegiate coaches to direct the 2007 Prep Camp. In addition to the scheduled coaches listed below, we will also be hosting teams and league representatives from the Canadian Central Junior A Hockey League as well as scouts and coaches from many other US-based junior teams.
Week 1, July 1-7, 2007 Staff:
- Restigouche Tigers, MJAHL, Head Coach & GM John Paris, Jr.
- Fargo-Moorehead Jets, NAHL, Assistant Coach Aaron Kinslow
- Fairbanks Ice Dogs Assistant Coach, NAHL, Josh Hauge
- Tulsa Oilers, CHL, & Tulsa Rampage, WSHL Assistant Coach Alec Hines
Week 2, July 8-14, 2007 Staff:
- Atlanta Thrashers, NHL, Head Collegiate Scout John Perpich
- Restigouche Tigers, MJAHL, Head Coach & GM John Paris, Jr.
- Fargo-Moorehead Jets, NAHL, Assistant Coach Aaron Kinslow
- Fairbanks Ice Dogs Assistant Coach, NAHL, Josh Hauge
- Portland Winterhawks, WHL, Assistant Coach Kyle Gustafson
- Carleton College Head Coach Tom Lenox
Week 3, July 15-21, 2007 Staff:
- Atlanta Thrashers, NHL, Head Collegiate Scout John Perpich
- Portland Winterhawks, WHL, Assistant Coach Brian Pellerin
- Portland Winterhawks, WHL, Assistant Coach Kyle Gustafson
- Carleton College Head Coach Tom Lenox
- Portland Winterhawks, WHL, Head Scout Matt Bardsley
*The Junior Prep Camp is for current year Junior A-B and Midget/Bantam AA-AAA players only.
REGISTER Online Today! Or call us directly at 303.964.0929 to register over the phone. The 2007 Prep Camp is filling up fast so please don't miss out and REGISTER Today!
July 1-7, July 8-14 & July 15-21, 2007
4 hours on-ice daily
3 hour daily Weight & Speed Training sessions
4 weekly Showcase Games
Individual Player Evaluation meetings with Camp Staff
First Annual USJDP Top Prospects List Selection & Report
Weekly Strength & Fitness Tests
Junior Hockey Seminars
Recruiting & Placement opportunities
The USJDP has once again secured the top professional, junior and collegiate coaches to direct the 2007 Prep Camp. In addition to the scheduled coaches listed below, we will also be hosting teams and league representatives from the Canadian Central Junior A Hockey League as well as scouts and coaches from many other US-based junior teams.
Week 1, July 1-7, 2007 Staff:
- Restigouche Tigers, MJAHL, Head Coach & GM John Paris, Jr.
- Fargo-Moorehead Jets, NAHL, Assistant Coach Aaron Kinslow
- Fairbanks Ice Dogs Assistant Coach, NAHL, Josh Hauge
- Tulsa Oilers, CHL, & Tulsa Rampage, WSHL Assistant Coach Alec Hines
Week 2, July 8-14, 2007 Staff:
- Atlanta Thrashers, NHL, Head Collegiate Scout John Perpich
- Restigouche Tigers, MJAHL, Head Coach & GM John Paris, Jr.
- Fargo-Moorehead Jets, NAHL, Assistant Coach Aaron Kinslow
- Fairbanks Ice Dogs Assistant Coach, NAHL, Josh Hauge
- Portland Winterhawks, WHL, Assistant Coach Kyle Gustafson
- Carleton College Head Coach Tom Lenox
Week 3, July 15-21, 2007 Staff:
- Atlanta Thrashers, NHL, Head Collegiate Scout John Perpich
- Portland Winterhawks, WHL, Assistant Coach Brian Pellerin
- Portland Winterhawks, WHL, Assistant Coach Kyle Gustafson
- Carleton College Head Coach Tom Lenox
- Portland Winterhawks, WHL, Head Scout Matt Bardsley
*The Junior Prep Camp is for current year Junior A-B and Midget/Bantam AA-AAA players only.
REGISTER Online Today! Or call us directly at 303.964.0929 to register over the phone. The 2007 Prep Camp is filling up fast so please don't miss out and REGISTER Today!
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Ultimate Hockey Announces the launch of it's FREE off-ice workout program
How Sign Up
1. Email dedicationteam@ultimatehockeyinc.com to sign up for the program.
2. This is the information you need to include in your email to dedicationteam@ultimatehockeyinc.com to become registered for the program: the player's name, the player's birthdate, the player's position, the player's previous team, the player's level for the 07/08 season, and be sure that the email you use to register for the program is the best email address because all information and workouts will be sent via email.
3. There is no downside to signing up for this program. No player should pass up on this opportunity, it is a 100% free program.
4. All information will be posted shortly at the Dedication Team link under Training at www.ultimatehockeyinc.com .
Program Overview
1. On June 1st the program begins.
2. A customized workout for each age group will be emailed to all registered participants. Workouts will start very basic for the younger age groups and become more challenging for the older age groups. Workouts will include agility drills, off-ice stickhandling drills, off-ice shooting drills, plyometric drills, speed drills, and body weight strength and balance drills. Weightlifting will be introduced to the Bantam level and Midget level. We do not condone ANY player using weights until they first consult with a certified personal trainer to be sure that you are ready to begin lifting weights and understand the proper technique of each exercise. Lifting weights before your body is ready or with improper technique can cause serious damage or injury that could affect you for the rest of your life. Even if you have lifted weights before it is very likely you have been performing some or all of the lifts with improper technique unless you have been working with a certified strength trainer.
3. The focus of our program will be developing skills through off-ice drills, athleticism through agility and quickness drills, and power through plyometric drills. These are the three most important attributes of any successful hockey player.
How The Dedication Team Works
1. The Off-Season Program will run through June, July and August. An In-Season Program from September - April will be separate and each player will have an opportunity to register for that program in July.
2. Starting May 31st an monthly workout will be emailed to each registered player. This will continue each month until the end of the Off-Season Program on August 31st. So three workouts will be emailed out total, one on May 31st for June, one on June 30th for July, and one on July 31st for August.
3. There will be a total of 80 workout days throughout the 3 months. There will be no workouts on any Sunday's but one.
4. After you complete an ENTIRE workout for a the day, you can fill in all of the blank spaces stating you completed each exercise. At the end of the month both the player and the parent must sign the workout and mail it into Ultimate Hockey. All of the days you completed the ENTIRE workout for that month will be tallied. Players repeat this process each month. We must receive your workout by the 15th of the following month or it will not count towards your total.
The Ultimate Hockey DEDICATION TEAM
1. There will be 80 workouts total. The top 25 players who complete the most workouts throughout the Off-Season program will become part of the 2007/2008 Ultimate Hockey DEDICATION TEAM and will receive a DEDICATION TEAM t-shirt.
2. Any player completing 60 workouts or more but not making it to the top 25 will be in our PLATINUM CLUB
3. Any player completing 40 workouts or more will be in our GOLD CLUB
4. Any player completing 20 workouts or more will be in our SILVER CLUB
5. THERE ARE NO LOSERS! Even if a player just completes 1 day's workout it is better than nothing.
6. All DEDICATION TEAM, Platinum, Gold, and silver members will be listed on the Dedication Team link under Training at www.ultimatehockeyinc.com .
The HONOR SYSTEM
1. Obviously, we can't be there to monitor your workouts. This program is based on the honor system.
2. If you decide to cheat and say you completed an entire workout when you didn't, even if you just skipped one exercise, you are only cheating yourself.
3. Honesty is a very important aspect of this program. We have designed this program to assist hockey players with reaching their HIGHEST hockey goals. If you didn't complete as many workouts as you would have liked, you will always be able to really get after it during the In-Season Program or next summer for the 2008/2009 Off-Season Program.
Registration
1. Get your registration emails in as soon as possible! Remember to include: the player's name, the player's birthdate, the player's position, the player's previous team, the player's level for the 07/08 season, and be sure that the email you use to register for the program is the best email address because all information and workouts will be sent via email.
2. EMAIL: dedicationteam@ultimatehockeyinc.com
3. Forward this email onto as MANY hockey players as possible. There isn't one person who shouldn't register for this program.
4. Do NOT reply to this email unless you would like to be added or removed from this list.
Sponsors
1. Although we are running this program at no charge. It will cost us quite a bit of money and time. We would be very happy if any individuals or companies would be interested in sponsoring the DEDICATION TEAM program. We can list sponsors on each workout program, on the DEDICATION TEAM webpage under Training and www.ultimatehockeyinc.com , and on all DEDICATION TEAM t-shirts. Please email dedicationteam@ultimatehockeyinc.com if you are interested becoming a sponsor.
2. A sponsorship is a great opportunity for positive exposure within the hockey community.
3. We will continue to run this program year in and year out regardless if we have sponsors or not.
We are very excited about the impact this program has on all the players who give a full effort and are DEDICATED!!!
MOVING ON....
Email Address Changes:
Email List
This list will include all of our NEW program information, training tips, and hockey tips from Ultimate Hockey. To sign up or be removed from this list email aaalist@ultimatehockeyinc.com.
My Hockey Email
My hockey email address will be changing as well. For all hockey related matters please email me at Zach headrick .
Regards,
Zac Headrick
zheadrick@ultimatehockeyinc.com
1. Email dedicationteam@ultimatehockeyinc.com to sign up for the program.
2. This is the information you need to include in your email to dedicationteam@ultimatehockeyinc.com to become registered for the program: the player's name, the player's birthdate, the player's position, the player's previous team, the player's level for the 07/08 season, and be sure that the email you use to register for the program is the best email address because all information and workouts will be sent via email.
3. There is no downside to signing up for this program. No player should pass up on this opportunity, it is a 100% free program.
4. All information will be posted shortly at the Dedication Team link under Training at www.ultimatehockeyinc.com .
Program Overview
1. On June 1st the program begins.
2. A customized workout for each age group will be emailed to all registered participants. Workouts will start very basic for the younger age groups and become more challenging for the older age groups. Workouts will include agility drills, off-ice stickhandling drills, off-ice shooting drills, plyometric drills, speed drills, and body weight strength and balance drills. Weightlifting will be introduced to the Bantam level and Midget level. We do not condone ANY player using weights until they first consult with a certified personal trainer to be sure that you are ready to begin lifting weights and understand the proper technique of each exercise. Lifting weights before your body is ready or with improper technique can cause serious damage or injury that could affect you for the rest of your life. Even if you have lifted weights before it is very likely you have been performing some or all of the lifts with improper technique unless you have been working with a certified strength trainer.
3. The focus of our program will be developing skills through off-ice drills, athleticism through agility and quickness drills, and power through plyometric drills. These are the three most important attributes of any successful hockey player.
How The Dedication Team Works
1. The Off-Season Program will run through June, July and August. An In-Season Program from September - April will be separate and each player will have an opportunity to register for that program in July.
2. Starting May 31st an monthly workout will be emailed to each registered player. This will continue each month until the end of the Off-Season Program on August 31st. So three workouts will be emailed out total, one on May 31st for June, one on June 30th for July, and one on July 31st for August.
3. There will be a total of 80 workout days throughout the 3 months. There will be no workouts on any Sunday's but one.
4. After you complete an ENTIRE workout for a the day, you can fill in all of the blank spaces stating you completed each exercise. At the end of the month both the player and the parent must sign the workout and mail it into Ultimate Hockey. All of the days you completed the ENTIRE workout for that month will be tallied. Players repeat this process each month. We must receive your workout by the 15th of the following month or it will not count towards your total.
The Ultimate Hockey DEDICATION TEAM
1. There will be 80 workouts total. The top 25 players who complete the most workouts throughout the Off-Season program will become part of the 2007/2008 Ultimate Hockey DEDICATION TEAM and will receive a DEDICATION TEAM t-shirt.
2. Any player completing 60 workouts or more but not making it to the top 25 will be in our PLATINUM CLUB
3. Any player completing 40 workouts or more will be in our GOLD CLUB
4. Any player completing 20 workouts or more will be in our SILVER CLUB
5. THERE ARE NO LOSERS! Even if a player just completes 1 day's workout it is better than nothing.
6. All DEDICATION TEAM, Platinum, Gold, and silver members will be listed on the Dedication Team link under Training at www.ultimatehockeyinc.com .
The HONOR SYSTEM
1. Obviously, we can't be there to monitor your workouts. This program is based on the honor system.
2. If you decide to cheat and say you completed an entire workout when you didn't, even if you just skipped one exercise, you are only cheating yourself.
3. Honesty is a very important aspect of this program. We have designed this program to assist hockey players with reaching their HIGHEST hockey goals. If you didn't complete as many workouts as you would have liked, you will always be able to really get after it during the In-Season Program or next summer for the 2008/2009 Off-Season Program.
Registration
1. Get your registration emails in as soon as possible! Remember to include: the player's name, the player's birthdate, the player's position, the player's previous team, the player's level for the 07/08 season, and be sure that the email you use to register for the program is the best email address because all information and workouts will be sent via email.
2. EMAIL: dedicationteam@ultimatehockeyinc.com
3. Forward this email onto as MANY hockey players as possible. There isn't one person who shouldn't register for this program.
4. Do NOT reply to this email unless you would like to be added or removed from this list.
Sponsors
1. Although we are running this program at no charge. It will cost us quite a bit of money and time. We would be very happy if any individuals or companies would be interested in sponsoring the DEDICATION TEAM program. We can list sponsors on each workout program, on the DEDICATION TEAM webpage under Training and www.ultimatehockeyinc.com , and on all DEDICATION TEAM t-shirts. Please email dedicationteam@ultimatehockeyinc.com if you are interested becoming a sponsor.
2. A sponsorship is a great opportunity for positive exposure within the hockey community.
3. We will continue to run this program year in and year out regardless if we have sponsors or not.
We are very excited about the impact this program has on all the players who give a full effort and are DEDICATED!!!
MOVING ON....
Email Address Changes:
Email List
This list will include all of our NEW program information, training tips, and hockey tips from Ultimate Hockey. To sign up or be removed from this list email aaalist@ultimatehockeyinc.com.
My Hockey Email
My hockey email address will be changing as well. For all hockey related matters please email me at Zach headrick .
Regards,
Zac Headrick
zheadrick@ultimatehockeyinc.com
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Summer Hockey Camps in the Boise/McCall Area
Ice Hockey Camps currently scheduled for Boise (Idaho IceWorld):
- July 23-27, 2007; Mylymok Hockey Camp- email: mylymokcamps@aol.com
- August 6-10, 2007; Rocky Mountain Hockey Schools- www.rmhshockey.com
- July 23-27, 2007; Rocky Mountain Hockey Schools- www.rmhshockey.com
- August 16-19, 2007; Mylymok Hockey Camp- email: mylymokcamps@aol.com
Off Ice Training
"HIT" - High Impact Training with Idaho Steelhead Jeremy Yablonski. A 9 week program that includes daily (Monday-Friday) work-outs. Contact Jeremey at (208)761-4308 or email: yabo33@gmail.com.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Summer events
What type of events would you like to see offered from coaches to help develop your hockey skills?
a. Summer clinics - check www.jrsteelheads.com for summer clinics with Jeremy Mylymok.
b. Dry land drills (Plyometrics, stick handling, shooting, etc).
c. Pond Hockey event (rent ice and play).
etc......
a. Summer clinics - check www.jrsteelheads.com for summer clinics with Jeremy Mylymok.
b. Dry land drills (Plyometrics, stick handling, shooting, etc).
c. Pond Hockey event (rent ice and play).
etc......
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