THE OFF-SEASON

HOCKEY OFF-SEASON TRAINING PROGRAM

Our integrated off-season Training Program has supported NHL, Team Canada, European, AHL, and All-Star Athletes.

We combine Performance Training, On-Ice Skills, Power Skating, and Therapy to help athletes chase bigger dreams and reach performance goals.

Integrated Off-season Training

** Both Track and On-ice Sessions Begin in July **

STRENGTH + CONDITIONING

• Individual Screening Assessment

• 4 Months of Progressive Training at SHIELD

      ° 3 to 4 Gym sessions per week​

• 8 Speed + Acceleration Sessions

      ° Located at ​MM Robinson Track

PHP ON-ICE TRAINING

• Led by PHP on-ice specialists

• 28 on-ice sessions over 7 weeks

° skills and scoring / biomechanics of skating

° hybrid edges and maneuvering , creating deception

° translation of skill + strategy learned into gameplay

STRENGTH + CONDITIONING - OUR SYSTEM

Pillar Preparation

Pillar Preparation: The body`s pillar (hips, torso, and shoulders) is the foundation for all movement. Pillar prep primes critical muscles to prepare the body for a workout, decreasing the risk of injury and boosting performance.

Movement Preparation

Movement Preparation: Movement prep is an efficient and effective warm-up. It includes dynamic stretches that increase core temperature, prepare the nervous system for exercise, and lengthen, strengthen, and stabilize the body.

Movement Skills

Movement Skills: Movement skills help you move faster and more efficiently. Based on your sport or activity, movement skills develop linear and/or multidirectional skills, such as acceleration, deceleration, crossover, shuffle, and absolute speed. They reduce the risk of injury and help you get more out of your training.

Medicine Ball Training

Medicine Ball: Medicine ball training takes advantage of this effective tool. Its ballistic nature places less emphasis on deceleration and emphasizes transferring force quickly. This improves kinetic linking and rate of force development.

 

Strength + Power

Strength + Power: In this context, we're referring to resistance training. Using a variety of methods to target varying degrees of volume (amount of sets and repetitions) and intensity (weight used or speed of the weight used) can progressively increase strength and power to meet the demands of life and sport.

Energy System Development

Generally viewed as cardiovascular exercise, energy systems development goes beyond and targets all systems responsible for providing energy for movement. Manipulation of intensity and duration aim to help the body meet demands more efficiently.

Recovery

Recovery: Regeneration relieves tension, alleviates aches and pains, reduces stress, and helps the body recover faster. It includes techniques such as self-massage, cold water immersion, and recreational activity.

SHIELD ON ICE TRAINING PROGRAM

ON-ICE PROGRAMS THAT PRIORITIZE SHOOTING & SCORING, POWER SKATING, HOCKEY IQ and COMPETITION

PURE HOCKEY PERFORMANCE

ONE FACILITY. ALL THE AMENITIES

TRAINED BY SPECIALISTS

MEET OUR ON-ICE SPECIALISTS

COREY LOCKE
BRANDON COCCIMIGLIO
LAUREN MALOTT
JEFF GILLIGAN
SCOTT MIFSUD

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