Small Group Training
Personal or small group training is the best way for your son/daughter to improve as a hockey player. Regular skill and skating development programs are beneficial at improving players; however, Neilson Athletics Inc. goes way beyond regular instruction, greatly enhancing a player's skill with a remarkable amount of personal attention. Corey Neilson is a master at designing complete hockey training programs for the serious up-and-coming players. His attention to detail makes these programs unique.
Intensive Program
This program is a "by-invitation-only" program but you may contact Corey concerning your eligibility. The program consists of all or portions of the following activities depending on participant's age.
Semi-Private Off-Ice Instruction
This is an intense program designed for the serious hockey player. Specifically designed training techniques and machines are utilized to make the aspiring hockey player better. A maximum of five to six participants are allowed in each particular session. We run players through a number of cardiovascular training exercises including both aerobic (biking, swimming, running, skipping, etc.) and anaerobic (sprinting on bikes, hill and parachute sprinting, etc.) training. We use body-weight training for our younger students and free-weight training in older groups to develop power, speed, and strength. Our hockey specific exercises include slide boards, balance boards, reaction balls, over-speed harnesses and a host of other tools and apparatuses designed to increase players' athleticism. A thorough body composition test is recommended to assess the individual's strengths and weaknesses. From that point, Corey Neilson educates the player on how he should eat, sleep and train like a hockey player.
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Semi-Private On-Ice Instruction
From basic fundamentals to advanced theory and training, this on-ice program is geared to improve all puck skills and skating. Corey Neilson will work with the parents and players to design an individually tailored program that fits into the mold of the group. There is a maximum of five to six skaters per session. Players are placed into groups with comparable skill level and put through full-tempo drills to advance their hockey knowledge both physically and mentally. A good competitive atmosphere is encouraged to promote a healthy desire to improve and excel. At Neilson Athletics Inc., our specialty and the core element of our program are drills specializing in quick feet and agility training while incorporating functional puck training. "You can always tell when someone's done lessons with Neilson because he can turn and pivot at full speed while puck-handling, passing and shooting at the same time." - Jim Ensom (Former NHL'er - Chicago Blackhawks) .
Video Analysis
Chalk talk (video replaying by coaches) is the wave of the future for all hockey teams. This technique has been proven viable in teaching players to make smarter decisions on ice and enable them to react quicker in various plays. Players must know their exact routes on face-offs, forechecking, where to be in defensive coverage, etc. Corey Neilson has been playing professionally for eight seasons and has been coached by the best. He understands the importance of not only knowing the material but also being able to communicate your knowledge to your teammates, coach, and students. This program is designed to eliminate the 'what-if' situations on the ice that occur so frequently.
Intensive Training Package
Dates: July 5 - August 15, 2009 (6 weeks)
Junior Development (94+ Elite)
Ice:
Sunday, Monday/Wednesday/Friday 7-9am (Skills Practice)
Focus: Skating and Puck Skills + detailed work on Power Plays, Penalty Kills, Forechecking, Face-offs, etc.
Video Training: Monday 7:30-8:30pm
Dry-Land: Monday-Thursday: 3:45-4:45pm
Participants: 20 max. per session
Cost: $1250 +GST
95-96-97
Intensive Ice: Tuesday and Thursday 7:30-9am
Focus: Skating and Puck Skills with an intro to PPs, PKs, forechecking, face-offs, etc.
Participants: 10-12 max.
Cost: $1000 +GST
98-99-00
Intensive Ice: Tuesday and Thursday 6-7:30am
Focus: Skating and Puck Skills
Participants: 10-12 max.
Cost: $1000 +GST
Prices may vary depending on amount of participants and the number of training hours. For those who do not want the total package or just want a selection of the options please contact Corey Neilson to enquire about partial sessions.
Private On Ice Training
The ultimate program for the serious upcoming prospects. Corey Neilson can tailor make this program to best improve the players weaknesses and to build upon his strengths. It is recommended that the player decide to develop a defining skill to distinguish him from the rest: something that a coach needs and desires for his team! Everyone will improve from these sessions!
Cost: $225 per session +GST
Starts: May 1st
Times: by appointment (please contact us)
