Hockey Initiation
Our newest program for the beginner. A fun introduction to the ice, wearing equipment, and starting to play hockey. Children will be taught on a progressive scale beginning with balance and movement on the ice. Parents are encouraged to help out in the first few sessions. Most participants will be under age 7 but all are welcome.
For more details about our Hockey Initiation program, please download our brochure.
The Hockey Initiation program is on hold for now. Contact Corey for details.
Cost: $200 +GST
Starts: June 15, 2008 (9 Weeks)
Time: Sundays 5-6pm (***Moved to run in conjunction with the Mini 3vs3***)
Private / Semi-Private Lessons
Personal or small group training is the best way for your son/daughter to improve as a hockey player. Skill and skating development programs are beneficial toward improving players; however, Neilson Athletics goes beyond regular instruction, greatly enhancing players with a remarkable amount of personal attention.
Private On-Ice Training
The ultimate program for serious upcoming prospects. Corey Neilson can tailor this program to best improve the player's weaknesses and to build upon his/her 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 1, 2009
Times: Please contact us for appointments.
Semi-Private On-Ice Training
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 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. We teach that winning is a good thing and not to be shied away from.
Semi-Private On-Ice Training is on hold for now. Contact Corey for details.
Starts: June 16, 2008
Junior/Pro:
Group B: Mon. 8:30-9:45pm & Wed. 8-9pm
Group A: Mon. 9:45-11pm & Wed. 9-10pm
Cost: see our Intensive training packages for details
93-94-95:
Cost: $37.50/hour +GST (10-12 skaters)
Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7-9am
96-97-98:
Cost: $75/hour +GST (5-6 skaters)
Times: Mondays & Wednesdays 7-9am
99-00-01:
Cost: $75/hour +GST (5-6 skaters)
Times: Fridays 7-9am
Semi-Private Off-Ice Training
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. Only the top level conditioned athletes need apply or should be referred to this program. A maximum of five 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. Weight training is also used in older groups to develop power, speed, and strength. Our hockey specific exercises include slide boards, balance boards, reaction balls, 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/she should eat, sleep and train.
Click here for details and photos of our off-ice training program and facilities.
Semi-Private Off-Ice Training is on hold for now. Contact Corey for details.
Cost: $40/session or $350/10 sessions +GST
Starts: May 1, 2008
Times: Monday-Thursday 3:45-4:45pm
Shooting Lessons
Shooting fundamentals and advanced techniques designed to make you score goals - period!
Shooting Lessons are on hold for now. Contact Corey for details.
Off-Ice Cost: $50/half-hour +GST
On-Ice Cost: $225/hour +GST
Starts: May 1, 2008
Times: On request - please contact us.
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 eleven 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.
Video Analysis is on hold for now. Contact Corey for details.
Cost: $40/session +GST
Starts: May 1, 2008
Times: Mondays 7:30-8:30pm
