INTRODUCTION
Okanagan Hockey Skills Academy specialises in individual performance training and technical skill development.
Supplemental to the existing programs run by local hockey clubs.
Year long curriculum focused on:
- Review of basic fundamentals
- Introduce new technical skills
- Focus on individual tactical skills
- Game situation and awareness skills
Introduction or review of new technical skills
- Athlete will practice at a pace where they can learn, be creative and improvise.
- Practice with purpose and speed with a direct correlation to competition scenarios
MANDATE
The mandate of the Okanagan Hockey Skills Academy:
- To focus on the individual technical and tactical skills of each player through a comprehensive progressive process.
- To complement existing hockey organizations by creating a learning environment to foster passion, improvement and overall understanding of the game.
- Implement technical and tactical skills into a controlled game situation environment.
ON-ICE PROGRAMME

SKATING AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
SKATING DEVELOPMENT
- Posture
- Stride Development
- Power Generation
- Recovery
- Starts
- Arm Movement
- Lateral Speed Generation
- Cross Overs
- Edge Control
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
- Puck Handling
- Passing
- Pass Reception
- Hand Quickness
- Shooting Fundamentals and Technique
- Power Generation
- Release Techniques
- Deception
- Shot Choices
- Shooting in Stride
- Screens/Deflections
TACTICAL DEVELOPMENT
- 1 vs. 1
- 2 vs. 1
- Puck Support
- Puck Protection
- Net Attacks
- Net Front
- Escapes
- Angling
- Stick Positioning
- Body Positioning
- Contact/Physical Engagement
- Compete Level/Work Ethic
- Defensive Concepts
- Shot Blocking
TEAM CONCEPT & SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
TEAM CONCEPT
- Offensive Zone
- Defensive Zone
- Special Teams
- Fore-checks
- Puck Pressure
- Breakouts
- Regroups
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
- Offensive Zone Entries
- Transitional Plan
- Puck Support
- Offensive Zone Rotation
- Down Low Puck Possession
- Tracking
EVALUATION TOOLS
Evaluating and providing continuous feedback is fundamental to the program and the player’s progression.
Evaluation tools include:
- Video analysis of individual skills
- On-ice training aids
- Individual skill development goal setting
- Standardized on-ice testing
- Quarterly and year end progress reports will be provided to each player
- Ongoing career planning support and guidance.
OPERATIONS LOGISTICS
- The facility will be Planet Ice Leeds.
Schedule
- On-Ice practices are from 20:15 – 21:15 Monday and 7:00 – 8:00 Wednesday and Friday.
- There will be 25 weeks on ice with a total of 75 sessions, starting on the 1st November 2021 and ending the w/c 23rd May 2022.
Apparel
- Jersey and Socks will be provided
PROGRAMME DETAILS & FEES
Programme Fees Cover
- On ice sessions
- Coaching costs
- Jersey and Socks
Registration:
- Players must be registered with their home club through the EIHA
Please send your application as well as any questions to office@hockeyschools.co.uk