ON ICE TRAINING PROGRAM

Who is the program for?

The program is designed for players of different ages who need to improve selected hockey skills using on-ice training; the program may be targeted at skating, shooting or stickhandling according to the goal set before the start of the program; the program includes exercises aimed at stabilizing or improving the technique of skating, shooting and stickhandling; during the program, the evaluation – plan – implementation – evaluation procedure is applied.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM

• 1x input testing on the ice (optional)
• 1x presentation of results
• 10x training on the ice
• 1x output testing on the ice (optional)
• 1x presentation of results

OUTPUT, FINAL EVALUATIONS

After the end of the program, a consultation with the players will be carried out, based on the input and output evaluation, the players will be presented with their strengths and areas for improvement and then they will be presented with the opportunity to create another training plan.

ICE-HOCKEY SKILLS PROGRAM

Who is the program for?

HDC skills program is designed for players who want to constantly improve their hockey skills. This program is seamlessly linked to the Start or Skating programs and is aimed primarily at improving the technique, accuracy and speed of fire and puck control

Program content:

• 10+2x skatemill training (HST) 45 min
• 10+2x shooting technique and stickhandling 30 min
• Part of the program may include the addition of input-output skating analysis with interpretation of the results

Program description

In a classic training unit, a professional player fires roughly 35 to 50 times . Youth players only about 20 times . There is no time or space to practice shooting in trainings, and this is one of the most important activities. Therefore, it is necessary to practice a lot of shooting outside the ice. Hockey shooting is a technically very demanding activity, mainly because it is necessary to combine many different movement components and habits into one harmonious whole. She needs to be trained throughout her career.

It contains 10+2 training units on the skatemill/treadmill, where additional exercises are used to improve individual gaming activities, 10+2 training units in the shooting zone.

As part of our shooting program, we focus on practicing the following shooting skills:

Forehand shooting:
wrist-shot (short, long)
snap-shot
slap-shot

Backhand shooting:
wrist-shot
snap-shot

Other shooting techniques:
shooting after pass
onetimer
shooting from different positions

We will focus on the key factors affecting the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of shooting:
• shooting technique
• conditioning
• tactical readiness
• psychological resistance

Unique technologies and devices are also used to increase the effectiveness of the training process and improve the shooting technique during the HDC Shooting Training Units:

Laser System – laser aid for teaching proper skating reflection

Instructor – software program for demonstration exercises

Live Delay – software program and camera system providing instant video feedback

Peripheral Navigation – improves shooting and peripheral vision

Shooting Navigation – software to improve shooting accuracy

DIAGNOSTICS-TRAINING PROGRAM

Who is the program for?

The program is designed for players aged U12 and up who need to improve their hockey skills.

HDC Diagnostics Program represents a series of special diagnostics tests based on which we determine the strengths and / or weaknesses of the athlete affecting his sports performance. Based on the results and their interpretation, we then create an individual training plan and specific recommendations for training practice for its further development.

Output

Detailed report of the achieved diagnostics results, their interpretation and recommendation for the training process.

Program description

• 1x testing of the KKS
• 1x SA input
• 1x evaluating the results and creating a training plan 
• 10+2x skatemill
• 10+2x off-ice training
• 1x testing KKS output 
• 1x SA output 
• 1x compare in/out

Testing of physical & coordination skills

The diagnosis of general fitness coordination abilities can evaluate the general limiting factors of a player that at most influence his gaming performance on the ice – stride power, explosive force, reaction rate, dynamic and static stability, frequency, velocity and general force (especially in youth). Based on the results and interpretation of the tests, the general readiness of the player is then evaluated and an individual training plan is set up for further development.

ANALYSIS OF SKATING TECHNIQUE

The skating technique analysis on the skatemill begins with video recording player’s movement during skating from the front and from the side. The electronic software then evaluates the key skating parameters and position of the player (FRONT VIEW – the position of the skate, the position of the support leg, the movement of the arms and the movement of the center of the core, SIDE VIEW – the angle of the leg in the stride, the inner angle of the knee of the support leg, the angle of the ankle at the push) and reveals player’s skating techniques strengths and weaknesses. Based on the comparison of input and output analysis we can trace the skating progress of the player as well as the effectiveness of the training process.

POWERGATE TEST ON THE SKATEMILL (optional)

Using the Powergate Test, we find out the special anaerobic performance and the specific stamina of ice hockey player during three ten-second skating intervals. In this way, we can more realistically simulate its physical load during one rotation on ice during a match. The aim is to determine the ability to repeat maximum anaerobic performance without decreasing it. Subsequently, we determine the maximum anaerobic performance, average anaerobic performance as well as the fatigue index between intervals from the results of the Powergate test. Based on the results, players then create an individual training program and recommendations for their training practice.

FMS DIAGNOSIS OF MOTION STEREOTYPES (optional)

The basis of FMS diagnostics is 7 functional movement tests that readily identify functional movement restrictions, muscle imbalance, body asymmetry, or other human body imbalances, and can lead to health problems and injuries. The results of individual tests are sorted, precisely scored, and then the client is designed accurate corrective compensatory exercises or medical procedures that thoroughly and mechanically renovate the correct motion patterns. Testing easily identifies dangerous motion patterns that can be clearly labeled and, thanks to accurate scoring, immediately after retesting the improvement result to the desired phenomenon.

ANTHROPOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF HUMAN BODY

With the help of a special measurement we find out the selected anthropometric parameters:
body height & weight, muscle mass percentage, percentage of subcutaneous and visceral fat, metabolic age, basal metabolic consumption, bone mass, body water, BMI.

WINGATE WHEEL TEST (optional)

Using the Wingate Isokinetic Round Test, we determine the general anaerobic performance and endurance of ice hockey player over a thirty second load. Subsequently, the Wingate test results in a maximum anaerobic performance within thirty seconds, average anaerobic performance within thirty seconds as well as fatigue index (decrease in time in %). Based on the results, players then create an individual training program and recommendations for their training practice.

TRAINING PLAN

Based on the results and interpretation of these diagnostics tests we create for the players an individual training plan in printed form and then formulate recommendations for training practice for its further development.