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Hockey Survival Training and Small Games Pre Tryout Training

Skating and hockey fundamentals -agility -maneuverability -transitions -straightaway speed -explosive starts -turning -acceleration -technical efficiency -lateral movement -flexibility -strength of core and legs -competitive high tempo drills/exercises -stick handling -shooting technique -puck handling -puck protection -body checking...

April 2008

This five week program will include one 80 minute class per week that includes Power Skating, Hockey Skills Development, and Small Games.

Power skating 30 minutes
Hockey Skills 30 minutes
Small Games 20 minutes

Players skate what they will during the 2008-2009 season.

Mites, 2000 & later

Sunday, April 6th, 1:30-2:50 pm
Saturday, April 12th, 3:20-4:40 pm
Sunday, April 13th, 9:30-10:50 am
Thursday, April 17th, 7:00-8:20 pm
Friday, April 18th, 6:30-7:50 pm

Squirts, 1998 & 1999

Sunday, April 6th, 3:00-4:20 pm
Saturday, April 12th, 4:50-6:10 pm
Sunday, April 13th, 11:00 am-12:20 pm
Tuesday, April 15th, 7:30-8:50 pm
Friday, April 18th, 8:00-9:20 pm

Pee Wee, 1996 & 1997

Sunday, April 6th, 4:30-5:50 pm
Monday, April 7th, 6:30-7:50 pm
Thursday, April 10th, 7:45-9:05 pm
Sunday, April 13th, 12:30-1:50 pm
Monday, April 14th, 6:30-7:50 pm

Bantam/Midget 1990-1995

Thursday, April 3rd, 7:45-9:05 pm
Monday, April 7th, 8:00-9:20 pm
Tuesday, April 8th, 7:30-8:50 pm
Sunday, April 13th, 2:00-3:20 pm
Monday, April 14th, 8:00-9:20 pm

FEE: $150 - Five 80 minute ice sessions

Maximum 32 skaters and 4 goalies per group
There will be a goalie instructor at every Survival Skill Session.

About Nate Handrahan

  • Director of Camps and Clinics, RMU Hockey Academy
  • Head Coach, Robert Morris University Women¿s Ice Hockey
  • Assistant Coach, Robert Morris University Men¿s Ice Hockey, 2004-2006
  • Assistant Coach, Niagara University, 2001-2004
  • Assistant Coach, USA Hockey Select 14 Festival, 2003
  • Four year letter winner, Niagara University, 1996-2000
  • Former Professional Hockey Player

About Marainne Watkins

  • Director of Power Skating, RMU Island Sports Center
  • World renowned power skating instructor
  • Instructed NHL and high level players
  • Regarded as the most progressive instructor in the business

About Scott Spencer

  • Assistant Coach, RMU Women's Hockey
  • Assistant Coach, Bemidjo State
  • Assistant Caoch, Iowa (NAHL)

About Raffi Wolf

  • Assistant Coach, RMU Women's Hockey
  • Olympian, German National Team, 1998 & 2004
  • Four year letter winner, University of Maine

Other staff member are NCAA Division I Coaches and Players

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