Training methods

The reasons WHY you should come to the camp

1. Practice and learn an intensive type of ICE HOCKEY game, under the professional supervision of experienced coaches. We allow a maximum number of 27 players on the ice, so the training sessions are as intensive and non-stop as you can imagine and manage. It's not going to be that easy but you will feel the results through self-improvement, and self-satisfaction almost immediately! We believe this to be the best personal reward we can offer you!
   
   Even if you train hard, you will still have FUN! There is no game which should be played just for the feeling of power and victory... to lead the team to victory, you have to enjoy it, be excited, play with your heart-mind-soul, know and try to get to know both the competitor and your team... for those with the heart of an athlete - this should be all about FUN... but to make it  FUN means to take it as an important challenge and be always open to learn something new.

2. Your BODY has many different needs! That's why there is detailed attention devoted to overall body development - such as dry land training, biking, swimming, etc. As well as relaxation through such activities as; sauna, massages, games, etc. Everything is administered with the assistance and guidance of our professional coaches and instructors at one of the best training centers available to Czech professional athletes.

3. Your MIND has many different needs as well! The camp offers a great opportunity to meet ice hockey enthusiasts from all over the world. They will become your training partners. As well as your team mates and competitors during the games. You will hopefully stay good friends for the rest of your life. As you are exposed to the different cultures of the coaches and players, you will gain the understanding of sport and life from other countries and regions of the world. This will help you to grow socially as you will discover different life prospective.

4. The camp location is the Czech Republic! It is not only a country with an excellent ice hockey tradition boasting the most NHL hockey players from any European country, which is amazing considering the country's relatively small population, but also one of the most beautiful and popular historical sites in the world. Throughout the entire country, you will be dazzled by the majestic countryside, castles, cities and little historical towns. The town of Nymburk is no exception and offers many opportunities. For those interested we can arrange trips to historical and cultural sites. These tours will amaze you and please your mind, soul and eyes!

Training methods

We are using:

• Modern knowledge of sports training
• Czech hockey teaching methods and drills
• Intensive physical and mental training
• Experienced and licensed coaches with relevant pedagogical education and long-term practice

Dramatically improve your ice hockey skills while being coached by elite Czech Ice Hockey coaches!

On Ice Training

Individual playing skills

Forward skating skills

Forward start, side start, side stop, Left and right power turn, Left and right cross over, 360-turns, skating balance, Transition forward and backward skating

Backward skating skills

Backward start, side stop, left and right cross over, 360 turns, skating balance, Transition backward and forward skating

Shooting skills

Wrists shot, Backhand shot, Slap shot, Snap shot

Passing skills

Forehand pass, backhand pass, one-touch pass, saucer pass

Puck control skills

Stick handling, puck protection, puck driving, puck pulling, puck pushing, finesse face offs, tipping, rebound

Body Checking

Making and receiving a body-check, safe body-checking, offensive and defensive checking strategy

Team playing skills

Game situation and drills

1-0, 2-0, 3-0, 1-1, 2-1, 3-1, 3-2
Offensive and defensive concepts for forwards and defensemen

Typical elements of Czech hockey

Timing, crossing, breaking to open ice, breakout, regrouping,  neutral zone transition, cycling in the corners, fore-checking, back-checking

Power play and short handed situations

5-4, 5-3, 4-3

Game

Controlled and instructional scrimmages
Matches 2-2, 3-3, 4-4 in the zone
Various on-ice placement nets in the zone
Hockey with tennis and soccer balls
Soccer on the ice

System

2-1-2, 2-3 Czech left winger back system

Dryland Training

Drills

Jogging, hand-eye coordination games, stretching, agility development, stamina, quickness, flexibility, coordination, acrobatics, aerobic

Games

Basketball, Floorball, Street hockey, Inline hockey, Soccer, Baseball, Frisbee, Mini-golf, and a variety of other recreational games

Weight room

Circuit training, station training, plyometrics, plus modern hockey muscle development techniques

Recuperation and relaxation

Swimming, sauna, jacuzzi, massage, and mandatory rest periods

Classroom

Video review, hockey theory, hockey rules, tactics

Mental training

Personal responsibility, teambuilding, self-discipline, and motivation

Food

Nutrition with a focus on a balanced diet, and proper rehydration

Supervising

We guarantee 24-hours of supervision each and every day. Each group will be assigned its own counselor, whose focus is on their players for the whole week. This instructor also provides for basic healthcare of the group.