DREAM BIG/BANDO PERFORMANCE

METHOD

The ultimate summer training program! Athletes will be challenged on and off the ice. The program will feature our premier on ice position-specific development model. Additionally, all of the athletes will train with our official strength and conditioning partner Bando Performance!

DREAM BIG

HOCKEY

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WHAT YOUR ATHLETE CAN EXPECT

  • The position specific clinic has become the most popular DBHS program.
  • Players are divided via their position to work on ‘real’ game scenarios.
  • Professional staff and a low player to coach ratio.
  • Athlete’s will be challenged and pushed outside their comfort levels.

BANDO

PERFORMANCE

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WHAT YOUR ATHLETE CAN EXPECT

  • We take pride in reducing the risk of injury while also increasing athletic performance. No matter the age, athleticism, gender, or skill-set, we provide clients with the necessary tools to succeed in the gym, on the playing surface, and in life.
  • We do this by integrating strength and conditioning programs to suit the needs of each individual client.
  • We use ground based, three dimensional exercises in order to maximize the capacity at all of our joints full ranges of motion while safely building muscular strength and size.
  • Through in-depth coaching and cueing, our goal is to educate, motivate and guide our athletes to a successful road of athletic performance and success.

POSITION SPECIFIC TRAINING

OFFENSE

Offensive Zone
(cycling/puck protection/quick release/tipping pucks/goal line attacks)

Attacks
(1v1 moves/puck distribution/generating speed through the neutral zone)

Defensive Zone
(breakouts/stick-body position/blocking shots)

DEFENSE

Offensive Zone
(blue line footwork/shooting efficiency/joining the rush)

Defending The Rush
(power crossover/backward c-cut/gap control slide/1v1/2v2)

Defensive Zone
(breakouts/using the net/stick-body position/corner battles/blocking shots)

Summer 2022

Dream Big HockeyStars has rapidly
grown into one of the premier hockey
institutions in Massachusetts.

PRIVATE

LESSONS

WHAT YOUR ATHLETE CAN EXPECT

  • All private lessons begin with a discussion between the athlete and parents to gather information about the goals for the lesson.
  • Thorough evaluation to determine the players strengths & weaknesses.
  • Begin with rudimentary drills and progress to more complicated drills/patterns.

SKILL FOCUS

LESSONS

POWER
SKATING

Edge Control (inside/outside edge/mohawk)

Stride Efficiency (technique/length/acceleration)

Cross-overs
(push under technique/
forwards/backwards)

Explosiveness (starts/power & lateral crossover)

STICK
HANDLING

Basic Movements (neutral grip/wide dribble/hip pocket/backhand hip pocket)

Advanced Movements
(toe drag/backhand pull/inside-outside fake)

SHOOTING TO SCORE

Basic Movements (wrist shot/backhand)

Advanced Movements
(snap shot/slap shot/shooting off the rush/catch & release/one-timers)

PASSING

Basic Movements (forehand/backhand)

Advanced Movements
(forehand-backhand sauce/indirect/deception/look offs)

BODY CONTACT
PUCK PROTECTION

Basic Movements
(angling/stick-to-body lifts/shoulder to shoulder)

Advanced Movements
(open ice/hip check/receiving contact/puck protection)

BOOK A LESSON TODAY WITH ONE OF OUR ELITE LEVEL COACHES!!

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • Cancellations before May 1, 2022, will receive a cash refund less the non-refundable 50% deposit.
  • Cancellations after May 1, 2022, will receive a 50% credit towards a future camp – no cash refunds. All original deposits are non-refundable.
  • Failure to attend a camp/clinic without notification will result in no refund or credit.
  • If a camper becomes sick or injured at a camp/clinic or before a camp/clinic, 50% of the unused paid portion of the camp/clinic tuition will be returned as a credit to your account for a future camp/clinic. A doctor’s note is required.
  • 24 hour cancellation rule for all private lessons