POSITION-SPECIFIC

CLINICS

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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.

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 2025

PLAYER PROFILE FORM

Complete the player profile below to receive your registration link. If there are any issues submitting the form, please send us a quick email ([email protected]).

    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, 2025, will receive a cash refund less the non-refundable 50% deposit.
    • Cancellations after May 1, 2025, 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