FEBRUARY BREAK – TOTAL SKILLS CLINIC
- Master the basic skills of the game: edge control, stick handling, passing, shooting and hockey sense development
- 9 hours of on-ice professional instruction
- Athlete’s will be challenged and pushed outside their comfort levels
- Hands-on approach with professional staff that is second to none
- Proven to help your athlete accelerate their skill development
- Each session will end with small area games to help their hockey sense development
Dates: Feb 20-22, 2024
Time: 9:00-11:30 am
Location: Flynn Rink, Medford MA
Ages: 6-14 yr olds
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)