Hockey High Performance Training

NSD runs the most complete, comprehensive Hockey specific Strength & Conditioning Programs in Canada. We will prepare players in the off-season with scientifically proven periodized programs that guarantee to take your game to the next level. Our position specific focus and our foundation of enhancing athleticism for hockey will benefit players of all ages.

Individual Conditioning

Train 1 on 1 or in a small group with your own High Performance strength and conditioning consultant. They will design a specific program that will meet your personal and physical goals. Sessions will include strength training, balance and stability, aerobic conditioning and more. Everything you need to reach your athletic goals.

High Performance Summer Hockey Program

Every athlete registered in our HPT program will receive the most comprehensive evaluation and training package available for hockey players today. Programs will be designed for each individual athlete focusing on what they personally need to be at their best on the ice. Training will include; aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, speed, agility, quickness, multi-directional skills, reaction skills, overall strength and power, core strength, and nutritional guidance. As well as traditional resistance training methods, each athlete will be exposed to Pilates, boxing, and spin bike classes, administered by world class instructors. Our goal is to ensure that every one of our athletes reaches their peak level of conditioning in preparation for the 2008 hockey season, leading to optimal performance and maximizing injury prevention.

PW / Bantam Acceleration Skate Program

Athletes enrolled in this program will have the benefit of being involved in one of the most trusted and comprehensive programs for developing athletes at this age. All athletes will be introduced to the Super Skate Treadmill, Plyometric, Agility and Strength Training suitable for this age group. This program has been one the longest and most successful programs over the last 10 years.

Skate Evaluation System

Using state of the art video and new biomechanical technology, each athlete can have the most complete and precise Stride and Skate analysis in the world. This new technology will be able to assess every athlete's skating mechanics and provide precise feedback to correct skating flaws and improve overall skating balance, power and speed.

Super Skate & Shooting Treadmill - New & Only At NSD For 2008!

The skate treadmill can help players with stride correction, stride efficiency and effectiveness, speed and power, in order to take their on ice performance to the next level. We will also be offering a new advanced puck handling and shooting program on the skate treadmill. While skating on the skate treadmill, players can stick handle and practice figure-eights with the puck. This program has proven that practicing full speed skating and "heads-up" puck handling together are an excellent way to dramatically improve a players hockey skills.

Rapid Shot Shooting System - New & Only At NSD for 2008!

Players are passed a stream of pucks which they shoot at randomly designated targets. The Rapid Shot computer system then measures the reaction time, puck speed and the accuracy of each individual shot and ranks it against both the player's previous performances as well as online against other players around the world!