2010/11 Team Development
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Please contact Donna Kozun for all additional information and booking requests for all services listed below.
Email: dkozun@nsd365.com
Phone: 403.201.8788 ext. 300
Coach Mentorship
NSD’s Coach Mentorship program has been developed to empower hockey/ringette coaches by providing the necessary knowledge, feedback and resources required to make both players and coaches more successful both on-and-off the ice. Programs are customized by NSD’s highly qualified instructors to meet the needs of each team throughout their respective season.
- On-Ice and Off-Ice support throughout the specific hockey season
- Pre-season and mid-season coaching meetings
- Special Coaching Seminars
“The mentoring of coaches is the key to future growth and the ultimate outcome in improved athletic development of your hockey players.” Hockey Canada
Coach Clinics
NSD’s Coaching Clinics have been designed to provide hockey/ringette coaches the opportunity to experience customized on and off-ice workshops with NSD’s highly trained instructors. Through these clinics, coaches will be educated on the teaching of new concepts, fundamentals and techniques to further develop their coaching portfolio.
- On and Off-Ice Workshops
- Player Development
- Practice Planning and Execution
- Transition & Team Systems
- Team Building and Goal Setting
On-Ice Instruction
NSD’s On-Ice Instruction is designed to provide teams with on-ice development specific to the required needs of the team. Professional instructors work closely with teams and coaches to offer on-ice support that may include (but not limited to): Body Checking, Power Skating, Offensive and Defensive Tactics, and Conditioning Camps. Goalie Instruction is also available.
- On-Ice Skills Sessions
- Specialty Clinics – Skating, Puck Control, Shooting & Scoring, Checking, Creative Offense, Creative Thinking, Goaltending, Special Teams, Small Area Games, Defense
High Performance Strength and Conditioning Training
NSD's comprehensive hockey-specific Strength & Conditioning Program is one of the most complete in Canada. Programs are designed to prepare players with scientifically proven periodized programs that take their game to the next level. Professional trainers enhance the foundation of athleticism for the game of hockey/ringette by incorporating numerous training styles that benefit players of all ages. This program gives teams the perfect opportunity to enhance overall chemistry, while improving individual player development at the same time.
- Customized scientifically proven periodized programs
- Increased S.A.Q (Speed, Agility and Quickness)
- Multiple Training Styles – boxing, spin, skate treadmill, dryland and yoga
- Nutrition Awareness and Education to maximize performance
- Conditioning to minimize injury potential throughout the season
Acceleration Skate Treadmill
Improve skating technique, enhance athletic conditioning, and increase power. The NSD Acceleration Skate Treadmill operates year-round and helps all ages and ability levels with proper technique, stride efficiency and effectiveness, speed, and power. NSD’s programs have been designed to develop grassroots players through to recreational and professional athletes. With two Skating Treadmills side by side, NSD is able to accommodate a complete hockey/ringette team and offers teams the option to combine this program with our High Performance Strength and Conditioning offering.
Program Highlights- Customized team program
- Improved skating biomechanics
- Overall enhanced athletic conditioning – Aerobic / Anaerobic
- Increase stride length, stride frequency and foot speed
- Enhanced shooting, passing and stick handling techniques
Off-Ice Sessions
NSD's Off-Ice sessions have been designed for players/teams to spend quality time working on individual skills such as passing, shooting and stick handling in an off-ice environment. Teams work closely with our highly trained, professional instructors to master hockey/ringette fundamentals. These sessions are a great team building option, and enhance players overall season experience.
Program Highlights- Off-ice skill development - passing, shooting and stick handling
- Uni-Hockey - Europe’s take on our Ball Hockey Game
- Team Building
Facility Bookings
The NSD Training for Excellence Center is equipped with all the required equipment that is needed to help teams reach their highest potential. Our 52,000 square foot facility includes a full weight room, a regulation Boxing Ring, cardio equipment from Life Fitness, Spin Bikes, Fitness Classes, Indoor Running Track, Two Multifunctional Courts and a Juice Bar. NSD’s multi-functional courts are available for small groups/teams to book throughout the season and are a great addition to on-ice time for skill development or positional play. Book your space today!
