S.S.T. HOCKEY SPEED POWER AND ACCELERATION
One of the most frequently asked questions hockey athletes want answers to, is how to become faster on the ice. Everyone wants fast feet. Going after a dumped puck, outskating a defender, or even chasing down a breakaway while back- checking all require speed. However, when looking at the training programs of young hockey players, one thing is always obvious- they’re not training correctly to become faster players.
NOT YOUR “TYPICAL” OFF ICE TRAINING PROGRAM
The Hockey Speed Program at S.S.T. does what others leave out- train fast to play fast! It’s not uncommon for players to soak up time training their aerobic systems on the treadmill or even a stationary cycle. Long bouts of monotonous, low intensity work sessions are a sure way to increase aerobic capacity, yet how many hockey players do you see having a 20 or 30 minute shift? None! That’s why traditional aerobic work will not only leave a player weak on the ice, but more importantly, left behind. Our main focus is keeping the athletes in settings specific to their sport, and that’s why our training methods have been talked about for years. Training hockey players in quick, powerful movements for limited periods of time mimics the tempo of the game on ice.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OUR HOCKEY SPEED CAMP
DYNAMIC WARMUP
Our programs are designed specifically with the intent on giving young athletes the very best, from beginning to end. That’s why our coaches teach dynamic warmup techniques- the most effective means at warming up an athlete while simultaneously decreasing injury. Traditional “static” and “cold” stretching is a thing of the past, and S.S.T. will eliminate any doubts!
AGILITY
Not only is speed a factor of success on ice, but so is footwork. Our coaches believe in the importance of being quick on the ice- fast feet coupled with fast body control and coordination. Off ice ladder and running agility drills are a specialty for S.S.T. coaches.
PLYOMETRICS
The importance of jumping and bounding in terms of hockey training is essential in developing power for the athlete. Simple jumps over pylons, long jumps, lateral hops and depth drops are just a few of the plyometric exercises that we use to develop power that will transfer to game time. By targeting the “stretch-shortening cycle” of the muscle through these means, players will undoubtedly take their game to another level!
NON-TRADITIONAL SPEED METHODS
Perhaps the greatest misconceptions that many coaches have in trying to develop fast players is to run them into the ground, in hopes that it will transfer to on ice play. Leave those ideas at the door, and watch how S.S.T. utilizes some of the most innovative and productive means at achieving speed!!! Power training sleds, which have been a staple at our training center for years, are an excellent way at bringing up a players weakness in a short amount of time. While most off ice camps fail to provide proper resistance training programs for their athletes, S.S.T. uses weighted sleds to achieve muscular balance. The backwards sled pull targets the Vastus Medialis muscle of the leg, which has been proven to be a fundamental weakness in the majority of hockey players who begin their training with us. Other sled techniques involve the athlete performing side lateral shuffles as well as cross-overs, each targeting specific areas to improve on ice stride power. In fact, our power sled training has become so effective in making athletes stronger that our DVD is one of the most popular training tools to hit the market!
DON’T BE LEFT BEHIND
Through experience, research and results, Sports Specific Training has unlocked the mystery of effective hockey speed training. It’s a working program that has produced some of the quickest skaters on the ice today. Don’t be left behind!!
Hockey Speed Training- High Performance Camp
Please contact your local SST to register for this years summer camp!
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