| Hockey Excellence Skills Program: To assist you in reaching the goals you aspire to, the 16 and 19s, as part of our ‘hockey excellence” package are announcing the addition of a very specific, goal orientated 5 skill (perfect skating, stick -handling, shooting, passing and checking …tactical ways of gaining puck possession) training format that will regularly take place through the season. This demanding program is designed to give you the platform to excel beyond the normal regular season team development. It will initially focus on skating technique perfection (through the use of video analysis, edge breakdowns of angles, depth and locking positions), explosive direct, lateral and stop and start speed with and without pucks and specialty edge training. As players consistently employ the “Sumo System” of skating excellence these techniques will be applied to the other 4 major skills. To give each player tangible goals in which to see the results of their extra effort, a proven system of hockey combines testing elements will be done regularly. This unique application of tests with and without the puck takes the competitive spirit within a player and gives them a benchmark in which not only themselves, but college coaches can see if they are players on the rise or are reaching a plateau. The goal is to in a fun and challenging way almost unconsciously force players to train outside their comfort zone in a method called over speed training, mastered by the great European players. |
| College Placement Program We are creating a College Advisory or Placement Program that will help parents and players gather enough of the right information to make a good decision on their daughters future. With the help of our CYA Hockey Director, David Maciuk, who is currently the President of Mentor Group Sports Management, we will help each of our student-athletes identify a pathway to help guide them through their college planning and decision-making processes
A complete description of this program will be available in the near future. |
| Off-Ice Development Program designed to Attack the Pyramid. SAQ (Speed, Agility, Quickness) Training by World-class off-ice trainer Mike Scribner. Core Development and Movement Dynamics using Martial Arts and Yoga Training. [Click for USA Hockey's article on benefits of yoga for hockey players.] Additional Training at Prairie Stone Sports and Wellness Facility including Spin Classes, Pilates, Cardio Kickboxing, Tai Chi and Use of Swimming Pool and Climbing Wall. |
| College Mentor Program We will hand pick a group of experienced, enthusiastic, student-athletes (current and former DI and DIII players) who are passionate about the sport of hockey and are committed to providing ongoing support to their mentees. In addition to sending you a monthly e-newsletter, your mentor will be available to answer your questions via e-mail and will proactively send you regular tips and suggestions to address your needs and concerns. Your mentor is there to listen to your concerns and questions about college hockey and the college experience in general, and help address them so you will feel comfortable about making decisions regarding your future. |
| CYA GIRLS COLLEGE PREP PROGRAM U16 AND U19 TEAMS |
| Program Details: We will offer the most comprehensive hockey training and developmental program in the area. Our focus will not be limited to on-ice team instruction. Weekly skill sessions and combines testing will ensure each player has quickly attainable skill-related goals. Almost all college coaches look at a players skating ability before anything else and CYA will provide the platform to help you become a more efficient skater. Our off-ice training program will allow you to become better all-around athletes. Core development is key during this stage of your hockey career, as is footwork (speed, agility and quickness). We have a team of dedicated professionals that will push your development to its limits. The final components of our program (College Placement and Mentoring and EXACT Sports Testing) provide another platform to help maximize your development and recruitment opportunities. The U16 and U19 teams will participate in the MWEHL as well attend a number of girls exposure tournaments and/or showcases. Coaching Staff: Bruce Turpin (Girls Program Director and Head Coach) Jamie Lewandowski (Assistant Coach) Allision Bernstein (Assistant Coach) Arielle Harris (Assistant Coach) Randy Jordan (Player Development Director) Mike Scribner (Strength and Conditioning Director) Facilities: Hoffman Estates Park District, Lake Forest Academy Ice Arena and Heartland Ice Arena. |
| Elevate Your Potential EXACT Sports has developed a custom diagnostic tool that maximizes development and recruitment opportunities for players (CYA Player Tracker). EXACT Sports will provide support to the club and coaches through (1) comprehensive diagnostic reporting from the EXACT four part assessment, (2) analytical player development feedback for parents & family, and (3) online player profiling for use with recruiters, friends, etc. Player Tracker EXACT Sports 2008 brochure |
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