SST High Performance Hockey
Academy

12 Week Program: June 2nd - Aug 22nd
8 Week Program: July 7th - August 22nd
(Both programs include on ice training)

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Hockey is a game about Speed, Acceleration and Power! Hockey players need to skate fast, possess great first stride acceleration and be able to come out of turns while maintaining optimal speed. A successful hockey player possesses all these traits and more. The High Performance Hockey (HPH) Training Academy is developed to dramatically improve these three areas...

Maximum Speed Training

Hockey is a highly competitive sport with many players trying out for the best teams. One skill which will get a player noticed immediately is SPEED! Research has shown that maximum sprinting time off-ice is highly correlated to on-ice speed. The HPH program is designed to enhance a player’s maximum speed through sprinting drills and overspeed training.

Acceleration Training

A player’s ability to develop first stride acceleration as well as improving separation from another player are two critical factors in their success. The player who is able to get to the puck first or separate quickly from a defender is highly sought after by top-level coaches. Acceleration is improved by increasing strength in the muscles that are specific to meet those demands. The HPH program utilizes techniques such as resisted running, basic strength training, farmer’s walks and sled training to improve on-ice acceleration.

Power Development

Power = Strength x Speed. A powerful hockey player is not only quick and explosive but is able to hit hard and have a powerful shot. The HPH program teaches athletes to develop this power in two ways through plyometrics and strength development. SST uses plyometrics to utilize the stretch shortening cycle improving maximum speed and we show athletes strength exercises such as “the sled”, “sandbags” and “super yolks” ultimately developing a more powerful hockey player.

From 8 year olds to NHL players, the HPH program develops your speed, acceleration and power so that you can exceed the demands of your game.

SST’s HPH program has helped many athletes in their pursuit of being drafted or receives scholarships. In Burlington alone in the last two years, 10 draftees in the OHL have trained at SST and another four players who received scholarships are all SST clients! Here is what one player has to say about SST and the HPH program:

''I’ve been to numerous gyms and SST is the BEST place to gain not only strength, but confidence and mental awareness. As a defenseman, SST has helped build my strength so that I come out on top in every battle throughout every game. Larry has helped take me from Jr. B hockey to Ohio State and hopefully to the NHL. I’ve gained weight, strength, confidence and a desire to succeed because of SST and all they’ve done for me.
I’m no longer scared to mix it up in the corners or anywhere else on the ice because I know I’m strong enough for anyone who wants to battle.''

Mike Folkes, Ohio State University

What else are people saying about the HPH program?

''My son Brett has played hockey at the AAA level in Burlington for the last 8 years. His goal and dream was to get drafted into the OHL in May of 2007. Realizing that off-ice conditioning was as important as on-ice conditioning, in achieving his goal, we decided to enroll Brett in the SST High Performance Hockey Training Program along with a yearly SST membership. His results to date have been truly outstanding. The SST training programs have helped to increase Brett's speed, acceleration, strength, power and on-ice confidence. The staff working with him has been excellent and Brett always looks forward to going there to work out. There is no question that the staff and training programs of SST helped Brett achieve his goal of getting drafted in the second round, 23rd overall, in the 2007 OHL Priority Selection Draft. Brett continues to train at SST to help him stay with the OHL Club that drafted him and to hopefully one day get drafted into the NHL.''

Greg Flemming, Burlington, Ontario

What to expect:

NOTE:
There is no other program out there that provides you with individualized strength training, speed and agility work, functional training, and individualized stretch packages.

This is the COMPLETE HOCKEY PACKAGE!
Experience the difference.....
• Tire Flipping - to develop the posterior chain for sprinting speed
• Sledgehammer Work - to enhance core and grip strength
• Power Sled Training - used to boost power and lateral speed
• Log Lifting - a great way to become OVERALL STRONG!
• Farmers Walks - true functional core development unlike crunches!
• Car Pushing - RAW POWER!
• Wheelbarrow Walking for Control and strength
• Sandbag Tossing - a unique method to develop your energy system and grip strength
• Plyometrics for increased power development
• Maximize Absolute Speed with the use of overspeed training
• SST's Dynamic Pendulum flexibility for increased Functional Flexibility and Injury Prevention
• And many other new and unorthodox types of training methods.

RESULTS TO EXPECT
• Functional strength which will transfer to excellence in your particular position
• Energy system training
• Recover faster between shifts
• Real functional core and hip strength
• Improved shot power
• Crushing grip strength
• Change of direction enhancement
• Identification and correction of muscle imbalances
• Reduce groin and knee injuries due to overuse

Sounds too good to be true….here is what IHT Director and Burlington Eagles Coach mentor has to say about SST’s programs:

'' The one thing that impresses me most about this program is the unending search for new information and knowledge that ultimately gets transferred to the student or athlete in this case. Larry is the most knowledgeable trainer I have met and worked with to date and his philosophy is one that I find consistent with the needs of my athletes and my interests as a coach and developer of talent.''

Dan Poliziani, IHT Director, Burlington Eagles Mentor Coach

What each athlete receives:

12 week academy

• Low coach to instructor ratio to ensure SST type Results!
• A complete Fitness Assessment - $100 value
• Each athlete will receive their own Biosignature Protocol for their nutritional needs - one session per month - $300 Value!
• Free foam roller, rope and HPH T-shirt! - $60 value
• 7 one hour workouts per week- 4 strength, 1 speed, 1 stretch and 1 of SST’s functional training session - Over 80 workouts in total! - $1750 value!
• And, most importantly…RESULTS!!!!

8 week Academy

• Low coach to instructor ratio to ensure SST type Results!
• A complete Fitness Assessment - $100 value
• Each athlete will receive their own Biosignature Protocol for their nutritional needs - one session per month - $300 Value!
• Free foam roller, rope and HPH T-shirt! - $60 value
• 7 one hour workouts per week - 4 strength , 1 speed , 1 stretch and 1 of SST’s functional training session - Over 55 workouts in total!- $1450 value
• And, most importantly…RESULTS!!!!

Register early as we will only be taking a limited number of athletes for this CAMP!

Team discounts available for 10 or more players!!!