Elite Development Program
8-week Elite Development Program focused on real improvement. This is not extra ice time. It’s structured, individualized development. Each session is built around skating, puck control, and scoring—breaking down the details that separate average players from advanced players. Off-ice training builds the movement, strength, and mechanics. On-ice sessions apply it at speed. The goal is simple: better habits, better movement, and skills that translate directly into games.
Limited to 12 Players for Maximum Individual Development
May 3rd - June 28th
Every Sunday: 6:00pm - 7:30 pm
$350
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
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WEEKLY STRUCTURE
Each week includes:
- 1 Hour On-Ice Training Session
- 1 Hour Off-Ice Training Session
- Individual Workout Plans for Home
- Video Review & Development Feedback
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Built for long-term development — not just running drills.
This program is designed to improve how athletes move, skate, and perform by focusing first on technique and strength.
By building the foundation away from the rink, players:
- Skate faster and stronger
- Move more efficiently
- Reduce bad habits
- Gain confidence in game situations
On-ice sessions then reinforce these improvements in real hockey movement.
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WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR
Ideal for players who:
- Are serious about improving their game
- Want structured elite-level training
- Are willing to train consistently
- Want measurable progress
- Aspire to play at higher levels
Spots are limited to maintain maximum individual development.
WHAT ATHLETES RECEIVE
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On-Ice Development
Each on-ice session is built with purpose.
- Skating mechanics and stride work
- Puck control under pressure
- Shooting and scoring execution
- Game-speed decision making
- Situational play
Everything is designed to carry over into games.
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Off-Ice Performance Training
Build elite coordination, strength, and conditioning.
- 1 Off-Ice workout with Coach Gilling Every Week
- 2 At Home Workouts Every Week
- Daily Shooting / Stickhandling Goal Sheet
- Strength, speed, mobility & power development
- Proper movement mechanics
- Injury prevention & stability
Players don’t just get better at hockey—they become better athletes -
Individual Development System
This is the difference.
- Personalized coaching and feedback
- Progress tracking throughout the program
- Structured development plan
- Habits that carry into games and future training
The goal isn’t just improvement during the 8 weeks—it’s long-term development.
Why Kids Who Skip Dry Land Training Fall Behind
Ice time alone isn’t enough anymore.
There are only so many hours kids can spend on the ice each week — and at young ages, there’s so much happening at once that proper technique often gets lost in the chaos of drills, scrimmages, and games.
Bad habits form quickly.
Dry land training slows everything down.
Off the ice, athletes can be placed into exact skating positions, isolate movements, and build proper mechanics without sliding, rushing, or distraction. This is where strong foundations are built.
Every High-Level Player Trains Off the Ice — No Exceptions
From AAA to junior to college to the NHL, dry land training is a core part of every player's daily life.
It’s how players build:
- Skating power and speed
- Balance and control
- Strength that translates directly to performance
- Proper movement mechanics
Ice applies skills.
Dry land builds the athlete.
The Extra Work Is What Separates Players
One of the biggest differences between average players and high-level players is what happens outside of scheduled practices.
Athletes in our program receive:
- Simple at-home workout plans
- Minimal equipment required
- Small space friendly routines
- Focus on consistency and technique
This allows players to train more than just their two practices a week and the occasional drop-in session.
That extra effort — done the right way — is where real separation happens.
Why Too Much Ice Without Structure Can Actually Hurt Development
When players skate nonstop without fixing mechanics, they often reinforce:
- Weak stride power
- Poor posture
- Inefficient movement
- Bad habits that become hard to break
Dry land corrects these early — before they limit long-term progress.
Additional Benefits Parents Appreciate
- Prevents burnout by changing training style
- Builds confidence and discipline
- Reduces injury risk
- Keeps kids motivated and engaged
- Encourages healthy habits early
Hockey-Specific Training — Not a General Gym Workout
This is not a generic fitness class or football-style conditioning.
Every exercise is designed specifically for hockey movement.
We rely heavily on tools like the slide board, which perfectly isolates the skating stride and allows athletes to feel, see, and build the correct skating motion in slow, controlled reps.
This creates faster, stronger, and more efficient skaters.