Clinics

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Defensive Awareness & Positioning with Coach Jake Gott

Modern defense is more than just blocking shots and stopping goals. From anticipating plays to active puck retrieval to jumping into the rush, defense is more than ever part of the transition into offense.

Coach Jake Gott will lead this transformative session on how defense is evolving and how small changes to your daily game can compound. With over 30 years of youth, high school, junior and college background, the Defensive Awareness and Positioning sessions will be a building block for your next season and the future.

-Sessions are for birth years 2011-2016

-Cost is $40 per session ($30 for current SWYHA players in good financial standing)

-2 sessions; Saturday, January 31st from 6-7pm and Saturday, February 7th from 6-7pm

Body Contact/Checking with Coach Jake Gott

As players progress in their hockey development, they graduate into tiers that allow body checking. Checking is the third foundational skill, alongside skating skills and puck skills. To hone the checking skill, players need to master basic points of balance, skating and positioning to make good hockey plays and keep themselves and their opponents safe. 

This clinic will focus on when to check, different types of checks and also when it may not be the right play. After the on-ice portion, we will quickly discuss some exercises that can help you improve your strength and durability to absorb body contact.

-Sessions are for birth years 2011-2013

-Cost is $40 per session ($30 for current SWYHA players in good financial standing)

-2 sessions; Saturday, February 28th from 6-7pm and Saturday, March 7th from 6-7pm

South Windsor Youth Hockey Association is pleased to present clinics open to ALL youth hockey players!

Knights Clinics with Coach Drew Callin

Join Professional Hockey Player, Drew Callin, on the ice to focus on Power Skating, Stick Handling, Defense, Passing and Shooting. Each session is geared towards one of these five fundamentals. Cost is $40 per session and open to Mites, Squirts, Peewees & Bantam players.

Power Skating - Sessions are focused on skating and stride fundamentals. Edge work and balance on skate will also be a focus. The goal of these sessions are to help each individual get the most out of their skating.

Stick Handling - Sessions are focused on puck control. Deking and puck protection will also be worked on. The goal of these sessions are to help each player with controlling the puck while skating up and down the ice.

Defense - Sessions are focused on getting the puck back. Angling and checking will also be a main focus. The goal of these sessions is to teach how to use your body correctly when battling/checking on the ice.

Passing - Sessions are focused on catching/receiving passes. Also focusing on making plays while moving. The goal of these sessions is to learn how to give and receive passes the proper way.

Shooting - Sessions are focused on shooting fundamentals. Different types of shots and ways to score will also be focused on. The goal of these sessions are to learn to take effective shots during the game.

Tuesday, 9/2 @ 7:40pm- Power Skating

Tuesday, 9/9 @ 7:40pm- Stick Handling *Drew's plan will be led by another coach

Tuesday, 9/16 @ 6:30pm- Defense *Drew's plan will be led by another coach

Tuesday, 9/23 @ 7:40pm- Passing

Tuesday, 9/30 @ 7:40pm- Shooting

Tuesday, 10/7 @ 7:40pm- Power Skating

Tuesday, 10/14 @ 7:40pm- Stick Handling

Tuesday, 10/21 @ 6:30pm- Defense

Tuesday, 10/28 @ 7:40pm- Passing

Tuesday, 11/4 @ 7:40pm- Shooting

Who is eligible to sign up for these clinics?

Most clinics will tell you an age range, but the clinics are open to ALL Youth Hockey Players, no matter their team or program!

Do SWYHA Players get any perks?

Yes! Current SWYHA Players will get first chance to sign up, as well as a discount code for every clinic!

Where can I find out more information about the Coaches running these clinics?

You can visit our Coaching Bios page to learn more about our skilled coaches.

Who do I contact if I have more questions?

Please contact our President, Jess McCormick, with any questions (president@swhockey.com).