Tamers Tips

STICKS 3 on 3 Challenge

2010-06-22T03:40:00.000-07:00

Questions/Comments: info@stickstraining.com

South Lyon Hockey Summer Strength & Conditioning

2010-04-16T07:48:00.000-07:00

SOUTH LYON PREP HOCKEY
TEAM TRAINING

This strength and conditioning program will include developing Olympic style lifts, Kettlebell exercises and dynamic (plyometric/quickness/agility) athletic movements. Athletes will be stronger, both mentally and physically, for whatever they encounter on the ice. Athletes will focus on proper form then progress using appropriate loads while focusing on developing core strength. Our strength and conditioning coaches have extensive playing and coaching experiences in athletics.
The on-ice training will involve hockey specific skill work – skating/passing/shooting/puck control/contact drills.

Location: STICKS Training Center-Brighton
10500 Citation Dr. Ste. 200
Brighton, MI 48116
810-220-2900
info@stickstraining.com

Session #1: currently running
Session #2: On & Off Ice Training
• South Lyon Prep Hockey- On & Off Ice Training
• June 21st to July 28th
• *no training July 5th*
• Mondays / Wednesdays
• 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. off ice - STICKS
• 11:45 – 12:45 p.m. – on ice – Kensington Valley Ice House
• Cost per player: $465
o $40 discount ($425) if registered by June 1st
o Pay online at www.stickstraining.com – right hand column Tamer’s Tips
o $100 deposit due June 1st
o Total payment due June 21st

Chris Tamer-Head Instructor

• University of Michigan Hockey '89-'93
o Record-most games played by a U of M defenseman
• 640+ NHL Games
o Pittsburgh Penguins
o New York Rangers
o Atlanta Thrashers
o Detroit Red Wing Alumni Member
• CrossFit Level I Trainer
• CrossFit Kettlebell Certified Instructor
• CrossFit Barbell Certified Instructor
• Youth Hockey Coach
o Little Caesars
o Kensington Valley Hockey Association

100414 South Lyon JV Hockey

2010-04-14T19:27:00.000-07:00

2010-03-16T07:29:00.000-07:00

STICKS HOCKEY - Checking Clinic: $48

100206

2010-02-06T16:51:00.000-08:00

KVHA / STICKS Hockey Coaching Orientation-1.5 hours off ice details and explanation of coaching hockey skills/concepts/practice plans followed by 1 hour of on-ice demonstration. Great job guys and thanks for the feedback and dialogue.

4 Dot Passing Drill

2010-01-29T07:01:00.000-08:00

100118 Rebels

2010-01-21T07:33:00.000-08:00

2009-12-26T19:21:00.001-08:00

2009-12-14T06:11:00.000-08:00

STICKS HOCKEY
Christmas Hockey Clinic
Dec. 28th & 29th
Kensington Valley Ice House, Brighton

This two day holiday camp will have a main focus on proper skating techniques. We will also teach puck control, passing and shooting. Players will be divided up in groups of appropriate ages and skill range.

Course Code: STXMAS

Player’s ages: ’01 - '96
Dates: Monday Dec. 28th, Tuesday Dec. 29th
Times: 9 am – 11 am
On Ice Focus: Hockey skills with a main focus on skating
Cost: $95

Make checks payable to STICKS Training Center
10500 Citation Drive, Ste 200
Brighton, MI. 48116
www.stickstraining.com
Email info@stickstraining.com or call 810-220-2900 to reserve a spot
Limited spaces available

Instructors:

Chris Tamer
Little Caesars Youth Hockey Coach
University of Michigan Alumni/NHL Alumni
Owner/Head Trainer-STICKS Training Center
Tom Larson
Little Caesars Youth Hockey Coach
Power Skating instructor Cougars Selects
Power Skating instructor KVHA

***STICKS Hockey Programs are for the determined athlete. We welcome players of varying talent levels providing they have the desire to learn and improve.
We are not a baby sitting service. We will not tolerate players that disrupt in any way the training of other athletes and reserve the right to deny training to those individuals.
Limited enrollment-register now!

Mels Quickness/Agility Drills

2009-12-02T08:05:00.000-08:00

WISCONSIN 2 PASS DRILL

2009-11-25T20:22:00.000-08:00

091122 SUNDAY

2009-11-25T08:53:00.001-08:00

Yesterday we hosted a coaching clinic for the youth hockey coaches at Kensington Valley. Youth hockey coaches donate their time and efforts throughout the year while carrying pucks, drawing boards and whatever else to the practices. Their pay is zero unless you include the satisfaction of developing the physical attribute and minds of the youngsters. They all should be commended.

We have developed this blog as a free tool for all coaches to access information. We will continually post drills, concept, ideas, videos and anything else. You are encouraged to post comments on any specific post. This way we can have feedback and dialog.

Thanks to all the coaches who attended the off ice and the on ice portion of the coaching clinic yesterday. You all should be commended.

STICKS HOCKEY

091123 Rebels

2009-11-25T08:52:00.000-08:00

2009-06-13T04:51:00.000-07:00

STICKS HOCKEY
Pre-Season Hockey Clinic
July 19th-24th
12pm-2pm
Kensington Valley Ice House

This pre-season hockey camp will get your player ready for the upcoming hockey season. We start Sunday and finish Thursday. The first hour will be consist of skill work with a focus on skating, puck control and shooting. The bulk of the second hour will involve small area games. Players will learn and practice hockey skills then have the opportunity to put them to work in game like situations.

The two hour sessions are on-ice from 12pm-2pm at Kensington Valley Ice House. 2nd year Mites, Squirts and Pee Wees are welcome to sign up. Print the registration form at Hockey Camps & Clinics and mail in with a check to:

STICKS TRAINING CENTER
10500 Citation Drive, Ste. 200
Brighton, Mi. 48116
Register early as there are limited spots.
Questions/reserve spots/team discounts-contact
Chris Tamer
810-220-2900
info@stickstraining.com

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GROUP I-Course Code SPSI

• Player’s ages: 2nd Year Mite/Squirt/Pee Wee
• Dates: July 19th-July 24th
• Days: Sunday-Thursday
• Times: 12pm-2pm
• On Ice Focus: Hockey skills with a main focus on skating
• Cost: $250

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HEAD COACHES

TOM LARSON

• KVHA trainer 5 years
• Youth Hockey Coach
• KVHA/Little Caesars Coach 2003-2009
• Skate pass shoot-Power Skating Instructor
• Various clinics including at U of M 2006-2009
• Coach Team USA Elite Prospects-'08
• Power skating coach for Cougar Selects

CHRIS TAMER

• University of Michigan Hockey '89-'93
• Record-most games played by a U of M defenseman
• +640 NHL Games
• Pittsburgh Penguins
• New York Rangers
• Atlanta Thrashers
• Detroit Red Wing Alumni Member
• Youth Hockey Coach
• Little Caesars
• Kensington Valley Hockey Association

JIM SOKOL

• Graduate of Utica College, NY
• ECAC West Player of the year 2005
• NCAA All American 2005
• Skills Instructor for Turcotte Stickhandling School, 2000-2001
• Skills Instructor for PEAK Performance Hockey School, 2005
• Mite Coach, KVHA 2007/ 2008
• Bantam A Rebels Coach 2008/ 2009
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***STICKS Hockey Programs are for the determined athlete. We welcome players of varying talent levels providing they have the desire to learn and improve.
We are not a baby sitting service. We will not tolerate players that disrupt in any way the training of other athletes and reserve the right to deny training to those individuals.

Circle Passing Drills

2009-05-07T05:37:00.000-07:00

Passing Drills
Set Up: Players line up around the face off circles
Descriptions:
Drill #1: Stationary passing
Focus: “Sweep” the puck vs slapping. Players should also point toe of the blade towards the target. The receiving player must also be stressed to be prepared in a hockey ready position with their stick on the ice.
Drill #2: Pass and Replace
Focus: Players must continue to make proper passes then immediately sprint to the player who was just passed the puck. The receiving player must make a successful pass to another player then replace his spot by sprinting to it.
Drill #3: Keep Away
Focus: One player will be in the middle and can move around with a goal to intercept passes. Other players must be lined up along the circle and can not move. They will attempt to make as many successful passes without the “monkey in the middle” intercepting them. If the pass is intercepted or not successful one of the players on the circle becomes the “monkey”.

Points of Emphasis: Players should be constantly reminded to sweep the puck with their hands away from their body. They should also be stressed to receive the puck by stopping getting their stick blade perpendicular to the path of the puck and simply stopping it. All players should be ready with their stick on the ice and eyes towards the passer. Be ready!

2009-04-27T19:17:00.000-07:00

STICKS HOCKEY
PRIVATE/SMALL GROUP LESSONS

These on-ice lessons are designed to target specific areas for improvement for individual players or small groups. The lessons are 1/2 hour long and can be catered for specific positions or skills ex: gap control for defensemen or developing a quicker release for forwards.

May - June 11th-Tues/Thurs 3:30-5:30 pm
June 15th - July-Tues/Thurs*

*times yet to be determined

How to set up a lesson:

Contact STICKS Training Center 810-220-2900 or info@stickstraining.com to get information on available coaches.
The coach will contact you to set a day and time for the lesson.
On the day of the lesson sign in at the front desk pay $10 to KVIH-the player will have a 1/2 hour lesson then will be able to utilize the rest of the ice time to work on skills

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COACHES

Chris Tamer

• defense specific skills/skating/shooting/puck control
• $45 private lesson
• $30 small group lesson (2-5 players)

Jim Sokol

• skating/shooting/puck control/forward specific skills
• $30 private lesson
• $20 small group lesson (2-5 players)

John Tamer

• defense specific skills/skating/shooting/puck control
• $35 private lesson
• $25 small group lesson (2-5 players)

Tom Miller

• skating/shooting/puck control/forward specific skills
• $30 private lesson
• $20 small group lesson (2-5 players)

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COACHES' BIOS

Chris Tamer

• University of Michigan Hockey '89-'93
• Record-Most Games Played by a U of M Defenseman
• +640 NHL Games
• Pittsburgh Penguins
• New York Rangers
• Atlanta Thrashers
• Detroit Red Wing Alumni Member
• Youth Hockey Coach
• Little Caesars
• Kensington Valley Hockey Association

Jim Sokol

• Graduate of Utica College, NY
• ECAC West Player of the year 2005
• NCAA All American 2005
• Skills Instructor for Turcotte Stickhandling School, 2000-2001
• Skills Instructor for PEAK Performance Hockey School, 2005
• Mite Coach, KVHA 2007/ 2008
• Bantam A Rebels Coach 2008/ 2009

John Tamer

• 7 years AAA experience
• Ontario Hockey League
• Windsor Spitfires
• Belleville Bulls
• Washington Capitals tryout 1986
• Over 12 years Youth Hockey Coach
• Kensington Valley Approved Trainer

Tom Miller

• Ferris State University Hockey Club-ACHA 1987-1989
• Ferris State University Summer Hockey Instructor
• USA International Hockey Coach-Prague, Czech Republic
• Over 9 Years Youth Hockey Coach
• Kensington Valley Hockey Association-State Champions-2006
• Brighton Prep
• Little Caesars
• Compuware
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Limited spots available
Questions/reserving spots/team discounts-contact
info@stickstraining.com

Wicked Hands

2009-04-19T06:19:00.000-07:00

Saturday Strides & Shooting Class

2009-04-08T06:49:00.000-07:00

SATURDAY STRIDES & SHOOTING CLASS
-HOCKEY SKILLS @ STICKS-

SKILLS:

Stride board techniques and exercises
Powerful leg and hip extension
Full leg extension and proper return

Shooting
Proper weight transfer
Hand positioning for wrist and snap shots
Finishing well balanced

When: Saturdays @ 11:00 a.m. - 9 sessions 5/2 to 6/27
Where: STICKS Training Center
Cost: $15/session - must pre register by email to chris@stickstraining.com or call 810-220-2900 to reserve a spot

One on One X 3

2009-03-29T12:30:00.000-07:00

Set Up: 3 lines of offensive players, 2 in the corners and 1 line on the blue line near the boards, one line of defensive players at the blue line in the middle of the ice, all lines have pucks

Description: D starts in front of the net, F1 attacks the net with the puck by skating around the top of the circle while D plays the 1 on 1
On coach's whistle that 1 on 1 is finished and F2 attacks the net while the same D plays the second 1 on 1
On coach's whistle F3 attacks the net and the D plays the third 1 on 1, on coach’s whistle F3 and D battle for positioning while the next D shoots from the point

After the shot reaches the net, the D that shot the puck gets to the slot area to continue the drill

Details: D must close gap on all 1 on 1’s without losing defensive positioning, D should work on approaching F’s at proper angles to force F’s away from the net, D should be using stick to help direct opposing F

F’s should use creativity and dekes to create scoring chances

Summer Strength & Conditioning Program

2009-03-25T08:32:00.000-07:00

HYPERFITUSA/STICKS TRAINING
ELITE SPORTS PERFORMANCE
-A STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING PROGRAM-

This strength and conditioning program will include developing Olympic style lifts, Kettlebell exercises and dynamic (plyometric/quickness/agility) athletic movements. Athletes will be stronger, both mentally and physically, for whatever they encounter on the field, on the ice or on the mats. Athletes will focus on proper form then progress using appropriate loads while focusing on developing core strength. Our strength and conditioning coaches have extensive playing and coaching experiences in athletics.

Locations:

STICK Training Center-Brighton

10500 Citation Dr. Ste. 200

Brighton, MI 48116

810-220-2900

info@stickstraining.com

HYPERFITUSA-Ann Arbor

670 Airport Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48108

734-827-0001

info@hyperfitusa.com

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SESSION #1

• April 13th – May 21st
• 6 weeks/3 days per week
• 4:00 – 5:00 pm
• Cost: $200
o Team rates - 8 or more = 10% discount/player
o Team rates – 15 or more = 20% discount/player

Head Coaches

Chris Tamer

• CrossFit Level I Trainer
• CrossFit Kettlebell Certified Instructor
• CrossFit Barbell Certified Instructor
• University of Michigan Hockey '89-'93
o Record-most games played by a U of M defenseman
• 640+ NHL Games
o Pittsburgh Penguins
o New York Rangers
o Atlanta Thrashers
o Detroit Red Wing Alumni Member
• Youth Hockey Coach
o Little Caesars
o Kensington Valley Hockey Association

Douglas M Chapman

• CrossFit Level III Certified
• Certified USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
• Certified Trainer Cooper Institute
• CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting
• Certified USA Weightlifting Club Coach
• Russian Kettlebell Certified Instructor (RKC)
"Bruises are normal, hard work involves sweating and hurt is just something that happens when you don't do something quite right."

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***HYPERFITUSA/STICKS Training Programs are for the determined athlete. We welcome players of varying talent levels providing they have the desire to learn and improve.
We are not a baby sitting service. We will not tolerate players that disrupt in any way the training of other athletes and reserve the right to deny training to those individuals.
Limited enrollment-register now!

2009-03-18T07:47:00.000-07:00

NAME: 3 Lane Shooting

SET UP: 2 lines in diagonal corners w/pucks. Goalies in nets.

DESCRIPTION: P1 skates the circle, skates down the wall and shoots from near boards. P2 skates the circle, skates 1/2 the center circle and shoots from the center lane. P3 skates the near circle, skates the circle in the opposite corner, performs a tight turn at the blue line then red line and shoots from the far lane. After P3 skates past, the players in the other end start.

DETAILS: Players must keep their feet moving through the turns while carrying the puck. Make sure they shoot from their lane and do not attempt to deke the goalie. Players should also be stressed to stop in front of the net after shooting for rebounds. This is a good drill goalies to work on lateral movements seeing shots from all 3 lanes.

POINTS OF EMPHASIS: Goalies: work on staying square to each shot. Skaters: keep feet moving up until moment of releasing the shot, keep head up

2009-03-11T18:47:00.000-07:00

NAME: 1 on 1 Howe

SET UP: D starts in the center circle w/pucks. FW starts on the hash marks near the boards.

DESCRIPTION: This drill starts on the whistle. Both Ds makes passes to the FWs in the corner and immediately skate BW around half of the circle. D accepts the FW from the opposite corner for a 1 on 1

DETAILS: D must work to gain position for opposite FW. FW must wait to receive the puck before sprinting down the wall to try and beat opposite D.

POINTS OF EMPHASIS: This is a good drill to teach young defensemen to protect the middle of the ice using his stick during the 1 on 1. This drill is also good for defensemen's quickness while skating around half of the circle. F should be stressed gain as much speed as possible after puck possession.

2009-03-11T14:23:00.000-07:00

STICKS HOCKEY
PRIVATE/SMALL GROUP LESSONS

May - June 11th-Tues/Thurs 3:30-5:30 pm
June 15th - July-Tues/Thurs 1:00-3:00 pm

*times may vary

How to set up a lesson:

Contact STICKS Training Center 810-220-2900 or info@stickstraining.com to get information on available coaches.
The coach will contact you to set a day and time for the lesson.
On the day of the lesson sign in at the front desk pay $10 to KVIH-the player will have a 1/2 hour lesson then will be able to utilize the rest of the ice time to work on skills

________________________________________

COACHES

Chris Tamer

• defense specific skills/skating/shooting/puck control
• $45 private lesson
• $30 small group lesson (2-5 players)

Jim Sokol

• skating/shooting/puck control/forward specific skills
• $30 private lesson
• $20 small group lesson (2-5 players)

John Tamer

• defense specific skills/skating/shooting/puck control
• $35 private lesson
• $25 small group lesson (2-5 players)

Tom Miller

• skating/shooting/puck control/forward specific skills
• $30 private lesson
• $20 small group lesson (2-5 players)

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COACHES' BIOS

Limited spots available
Questions/reserving spots/team discounts-contact
info@stickstraining.com

2009-03-11T07:59:00.000-07:00

STICKS HOCKEY
ADULT A.M. CLINIC

These sessions are for men and women over the age of 18 yrs. who are looking to learn how to skate and play hockey. They are for youth hockey coaches, moms and dads looking to learn the basics as well as more advanced drills for their team, sons or daughters. These session are also for adults that can skate and are looking to improve their skills and conditioning level.

Course Code: SAMC

• Skills: skating/shooting/passing/puck control/improved conditioning
• Dates: TBA
• Days: Wednesdays
• Times: early A.M.

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COACHES

Chris Tamer

• University of Michigan Hockey '89-'93
• Record-most games played by a U of M defenseman
• +640 NHL Games
• Pittsburgh Penguins
• New York Rangers
• Atlanta Thrashers
• Detroit Red Wing Alumni Member
• Youth Hockey Coach
• Little Caesars
• Kensington Valley Hockey Association

John Tamer

• 7 years AAA experience
• Ontario Hockey League
• Windsor Spitfires
• Belleville Bulls
• Washington Capitals tryout 1986
• Over 12 years Youth Hockey Coach
• Kensington Valley Approved Trainer

Jim Sokol

• Graduate of Utica College, NY
• ECAC West Player of the year 2005
• NCAA All American 2005
• Skills Instructor for Turcotte Stickhandling School, 2000-2001
• Skills Instructor for PEAK Performance Hockey School, 2005
• Mite Coach, KVHA 2007/ 2008
• Bantam A Rebels Coach 2008/ 2009
________________________________________

***STICKS Hockey Programs are for the determined athlete. We welcome players of varying talent levels providing they have the desire to learn and improve.

Limited enrollment-register now by going to
Hockey Camps & Clinics

Questions/reserving spots-contact
info@stickstraining.com

2009-03-11T07:44:00.000-07:00

STICKS HOCKEY
Summer Elite Training Program

We have developed a summer program designed for improving hockey players' skating and skills through on and off-ice elite level training. Players will have 1 hour of on-ice training followed by 1 hour of off-ice training. The on-ice training will have a main focus on proper skating techniques. These basic skating techniques will be continually reinforced every time the player steps on the ice. “In order for a player to form a proper habit or change a bad habit, that player must practice the proper form for hundreds or even thousands of repetitions.” The players will be trained in developing power and explosiveness while skating straight, through turns, from a dead stop and with and without the puck. We will incorporate other hockey skills such as shooting and puck control. Players will be more confident for the upcoming season.

The off-ice training will consist of hockey skills such as shooting/stride board technique and functional athletic movements. Body weight exercises will also be incorporated. Developing proper off-ice training habits can benefit athletes for years.

"I have trained for upcoming hockey seasons for 20+ years at high levels and realize the value in proper training. On and off-ice training should simulate and sometimes exceed the pace or intensity of a mid-season or playoff game. Players that are prepared have a distinct advantage with other players when the season starts. Our coaches have playing experience that can be passed along to the young hockey player in a positive, disciplined and energetic manner."
-Chris Tamer

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GROUP I-Course Code S7WPI

• Player’s ages: Squirts ’00 & ‘99(2nd year Mite players-instructor clearance)
• Dates: Pick 12 out of 13 training days from June 16th-July 28th
• Days: Tuesdays/Thursday
• Times: 8 am – 10 am (11 am – 1 pm second week only June 23rd and 25th)
• On Ice Focus: Hockey skills with a main focus on skating
• Off Ice Focus: Hockey skills-shooting/strides and functional athletic movements
• Cost: $375

GROUP II-Course Code S7WPII

• Player’s Ages: PeeWee/Bantams ’98, ’97, ’96, ‘95
• Dates: Pick 12 out of 13 training days from June 16th-July 28th
• Days: Tuesdays/Thursday
• Times: 9 am – 11 am (11 am – 1 pm second week only June 23rd and 25th)
• On Ice Focus: Hockey skills with a main focus on skating
• Off Ice Focus: Hockey skills-shooting/strides and functional athletic movements-body weight exercises
• Cost: $375

*Parents can choose from 12 out of 13 training sessions over the 7 week period.*

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HEAD COACHES

Limited enrollment-register now by going to
Hockey Camps & Clinics
Print the registration form and mail in with a check. Due by April 30th!
Questions/reserving spots/team discounts-contact
info@stickstraining.com