ATTENTION

 B - Skating is where it all begins!
BASIC skating drills will be taught on proper edges and balance.  These drills will result in increased speed and agility.  Backward skating will be taught at all levels and transitional drills for all levels of skating.

U - Skating is not enough!
UNDERSTANDING how to anticipate the play and be in the proper position is extremely important.  Cross-ice play with stoppages to give instructions during play will be part of each session.  Hockey is a cerebral sport and becomes more important as the game speeds up.

D - Our mandate for each clinic.
DEVELOPING all players regardless of level is our commitment to participants of BUDS 4 HOCKEY.  Through instruction from our experienced coaches the player will improve in all aspects of playing the game.

S - Playing the greatest game in the world!
SKILLS such as stick-handling, passing and shooting will be taught at all levels.  The earlier these skills are taught through repetition the more natural they will become and will translate more easily to game situations.  Puck movement will be taught to advanced players as the pace of play speeds up as they continue their development.

GOALIES

Buds 4 Hockey has partnered with Active Goaltending to provide goalie-specific training at Fritz Dietl Ice Rink and Palisades Ice Rink for all ages. The instructors have years of experience in the game at various levels of college and professional hockey. Additionally, we have been working alongside USA Hockey and their goaltending development program both nationally and regionally. 

If you would like to book a private or semi-private lesson at Fritz Dietl Ice Rink, please contact us at activegoalies@gmail.com. Space is limited to maintain small student-to-coach ratios.

Don't forget to follow us at @activegoalies on Instagram where we will continue the conversation and provide more insight to our sessions throughout the season!