These are action packed, high energy and instructional sessions incorporating intense power skating skills that apply to game situations. It has been designed to develop fundamental skating skills so that the player will achieve optimum performance.
You will learn power, edge control, balance, speed-agility, acceleration, explosive quick starts and will be guided through stride development (forward and backward), tight turns, stops, crossovers and lateral movements. Skills, techniques and conditioning drills will emphasize on endurance. Puck control will be incorporated along with building confidence through personal achievement.
Full Hockey Equipment and Sticks are required for all sessions.
NOTE: This is NOT a Learn to Skate program
Kathy McLlwain, Professional Coach
• NCCP Level 3 Coaching Certification
• 22 years Coaching Experience
• Skate Canada – Can Power Certified
• First Aid / CPR
• Instructor of many minor hockey schools/camps
• Private/Group experience with recreational to OHL players
• In season team power skating sessions
• Worked with: Stratford Cullitons Jr B, Listowel Jr B, Huron Perth Lakers AAA, Elgin Chiefs AAA, Waterloo AAA, local minor hockey clubs, Private OHL and NHL players/teams, O’Reilly Bootcamp, Hockey Training Above, Sarnia Sting OHL
KATHY McLLWAIN
Back Story:
I competed and trained through the Skate Canada Program as an amateur figure skater before I turned professional and joined the Ice Capades. I toured the world with a variety of Ice Show Productions for 5 years.
I am in my 22nd season of providing high performance and technical instruction, consultation and coaching to both hockey and figure skaters.
I have obtained NCCP Level 3 Certified Skate Canada and Hockey Canada Level 2 Cert. and have coached figure skaters and teams to Provincial and National levels in Canada and Finland.
I also provide power skating instruction to all levels of Minor Hockey, AAA, OHL and NHL players and teams.
My Objective:
My goal is to provide each player/team at every level, the best possible instruction by assessing and improving each individual’s natural skating ability, teaching proper technique and skill development on the following:
Stride efficiency and recovery Quick Feet Reflex
Balance/Power/Speed Posture
Endurance Increase length of stride
Crossovers and Tight Turns Explosive Starts F/B
Lateral Mobility Edge Work
Acceleration
My Viewpoint:
“My focus is on developing proper skating techniques. Looking to add power, strength, endurance and speed to each player or team. Coaching Is my passion and I will make a difference. I am committed to helping these players reach their full potential”
“There are no short cuts. It takes many hours of instruction and repetition to develop all of the essential skating skills needed to be an elite player”
“Skating technique is KEY to achieving optimal speed”
“Each player is different. I break down the science of skating and work on the finer details to make them stronger, quicker and more agile”
“Sport can teach us many enduring life-enhancing qualities. We can learn self motivation and mental toughness all while building confidence through a sport that we love.”
“Never underestimate DETERMINATION, DRIVE and DESIRE. These three qualities combined with work ethic, skill level and motivation make a successful player”
“I give 100% as a coach but I also demand 100% from my players. The athletes in my program receive intense disciplined sessions in a positive environment.”
“THE POWER OF ATTITUDE IS UNSTOPPABLE”
Kathy McLlwain Professional Coach 