Strength & Conditioning


The off-ice training program is designed and implemented by the University of Denver Strength Coach Jason Sanchez and staff. It will focus on the development of hockey-based physical strength and stamina and is the same program used by the Denver Pioneers. These sessions will focus on the proper execution and understanding of the drills and exercises necessary to develop and strengthen the athletes' core muscle groups through the use of conditioning, resistance training, free weights and stretching. The goal is to develop the hockey players' power, agility, speed, and balance, while at the same time not compromising the players' flexibility. The coaches will discuss how to continue this development during the off-season by discussing proper eating and training regiments.


Each camper will be tested on the standard NHL Strength & Flexibility Test. The coaches will run the athletes through a number of core muscle strength, conditioning and flexibility drills utilized by the NHL in the free weights room, gymnasium, and pool to achieve the desired results. The goal is to not only improve each player's overall core strength and flexibility at the camp, but too also properly educate the players on how to properly continue this development training long after they depart the camp.

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All players will receive a comprehensive, take-home training manual at the conclusion of the camp. This manual will have a 12-week, off-ice linear training program, along with articles, tips and information on a wide range of hockey subjects such as Junior Leagues, Junior teams, nutrition, stretching, fitness goals, and proper lifting techniques.



Strength & Fitness Testing


Each player will be tested on the standard NHL Strength & Fitness Test performed by the University of Denver Strength Staff. At the conclusion of camp, each player will receive an individual Strength & Fitness Report outlining their fitness and strength levels, what areas they need to improve upon, how to correct mistakes, and suggestions and exercises for this improvement.


Junior Hockey Seminars


Along with the 2x daily Strength Training sessions, each camper will attend a daily Junior Hockey Seminar. These seminars will focus on a number of various topics all related to the Business of Hockey. Topics will include college and junior hockey, recruiting and exposure opportunities, Junior team try-outs, the importance of good grades, successful systems and tactics currently being utilized by collegiate and professional teams, getting along with your coaches, how to get noticed, how to promote yourself, what to do when a team expresses interest in you, mental toughness, what do coaches and scouts look for in a player on-ice, off-ice and in the classroom.


These instructional sessions are conducted by the NHL, collegiate and Junior staff on hand each week and are open to players and parents alike.