Summit Prep 2024-25

Subject: This Week's On-Ice and Off-Ice Fitness Theme: Explosion and Agility Drills

Dear Players and Parents,

I hope this email finds you well!

This week, we are excited to focus on enhancing our players' explosive power and agility. Our on-ice and off-ice sessions will be centered around drills designed to boost these critical skills, which are essential for improving overall performance on the ice.

On-Ice Sessions:

-Tuesday and Thursday: We will be implementing explosion and agility-based drills. These exercises are intended to help players develop quicker starts, sharp turns, and better maneuverability.

Off-Ice Fitness:

-In conjunction with the on-ice work, our off-ice training will also emphasize explosion and agility. This will include plyometric exercises and agility ladder drills aimed at enhancing your reaction times and quickness.

Important Reminder: There are 2-3 players who have not yet completed their final on-ice/off-ice assessment drills. Please be on the ice promptly at 1:30 PM sharp to finish these assessments events before the regular practice begins.

We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to the training program. Let’s make the most of this week’s theme and continue to push our limits!

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.

Coach Q

Subject: Recap of Fitness Assessment/Testing Rescheduling & Upcoming Practices!

Dear Players and Parents,

I wanted to take a moment to recap how incredibly well our fitness assessment went. It was exciting to see everyone’s hard-work and enthusiasm as you all completed the testing. Your commitment to your on-ice and off-ice fitness sets a strong foundation for the upcoming season. It can only make you a better hockey player...so commit to be fit!

For those who missed the initial testing, no worries at all. We’ve scheduled on-ice assessments for tomorrow Tuesday, September 10th at 1:30 PM. We’ll also be conducting the off-ice portion of the assessment during dry-land training right after our on-ice practice session. This will ensure that everyone has a chance to complete their assessments and gain that baseline for tracking. If for some reason you missed last week and can not make it tomorrow, please reach out to me directly so we can arrange something.

This week’s on-ice practice theme will be focused on stick-handling and puck control with movement. Our dry-land training will also utilize the stick-handling theme with work being done in the shooting room and we will also continue our group HIIT training as well.

Additionally, I want to let you know that the results from our 1st quarter fitness assessments will be added to your player profiles. We will review these profiles during our upcoming 1-on-1 meetings, which will give us an opportunity to discuss your progress and set goals for the future.

Let’s keep up the great work and bring that same energy to our upcoming practices. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone out there, working hard and having fun!

Coach Q

Subject: Upcoming 1st Quarter Fitness Assessment for Prep Academy – Important Details

Dear Parents and Hockey Players,

I hope this message finds you well. We are excited to announce our upcoming 1st Quarter Fitness Assessment, which is a crucial component of our training program designed to help our players reach their full potential on the ice and off. This assessment will cover various aspects of physical fitness testing to ensure a well-rounded evaluation of each player’s abilities and areas for improvement.

Assessment Details:

Date: 9/5/2024 Time: 1:45PM - 4:15PM Location: On Ice and Off Ice (Carter Park)

Fitness Categories Covered: (For some of the drills players will get multiple chances to record their highest/best score)

Overall Speed/Stamina: On Ice - We will measure each player's timed score during a full ice sprint

Off Ice - We will measure each player's timed score on a course run

Quickness/Agility: On Ice - We will have a 3 cone agility drill that will be timed

Off Ice - We will have a 3 cone shuttle run that will be timed

Strength: On Ice - We will have the speed radar gun setup for hardest shot speeds being recorded

Off Ice - We will have an upper body strength test that will have to be completed

Explosion/Change of Direction: On Ice - We will have players complete the Cornering S-Test

Off Ice - We will have players complete standing broad jump test

Mobility: On Ice - we will have players complete a skating/stick-handling/shooting skills course that will be timed.

Off Ice - We will have a mobility/flexibility test setup for players to complete.

Please understand this is not a competition among other players, but a challenge against your individual self. All scores/results will be kept confidential and reviewed with players during coaches meetings.

Reminder to Bring:

-Comfortable athletic wear (athletic shorts/sneakers)

-Appropriate hockey gear for on-ice testing

-Water bottle

Preparation Tips:

-Ensure players get a good night’s sleep before the assessment

-Balanced diet to fuel performance

-Hydrate well today and tomorrow before and during the assessment

The results of these assessments will help us tailor our training programs to better suit each player’s needs and identify areas for improvement. We appreciate your support and cooperation in making this a successful and productive evaluation.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to reach to me anytime. Thank you for your attention and support!

Coach Q