FORMAT

TBA

Dedicated to Improving Your Role as a Defenseman



COST = $TBA

LOCATION TBA


Limited Space Available

So reserve your spot now!

OBJECTIVES

The Masters of Defense Clinic is designed to instruct players in the fundamentals necessary for become a better defenseman. Defensemen are the anchor of a
good hockey team, yet most coaches and instructors do not provide adequate instruction on the skill set needed to play this difficult, yet essential, position.

This clinic will systematically break down the skills and responsibilities of playing defense and help you master the intricacies of our unique position. We will stress
both technical and tactical development using a step-by-step progression through drills that focus on the finer points of playing defense, leading up to specific
game situations.  You will also be taught the art of using your stick as a defensive tool.



To be more specific, we will help you master:

Backward Skating with a focus on lateral movement, explosiveness and pivoting

Shooting as a defenseman and learning how to block shots

Becoming a more effective passer (communication, presentation and the creation of passing angles)

Playing Defensive Situations - pressure vs. contain, reading/playing the attack and the art of gap control

Breakout Options and how to read the forecheck

Supporting Your Partner (both offensively and defensively)
F U N C T I O N A L H O C K E Y . C O M
High tempo high flow approach to building successful hockey players
Dedicated to attacking the four pillars of the game – mental, physical, technical, and tactical
Incorporating sports science and technology to deliver the ultimate in hockey training
ADULT HOCKEY ACADEMY

MASTERS OF DEFENSE CLINIC
The overall goal is to boost your confidence with the puck,
thereby increasing your enjoyment of this great game.

These programs are perfect for refreshing, renewing and reinventing, your hockey skills.

If you want to take your game to the next level and excel in small spaces,
then this is the program for you.