Sherwood Hockey Skills Academy
Dec 23, 2015
Sherwood Hockey Skills
Academy
Hockey Canada Skills Academy Objectives
Any male or female player registered, or wanting to become registered, on a Minor Hockey Association team who is attending a school with a HCSA program is eligible Any player regardless of skill level may register in a HCSA Any player, regardless of family income status, may register (depending on scholarship program criteria or school policy) Player’s, while enrolled in a HCSA, must maintain a behaviour standard as determined and monitored by the school or school board in order to remain in the program
HWDSB’s Hockey Academy Objectives
To provide students in the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board with the opportunity to earn credits in a hockey focused environmentOn-Ice Skill Development – The focus is on development of all core fundamental skills (i.e. skating, puck control, shooting, passing, and small area games)Off-Ice Skill Development – The focus is on the continuation of core fundamental skills learned on-ice through a variety of activities (i.e. weight training, resistance training, floorball, plyometrics, and a variety other sports) Classroom Focus – The focus will be the health living curriculum.
Cost and FormsThis year ($550.00) includes:
Propulsion personal fitness traininghttp://propulsiontraining.com/
Five Star fitness
Sports Dome indoor training
Power Edge Pro stickhandlinghttp://www.poweredgepro.com/
Includes – Ice time (25-30 hours)– Transportation back to the school (depending on school)– Hockey Canada jersey and – Off-ice equipment use and replacement – Transportation to Toronto (HOH / Air Canada Centre) (depending on school)– Guest speakers
***ALL FORMS must be fully completed and signed before you can go on the ice due to insurance issues*****
Program Code of ConductThe following are the expectations that every student in the HWDSB Hockey Skills Academy will adhere too
AttitudeThe biggest stumbling block to players succeeding in hockey is a poor attitudePlayers that rapidly progress are those individuals that possess a strong work ethic, always open to learn, humble, and have quiet confidenceHumble – modest, not grand or important, respectful, and courteous (ie. Wayne Gretzky, Steve Yzerman, Steve Nash etc.)
SchoolPlayers in the program will be held to the highest standard This course is a privileged program in the HWDSBPlayers are expected to attend all classes during the day and maintain passing gradesStudents not meeting expectations in other courses risk not being accepted for the hockey program in the future!
On-Ice Training“Mastery of any sport skill will take a minimum of 10,000 hours”
The on-ice portion of the program will be the most fun and beneficial part of your dayBE ON TIME! Ice time costs money The focus of all ice sessions will be the improvement of your core skills (Skating, Shooting, Stickhandling, Passing and Small Area Games)
Typical lessons follow this agenda: Warm-up/Shoot Around 10 min Full Ice Lesson 10 - 15 minStations and Circuits 15 - 20 min Scrimmage/Games 10 min
We have wide range of abilities on the ice, it is critical that everyone has respect for each otherThe course allows you to challenge yourself to improve your individual skills
Off-Ice TrainingThe off-ice portion of the program is full of a variety of hockey specific training techniques. Our training will take place in the gym, weight room, fields at the school Players will be tested three times per semester off-ice. The core of our off-ice training will be hockey related with some other sports done on occasion to allow the player the chance to cross train. Some of the key components of the off-ice program include:
Fitness TestingEuropean FloorballCircuit TrainingReaction Ball Training Resistance Training (Pulling Tires, Chutes and Bungees)Weight WorkoutsPlyometrics and Core TrainingCore Skill Workouts (Stickhandling, Passing, Shooting, Small
Area)Other Sports include Lacrosse, Handball, Dodgeball, Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Badminton, and Basketball
Teachers/Instructors
Sherwood Teachers:
Mr. Herrington -Scout
Mr. Lounsbury-Skating Coach
Mr. Teufel –Coach Sherwood Saints
Past Students of Sherwood’s Academy
Spencer Abbott
Signed by TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS May 2012
• Sherwood Secondary School• Forward • Hamilton Red Wings OPJHL (2005-2008)• University Of Maine NCAA Division 1
(2008-2012)• Led the NCAA scoring 2012• Hobey Baker Award Finalist
Past Students of Sherwood’s Academy
Andrew Radjenovic• Sherwood Secondary• Forward• Hamilton Redwings Captain
(2010-2012)• Markham Waxers (2011-
2012)• 3rd in OJHL scoring• Brock University Badgers
Past Students of Sherwood’s Academy
Mike Morrison• Sherwood Secondary School• Goalie• Kitchener Rangers OHL (2008-2011)• Peterborough OHL (2011-2012)• Kingston Frontenacs for this season
Past Students of Waterdown’s Academy
Ryan Ellis• Waterdown Secondary School• Defence• Windsor Spitfires OHL (2007-2011)• Milwaukee Admirals AHL (2011-2012)• Drafted 1st Round (11th Overall) by
Nashville• Nashville Predators NHL (2011-2012)
• Team Canada World Juniors 2009, 2010
and 2011
Past Students of Waterdown’s Academy
Mark Visentin• Waterdown Secondary School• Goalie• Niagara Ice Dogs OHL (2008-2012)• Drafted 1st Round (27th Overall)
by Phoenix Coyotes NHL• Team Canada World Juniors 2011 and
2012
HOCKEY TRIVIA
Who was the MVP of the 2012 all-star game?
Marian Gaborik
HOCKEY TRIVIA
Who had the hardest shot at the 2012 all-stargame and how fast was it?
Zdeno Chara 108.8 mph
HOCKEY TRIVIA
Who is the player to score 50 goals in the NHL in 39 games?
Wayne Gretzky
HOCKEY TRIVIA
What team won the 2011-2012 Stanley Cup?
Los Angelos Kings
HOCKEY TRIVIA
The Leafs last won the Stanley Cup in what year?
1966-1967
HOCKEY TRIVIA
The Hamilton Bulldogs are the farm team for which NHL team?
Montreal Canadiens
HOCKEY TRIVIA
The Hamilton Bulldogs signed a Hamilton Born player this summer
Kyle Hagel
HOCKEY TRIVIA
Name a Hamilton born player(s) currently playing in the NHL?
Krys Barch Brian McGratton Zac Rinaldo Ryan Ellis
HOCKEY TRIVIA
What NHL team had the longest Stanley Cup drought and how many seasons was the drought?
The New York Rangers 53 Seasons
HOCKEY TRIVIA
What NHL team currently has the longest Stanley Cup drought and how many seasons.
The Toronto Maple Laughs 44 seasons
HOCKEY TRIVIA
Which NHL player was considered to be the greatest leader?
Mark Messier
Lets Have a Great Semester