PRESEASON POSITION CLINIC
PRESEASON POSITION CLINIC
2024 PRESEASON POSITION CLINIC – August 5-7, 2024
The Preseason Position Clinic is a three-day position specific clinic for forwards, defensemen and goaltenders ages 11 to 14. Our focus is to teach and develop the necessary skills, details, and habits required for forwards and defensemen to advance in the game. At the Preseason Position Clinic, forwards and defensemen will learn and practice specific skills related to their position while knowing how and when to use those skills in a game. 2024 Preseason Position Clinic Brochure
PRESEASON POSITION CLINIC STAFF
Meet our experienced coaches from College Hockey and the NHL.
- LEN QUESNELLE – Philadelphia Flyers, College Scout
- BLAISE MACDONALD – Colby College, Head Coach
- CHRIS HALL – Babson College, Assistant Coach
Current and former college hockey players from western MA and New England will serve as on and off ice coaches.
DAILY PROGRAM
Each day consists of . . .
- Two hours and thirty minutes of on-ice position specific training with the coaches.
- Off-ice training for hockey players with Full Plate Strength & Conditioning.
- Video review of on-ice tactics and techniques in each position with the coaches.
ADDITIONAL ON ICE FOCUS . . .
- SPEED & EDGE CONTROL
- SHOOTING TECHNIQUE
- PUCK SKILLS & CREATIVITY
- TIGHT AREA CONCEPTS
- PUCK MANAGEMENT & PUCK PROTECTION
- OFFENSIVE & DEFENSIVE AWARENESS
Here is a closer look at the daily schedule Monday August 5th to Wednesday August 7th.
- 9:30am – 10:45am On Ice Instruction
- 11:00am – 12:00pm Off Ice Training and Video
- 12:00pm Snack (Players are asked to bring their own snack)
- 12:30pm – 1:45pm On Ice Instruction
FACILITY
The Preseason Position Clinic is held at Olympia Ice Center in West Springfield, MA.
TUITION – $270
REGISTER TODAY
Online registration must also include payment in full or a $100 deposit with the remainder of the tuition due two weeks prior to the start of the clinic. Family discount rate is $250 per player. We accept credit card payments online (Make Payment – Preseason Position Clinic).
GENERAL INFORMATION
Players will receive a Preseason Position Clinic jersey at check in. Confirmation of enrollment will be emailed to you once we receive your completed Preseason Position Clinic Registration Form and payment. There are a limited number of spots available in this clinic at each position and registration for the clinic is on a first come, first serve basis. As a reminder, players should bring a snack each day. Additionally, a Preseason Position Clinic Waiver/Release must be completed and returned to us prior to the start of our clinic. For further information, please call 413-687-2607 or email us at quesnelle@nehf.net.
Requests for cancellation – Requests for cancellation must be made by contacting us at 413-687-2607. All monies paid, except for a $50 administrative fee, will be refunded if the request is made at least two weeks prior to the start of our clinic. There will be no refunds for requests received within two weeks of the start of our clinic unless the request is accompanied by a documented medical reason. A $20 surcharge will be applied for returned checks.
WAIVER/RELEASE
A Preseason Position Clinic Waiver/Release must be completed and returned to us by email prior to the start of the clinic. All players must have their own health insurance.