Off-Ice Training for
Hockey Players

Off-Ice Training for Hockey and Power Skating - for Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and United States

off ice training for hockey players

Dr. Bracko works as a strength and conditioning consultant with many hockey teams and hockey players. He is the strength & conditioning coach for the U.S.A. Men's Deaf Olympic Hockey Team, and the American Hearing Impaired Hockey Association. Dr. Bracko has been on the staff of four Deaf Olympic Hockey Teams: 1) 2011 Slovakia, 2) 2007 Salt Lake City, 3) 2003 Sundsval, Sweden, and 4) 1999 Davos, Switzerland.

Off-Ice Training Programs

  • 1-on-1 training or small group

  • All ages, male and female

  • Conditioning camps

  • Team conditioning

  • Boot Camps for Hockey Players

Training Protocols

  • Weight Training

  • "Body" weight training (lifting only body weight).

  • "Cardio" endurance and power

  • Plyometric/Jump Training

  • Flexibility and range of motion for skating

Players

  • Doug Jessey (Langdon, AB.) - Drumheller Dragons, Alberta Jr. Hockey League, Woodstock Slammers, Maritime Jr Hockey League. Recently commited to play for Canisius College, Atlantic Hockey Conference.

  • Josh Rahme (Calgary) - Iowa State University (American Collegiate Hockey Association)

  • Mackenzie Carriere - Calgary, AB., Buffalo Hockey Association

  • Ryan Henderson - Calgary, AB. Buffalo Hockey Association

  • Brandon Rommens (Strathmore, AB.) - Strathmore Midget 'AAA' Bisons, Oceanside Generals, Vancouver Island Jr Hockey League

  • Nolan Sauve (Gleichen, AB.) - Strathmore Midgets

  • Todd Callahan - Drumheller Dragons, Alberta Jr. Hockey League, Strathmore, AB.

  • Chris Dowling - Canmore Eagles, Alberta Jr. Hockey League, Calgary, AB.

  • Curtis Williams (Kitscotty, AB.) - Lloydminister Midget 'AAA', Vegreville Rangers, Northeastern AB. Jr Hockey League

  • Krys Kolonos (Calgary, AB.) - Number one draft choice of Phoenix Coyotes in 2000.

  • Hayley Wickenheiser (Calgary, AB) - Dr. Bracko worked with Hayley in the summer of 1996 and during the 1996/07 season

  • The year before the 1998 Nagano Olympics Dr. Bracko worked with the members of the Canadian Women's National Team who participated in the Olympic Oval Female Hockey Program in Calgary.

  • Rob Matsuoka - referee in several leagues: WHL, CIAU, AJHL, ACAC, & the IHL. Rob officiated the 2005 & 2003 IIHF World Men's Championships, 2002 World Jr Championships, 2001 NHL Prospects Game, and the 2001 Under 18 World Championships.

  • Levi Nelson (Calgary, AB.) - Swift Current Broncos (Western Hockey League), Drafted by Boston Bruins, Plays for Providence Bruins, AHL.

  • Justin (Newtown, Connecticut)

  • Jared Stern (Calgary, AB.) - Calgary Royals Jr A (Alberta Junior Hockey League)

General Information

General strength and conditioning will help any hockey player. Improvement of strength and conditioning will enhance performance and reduce the risk of injury.

  • Any athlete, male or female, of any age, can safely engage in a strength and conditioning program. There is no proof that a well designed, safe, and supervised weight training program is harmful for young hockey players.

  • The strength and conditioning program must be well supervised to decrease the risk of injury. Young hockey players should never weight train unsupervised. Young hockey players must be taught proper lifting techniques and never to lift maximum weight.

  • Improper lifting techniques and weights falling from racks and bars are the causes of most weight training injuries.

    (National Strength and Conditioning Association, 1996, Position Statement)

Detailed Information

Please call, write or e-mail for more information and prices on Off Ice Training for Hockey Players in Calgary, Alberta, Canada:

403-246-3880)
bracko@hockeyinstitute.org



     
 


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