Puck Smart

ckey goals by giving you the tools necessary to achieve success at the next level. came from a vision of wanting to see hockey players reach their full potential both on and off the ice. I realized from a young age the importance of combining academics and athletics. Playing hockey at the CIS level for the University of Lethbridge gave me the opportunity to play a high calibre of hockey while completing my Education Degree. It was in that stage of my hockey career we learned systems and strategies in preparation for each weekend series. It definitely helped give me a better understanding of the game within a team structure. The game of hockey continues to evolve at a high pace... not only with the equipment available to the athlete but also the training and nutrition opportunities that is now a part of their lifestyle. I want to make sure that players have the technical knowledge to match a game that is becoming more dynamic and creative each year. I have been lucky to be on the leading of edge of hockey skill development learning, thanks to some great coaches and mentors who worked with me when my playing days finished. As a player I also saw the need and importance of developing a culture in hockey; a culture where there is a real sense of team and purpose. My interest in what goes on before and after practice has always been a priority of mine and I believe it is an aspect that is missing in many programs across the country. aims to maximize this opportunity to get to know, understand and model appropriate behaviours where all participants feel welcome and confident within the group. focuses on the habits, details and attitudes necessary on and off the ice in being a successful student-athlete in today's hockey world. Skill Development: I am very proud of the skill development hockey programs Puck Smart Inc. has created in the Calgary area. Choosing to focus on a quality coaching model that puts the athlete first while using the most current hockey skill development research available to benefit our athletes. Hockey Academy Skill Development model is also supported by our Student of the Game components based on NHL game skills that are part of the program. Last year we expanded the PSI Academy program to Airdrie and we are heading into our 3rd year of the PSI Academy program in South Calgary and North Calgary. I have welcomed the opportunities presented by the various Skills Academies to teach and train hockey players during the school day, while working with coaches and their teams in the evening. The CRASHERS Spring Program began in 2009 with the creation of the CRASHERS '97 Elite Spring Hockey Team which now has many players in the AJHL and WHL. Spring Program has continued to evolve to the CRASHERS '01 group and our current group features the CRASHERS 2003 who are coming off of the best season in CRASHERS history. We are proud to announce the start our newest and youngest Spring Team the '08 CRASHERS will begin in 2016. has also enjoyed 10 years of successful hockey schools in Cranbrook, Crowsnest Pass, and most recently in Calgary. Hockey Camps offer a 5 day Academy program, Checking Camps, Conditioning and Battle Camps, Skills and Drills Pre-Season Camps.