Spring EDGE
Sabre Hockey Association's EDGE Spring Training Program is back, led by the Sabre Hockey Association’s hockey committee and travel coaching staff, EDGE is a spring training program designed to further advance a player’s development by utilizing a blend of practice methods.
Players will receive weekly:
(1) hour of PowerSkills training – Powerskating, Stickhandling and Puck Control, Passing, Shooting, Edge work, and so much more! High tempo, high repetition skill work to advance a player’s ability to execute plays.
(1) hour of Battle Clinic – Battle Drills, Defensive Concepts, Angling, Body Contact, Puck Protection, Ratio Drills, Situational Training, Small Area Games and more! Competition drills are designed to raise a player’s compete level and Game IQ.
In coordination with other local organizations, EDGE participants will also compete in weekend scrimmage games throughout the entirety of the program. These will be standard full ice, 5v5 games with officiating crews for players to continue learning and developing within real time game situations.
Goalies will also receive (1) hour of goalie specific training with Sabre Hockey Association’s goalie director, Mike Lively and staff.
During the final week of programming, all players will be assigned to a 4v4 team for an internal EDGE 4v4 tournament of Champions.
EDGE has a little bit of everything to help players get their game to the next level.
COACHES
Brandon Lewandowski - Chris Chelios - Christian Esposito - Anthony Luka - Dan Granato - Kristian Casella - Ryan Murtaugh - CJ Westlake - Lou Johanns - Gary Spratt - Ryan Helms - Jim Rigitano - Kyle Byrnes - Britt Mork - Bryce Washebeck - Brian Hennessy - Jamie Carrol - Justin Lewandowski - Jordan Diamond - Aly Pomillo - Izzi Piotrowski - Victor Martinez - Matt Vanheest - Jacob Arroyo - CJ Cirko - Jared Weaver - Brandon Norman - Joe Mazzone - Jack Ryan - Nick Enright - Rick Wohlfahrt - Scott Smith - Aaron Merkle - Donnie Pasch - Kyle Moline - Jim Caldwell - Koryn Weiffenbach - Tony Defalco - Gaby DiMonte - Lilly Rutter - And More!
GOALIE COACHES
Mike Lively - Bobby Whistler - Billy Sias - Sean Carter - Brandon Norman - And More!
EVALUATIONS
Evaluation groups will be built by both age and ability to make sure every player is within their competitive window for the most efficient manner to properly evaluate every player. Group requests will not be taken into consideration.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Following evaluations, players will be placed in a training group (White, Navy, Gold) based on both age and ability. The intention is to make sure every player is within their proper competitive window to get the most out of their own personal development. Group requests will not be taken into consideration.
Duration of Weekly Schedule: April 7 – May 16
EDGE 4v4 Tournament of Champions: May 19 – May 22
***Weekend game days and times are TBD based on the scheduling process with other teams***
USA HOCKEY AGE CLASIFICATIONS
MIDGET EDGE PROGRAMMING
4v4 LEAGUE
Led by Midget Director, Chris Chelios and the Sabre Hockey Association’s Midget Coaching Staff, the EDGE Spring 4v4 league is back. Participants will be placed on teams to create a competitively balanced league that has historically featured players from Tier 1, Tier 2, Juniors, High School, and more.
Monday Nights: April 7th – May 12th
Location: All Seasons Ice Rinks
The league will finish with the EDGE 4v4 Tournament of Champions. (May 19-22)
Skill Development
Midget players will continue training their skill and athletic development with the Midget Coaching Staff, including Goalie training with goalie director, Mike Lively. Powerskating, Puck skills, Battle and Competition drills, situational training, and more. This will feature a little bit of everything a Midget player needs to continue developing their game to the next level.
Wednesday Nights: April 9th – May 14th
Location: All Seasons Ice Rinks
Contacts
For registration questions, contact Desiree Jules at registrar@sabrehockey.com
For hockey questions, contact Brandon Lewandowski at blewandowski@sabrehockey.com