Midget Summer 2007 PRG

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FUNCTIONAL HOCKEY MIDGET TRAINING CAMP The Functional Hockey Philosophy The goal of this program is to develop each player through practice and game competition with athletes of the same experience and commitment levels. Functional training for ice hockey centers around skill development in a high-tempo environment emphasizing puck control and puck movement. The ability to develop and apply this 'hockey sense' within the context of a game is the core ingredient to becoming a truly successful hockey player. This camp is designed using a high-tempo, high-flow philosophy. Continuous transition, neutral zone regroup and fore-checking drills teach players to execute offensive and defensive skills at a game-like pace, thereby developing a hockey-specific training effect. High-flow drills create game-like responses, ensure maximum player participation and create a higher quality and quantity of repetitions for optimal skill development. Instruction stresses both technical and tactical skills. Technical development sessions focus on improving game fundamentals -- skating, passing, shooting, puck handling -- using our unique drill philosophy. Tactical development sessions teach the concepts of width, gap control, read-and-react skills, time-and-space concepts and defensive group tactics. FUNCTIONAL HOCKEY TRAINING AT ITS BEST 4 -Week Summer Program July 30th –August 26th 3 Team Round Robin 6 Games andamp; 3 Practices Camp Location: Hoffman Estates Ice Arena 1685 W Higgins Rd Hoffman Estates, IL 847-885-7500 The program consists of over 10 hours of practice and game time. All games will be handled by certified referees. Each team will play 6 Games and players will participate in 3 practices. Space is limited to 18 skaters and 2 goalies per team, with an objective of filling all 20 spots with high-level, committed hockey players. For questions, please contact: Jeff Jones 630-670-7772 jjones@bensenville.il.us Mike Nowak 630-408-7403 ruapucker@comcast.net

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APPLICATION FORM Summer Development Program Circle Birth Year 92 91 90 89 Player’s name: __________________________________ Address: _______________________________________ City/ZIP: _______________________________________ Parent’s names: __________________________________ E-mail: ________________________________________ Home phone: ___________________________________ Birthdate: ______________________________________ Height: ________________ Weight: ________________ 2006-2007 team: ________________________________ Camp Fee: $295 prior to July 25th $320 thereafter or at the door. *Goalies pay 1/2. Make check payable to: If born in 1989 or 1990: Mike Nowak If born in 1991 or 1992: Jeff Jones Send All checks to: 226 Sangamon Ct. Bartlett, IL 60103 Functional Hockey Coaching Staff Our coaching staff believes in a training philosophy that fosters the growth of each player individually and the team collectively. Jeff Jones Jeff is the Chicago Blues Hockey Director for the Bantam and Midget levels. As a former Division I player at Western Michigan University and coach of Nine Blackhawk Cup State Championship teams, Jeff believes that a solid fundamental skill set, hard work and a desire to learn the game are the keys to any player’s long term success. Mike Nowak Mike has been coaching Midget AA hockey for 9 years compiling 6 State Championships, 4 Regional Championships, and one National Championship. Mike played one year at Northwood Prep School (Lake Placid, NY) bofore finishing out his hockey career at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Bill McDonnell Bill is the head coach of the Chicago Blues Bantam Major Central States team for 07-08. He is a two-time Blackhawk Cup State Championship coach and former captain of the Miami of Ohio University Division 1 club team.

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Midget Schedule 1989, 1990, 1991 andamp; 1992 July 30 to August 26 All skates will be held at Hoffman Estates Park District Ice Arena 1685 W. Higgins Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 (847) 885-7500