Spring Training Programs

2008 Spring Mini Sessions

Location: Stauber’s Goalcrease-Edina & Blaine
Dates: April 1 - June 4, 2008
Training Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday 7:30 & 8:00 PM
Price: $70 per session, Limit 5 sessions per goalie

Each goaltender will receive personalized training from a professional goalie coach for 30-minute on-ice sessions at the Goalcrease. The sessions will be videotaped, when needed, to supplement the on-ice instruction. Unlike tradition one-on-one training, Mini Sessions will not be tracked and goalies will not receive report cards.

Mini Sessions are ONLY available Tuesday & Wednesday at 7:30 & 8:00pm

• Mini Sessions must be registered for by phone at 952-942-7001 and do not show up in your online account.
• There will be absolutely no carry-over for Mini Sessions. Sessions not used by June 4, 2008 will be forfeited.

2008 Spring Training

Location: Stauber’s Goalcrease-Edina
Limit: 27 Goalies
Groups:  3 (9 goalies each)
Birth Years :  1999-1996, 1993-1995, 1992-1989
Training Hours: 15 sessions, 1 hour per session
Price: $450

You must be a great athlete to be a great goalie. The best goalies are quick, explosive, and very flexible. These traits require an understanding of how to train for the unique physical demands of goaltending. Goalcrease Spring Training will be a very intense 5 week program that will teach goalies how to train for their specific needs, while pushing them to their physical limits. Goalies will be exposed to advanced training methods with Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Josh Tucker and Katie McGinty. Entire days will be devoted to the most important areas of training, including flexibility and core work with a yoga/Pilates specialist.

Program Components:

Off-Ice: (15) 1 hour sessions
Focus:	(2) Intro sessions with testing sessions to find strengths & weaknesses.
	(13) Sessions to work on power, speed, and flexability. 1992-1989 group will include weight training.

Dates and Schedule March 25, 27, 30 Week 1 April 1, 3, 6 Week 2 April 8, 10, 13 Week 3 April 15, 17, 20 Week 4 April 22, 24, 27 Week 5 Birth Year Limit Activities Time (Tues & Thur) Time (Sun) 1999-1996 9 Stretching & Agility 4:30-5:30 pm 1:00-2:00 pm 1995-1993 9 Stretching & Agility 6:00-7:00 pm 2:15-3:15 pm 1992-1989 9 Stretching & Agility 7:15-8:15 pm 3:30-4:30 pm

SPRING Off-Ice & Skating Development

Location: Stauber’s Goalcrease -  Edina
Limit: 18 Goalies
Groups: 6 (6 Goalies Each)
Birth Years : 1989-1992, 1993-1995, 1996-1999
Training Hours: 1 hour 45 min/session
Price: $600
Dates: April 28, May 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26

Our top performing goalies at the Goalcrease have consistently also been our best athletes and our best skaters. It is no secret that goalies need great athletic and skating ability. This program is designed to improve both areas. Goalies will work with a professional skating coach (without their goalie gear) for improved balance, power and edge control. Goalies will then work with Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Josh Tucker to build strength, agility and flexibility off-ice.

Program Components

On-Ice: (8) 45 minute sessions
Focus:	(8) Sessions skating development with a professional coach
	Over speed training without goalie gear Sessions require shin pads, elbow pads, pants, and helmet
Dry-Land: (8) 45 minute sessions with certified strength and conditioning specialist Josh Tucker

Program Schedule

Birth Year	Monday On-Ice	Monday Off-Ice	Sunday On-Ice	Sunday Off-Ice
1999-1996	4:30-5:15 pm	5:30-6:15 pm	1:00-1:45 pm	2:00-2:45 pm
1995-1993	5:30-6:15 pm	6:30-7:15 pm	2:00-2:45 pm	3:00-3:45 pm
1992-1989	6:30-7:15 pm	7:30-8:15 pm	3:00-3:45 pm	4:00-4:45 pm