Tryout Breakaway Camp
April 3 - May 24, 2012
AT RALEIGH CENTER ICE

Players may experience different styles of trying out and practicing than what they are used to. Each coach will have his own approach to the game. Do not be discouraged. Regardless of the method used, the same basic skills will be evaluated. The committee is interested in your skating ability, puck control and shooting and passing skills. You must have an understanding of how the game is played.

Tryouts can be a stressful event. However, it is important to remember that hockey is a game. Unrealistic expectations and undue pressure are the two most destructive factors in having a successful tryout. Be calm, be prepared, and have fun.

CAMP GOALS
Our goals are not to improve just your skating and hockey skills, but to build confidence in all the students who attend this camp. It is just as important, if not our responsibility as instructors, mentors and educators, to encourage good citizenship and to promote "Student Athletes".

CAMP FEATURES
Power skating with/out the Power Chute® and pucks
Position specific training (Forwards, Defensemen and Goalies)
Tune up hockey coordination and skills
Be in physical and skating shape
Develop skating speed, power, strength and stamina
Improving agility, quickness and acceleration
Enhancing shooting and scoring skills
Puckhanding and playmaking skills
Checking (body and stick checking techniques)
Timing and positioning
Supporting the puck offensively and defensively
Offensive, defensive and neutral zone situations
Scrimmage games
1 vs 1 small game battles
2 vs 2 and 3 vs 3 cross ice games (w/pond hockey nets)
Complete goaltending development from our Goalie Coach. Mobility drills (stance, forward, backward, and lateral movement), puckhandling ability (use of stick for saves and passing), agility (glove and pad save techniques, rebound control and recovery), sensibility (read, recognize, react and respond, angles and positioning), and skill games.
Get an understanding of the competition you will be facing
Improve your overall game

Program Cost: $499.00
•Download registration form "click here"
•Payment by credit card. Please call Ryan direct at 919-235-5261

About Ryan Schmidt
Ryan is a native of the Detroit Metro area and currently resides in Raleigh, North Carolina. Ryan played professionally for nine years and is a former CHL All-Star. He has been teaching power skating and hockey skills for over 22 years at all levels including House, Travel, AA, AAA, NAJHL, OHL, CCHA, ECHL, IHL and members from the 1998 Women's Olympic Team. Ryan is also a former student and instructor with Kim Muir, Owner of "Can't Skate, Can't Play" and Power Skating Coach for the Detroit Red Wings.

(*Please note, Ryan Schmidt is present at all clinics and camps. During the clinics and camps, there is a 1:5 ratio of instructors to students. All of Ryan Schmidt's instructors are past and present hockey players or students.)

1:5 Instructor-student ratio or better
Our instructors are leaders on and off the ice. They have top notch skills and the ability to teach youth creative stickhandling techniques to high-speed tempo drills for game-like situations. They are passionate about working with and giving young athletes the tools to take their game to the next level. They provide each player the individual attention needed to gain confidence for a higher level of performance ability.