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We guarantee to give defensemen a hockey
experience that will change their game forever. With the massive
expansion of Pro Ambitions Hockey, Inc. it is difficult to have Jeff
as the head on ice instructor for the entire week of camp. Jeff will
be pulling out all the stops and opening up his bag of tricks at
this one. As mentioned in other parts of the website, the Pro Ambitions
copyrighted curriculum that has been sold to youth hockey organizations
nation-wide had never included a section on Jeff's D-camps. He has
too much knowledge to be passed on about being a "mule" that
he keeps it exclusive to teaching himself.
Areas we will address in this camp:
Powerskating, quick feet, agility, pivoting, cross-overs, balance,
Gap control all over the ice (most important part of the game) 1
v1’s, 2v 1’s, 2 v 2’s, All break out options, Puck
control, shooting (various shooting drills in all areas of offensive
zone), Passing, neutral zone d to d passing (hinge), front of net
coverage, we will also bring out many of our signature battle camp
drills, pinching, checking, angling, communication skills, shot-blocking,
small area defensive fun games.
Players will play offense and defense in this camp. With the new
rules defenseman need to be creative, need to handle the puck and
need to have good skills.
Forwards you will get just as much out of this as defense.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK
Here is what players get at a D-camp:
- 5:1 ratio of players
to professional staff (lowest in the industry!) players are completely
supervised the entire
day.
- Guest Speakers and appearances at most locations (check
itineraries for the particular camp)
- Action packed excursions (check itineraries)
- 50 hours of professional training per week including
20-25 hours of professional on ice training ( 4-5 hours
daily) and 20 hours of off ice training. (some camps times
may vary,
so check website)
- On-Ice Curriculum is comprised of Circuit training,
skill development drills (full ice drills) and small
area games that includes Powerskating, Stickhandling (player
has a puck
on his stick the majority of the day), Puck Protection,
Body Contact (all levels are taught at an age appropriate level)
Shooting,
Passing, Conditioning, Agility, Game Preparation, over
100+ new innovative fun, action packed drills. . . All drills
used in
the battle camp encompass elements of agility, skill,
conditioning and most importantly battling/competing
- We
are teaching and training players both the offensive and defensive
aspects of the game. All skills are taught and
trained at top speed simulating game situations.
- Players are properly grouped by age and skill level
and then moved according to their abilities. Player
placement by a Pro Ambitions Staff is a key ingredient to each
players
success.
- All players will be introduced to body contact/safety/respect
of opponent
- Daily dryland training includes core work, conditioning,
power and explosive training, flexibility, balance/agility,
and quick feet/ladder work
- Daily Dryland Stickhandling circuits
- Daily video, chalk talk, mental conditioning, and
team building sessions
- Confidence/Focus building games: Hand Shake Competition
(look in the eye and give good hand shake)
RPS tourney (rock, paper, scissors), Simon Says and The Chain.
.
- Each Battle Camp is accompanied by our Professional
goalie program overseen by Director Mike Buckley and his staff
- NEW 18 page PA evaluation and information packet.
Very informative and educational. Includes In depth player
analysis,
training tips from Jeff, nutritional
guidelines, try-out advice, off ice training, mental training,
game preparation, defensive
and offensive advice, game specific tips and much more!!!
- NEW Updated and improved curriculum
Added Value:
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All head instructors are cpr and first aid trained
and certified.
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An extensive background check is performed for all
staff members.
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All staff members are professionally trained in Jeff’s
methodology.
- Free Warrior Kick Ice camp jersey
- Discounted official Pro Ambitions dryland training
apparel packet.
Includes Pro Ambitions RBK Hat, T-shirt, and shorts. You will
see this offered to purchase on the registration
page when signing up for a camp.
NHL/Parent testimonials:
Endorsed by many NHL players and/or attended by their
children just to name a few: Brian Leetch, Jeremy Roenick, Martin Brodeur , John
Leclair
, John Madden, Joe Sacco, Scott Young, Ted Donato, Tom Fitzgerald,
Mick Vukota, Glen Featherstone, Guy Larose, Bob Halkidis, Gord Kluzak, Jerry York (BC Coach), and more.
Coach Jeff,
Our son Nico will be attending your Defense camp again this year --- this will be his fifth year in a row. One summer he broke his arm/wrist and you managed to squeeze him in at the last AAA camp in Kents Hill. He feels that every year, you take his game to the next level with proven results.
I have to tell you that I find your articles inspiring and very thought provoking. You manage to capture the essence of what it is like to live, breathe and dream hockey. I agree with Nico that you have what it takes to coach him to the next level but what I love about you and your program is that you mentor his soul . . . keep writing those articles! See you at BU . . . again!
Cheers
Hi Jeff,
The launch of your new website reminded me that I have neglected to write to thank you for the camp experience my squirt son received at the Defense Battle Camp in Chicago this past July. The overall experience, your staff and the defense skills were fantastic.
More importantly, I wanted to write and thank you for sharing your passion for the game and your “not so easy” road to the NHL with the kids. Your stories really resonated with my son. In fact, he broke his foot two weeks before tryouts this fall and did not make the team he was working toward/wishing for and it was a huge blow to him. Nick has talked a lot about your stories and been able to draw from your journey and gain strength from it. That right there goes way beyond hockey. It is a life lesson. Thank you for doing what you do. Looking forward to next summer.
Warm regards,
Andrea B. (and Nick)
Hello,
Our son did your camp in Bensenville the Edge this July. I can't say how wonderful this camp was. My son learned so much and truly enjoyed everyone that worked there as well.
All the coaches that helped Jeff out were just great kids and my son really learned so much and gained many friends as well. It was run with such high marks and Jeff did a great job!!
PLease let us know when you get your schedule for next year.
Our son Nick can't wait to have us sign him up again for next year at the Edge.
PLease tell your staff from that Defense camp they all did such a great job!!! Your skills and clinics were just super!!!
Thanks again!!!
Jeff,
Thanks for running such a great defense clinic last week in Walpole. While I would never be able to get my daughter to admit she liked it, she never once complained and I actually saw a few smiles on her face as she mastered some of the drills. My son couldn’t stop raving about it and wants to do the Battle Camp next year. My husband and I were both impressed with the workout the kids were given and the fact that the action was non-stop really seemed to hold all the kids’ attention. I will definitely be recommending your organization to my fellow youth hockey parents.
I’ve looked on your website to check for any upcoming clinics being run during the school year but couldn’t find anything. I did notice on the New England Sports Center website that they have a three day Pro Ambitions Hockey Clinic booked during the December school break period. So my question is, now that we’ve attended one of your programs will we be included in notifications regarding upcoming programs/clinics that your organization will be running? I’d love to get my daughter into a clinic one more time before the high school tryouts in November.
Again, thanks to you and your whole staff of coaches for sharing your knowledge with our kids!
Just wanted to send you a quick note in appreciation to all your staff on what a wonderful job they do ! Your camp is by far the best camp my daughter has ever attended. It will be a fixture on her summer schedule of things to do ! It is the perfect combination of working very hard on her skills and having fun while doing it. Your camp has so much structure and runs like a well oiled machine. Jeff it is so obvious as a parent who observed the entire week that you put your heart and soul into making your camps the best camps around. You personaly being at your camps and interacting with the kids shows just how commited you are to the kids experience.
Again thank you so much and Jocelyn has already asked if she could return next year, so we will see you then.
My 11 year old son, attended your defense camp in Lake Tahoe and last week and it was a great week for him! He already wants to come back next year! He will be a first year pee wee and has never been afraid of hard work, but this was by far the most intense training he has gotten! He was SOOOO tired the first day, but raring to go on Tuesday morning! We made this into a family vacation (we live 5 hours away) so my husband and I stuck around for the ice sessions. We were impressed by your talks during the time the Zamboni would be out on the ice, especially talking to them about grades. My son is an A/B student, but of course…hates to do homework just like most kids his age. But every time he hears someonebesides us telling him the importance of keeping up his grades, I know it only encourages our efforts and plants that seed in his mind for the future!
All the coaches seemed to be really good with the kids and we even pointed out to him that working for an organization such as this one could be a fun “job” if the opportunity ever presents itself! We have Tier 2 and Tier 3 teams in our town (Fresno Monsters) and have billeted 4 players so far and are planning for another this season. It’s been a great experience and is just one more insight into the world of hockey and what the future could hold for him if he chooses. That’s why taking advantage of camps such as this one (he did your Battle Camp in Fresno last summer also) is so important to his development and keeping options open to him.
Thanks again and we look forward to camp next year! Have a great summer!
Jeff,
On another note, I meant to send you an email awhile back but it got buried in my memory bank. Cam really enjoyed your defenseman camp that he attended during Christmas vacation in Andover and he thought it was the best clinic that he has ever attended. He was worked hard and learned alot. I can see that he has improved on gap control and his comfort level is higher when dealing with 1v1 and 2v1 situations. I just wanted to send on the good words and apologize that its 2 months old.
Lance's Dad
Jeff,
I just wanted to drop you a note regarding the clinics. My son enjoyed them very much and I feel he learned a lot, especially in the area of GAP control and body positioning. When he took the ice in his first game after the clinic, I could see immediately an increased level of confidence and skill.
If he gained this much from the abbreviated holiday clinics, I can just imagine how much he would gain from a week long summer defense clinic. We will be considering both the Battle and Defense this summer.
I hope the new year brings you and your family all that you deserve.
Jeff-
I just wanted to drop you a note. My son Colin attended your D w/Jeff camp at Kents Hill, ME last summer. It was his first boarding camp and time away from home. He had a blast at camp and bonded with you and the counselors. He came away with a great sense of playing hockey is much more than what happens on the ice. He made the top team in his age group. He is a leader on his team and is constantly battling. All the parents are asking what he did in the off season and say how great he looks. You may be a seeing some of his teammates next summer. He is looking forward to coming back to Kents Hill and maybe BU next summer.
Best Regards,
Jim
"Jake has attended your camps the last two years in Tahoe...this summer he is bringing 4-7 of his teammates with him to the Tahoe camp in July.
Jake loved your camps, and has really bragged about you and the camp, so they all can't wait to come!"
Thanks Jeff,
Dana O.
"My 16 year old son attended your camp as a boarder at the Vernon, NJ site. He came back a changed player. He was good before, but you brought his game to a new level. Camp ended on Friday and he had a game Saturday and Sunday. In Saturday's warm-ups I could see the difference. It was strange, but I could tell something was different. More confident, a harder shot, poised and in control. In Sunday's game,he scored from the point on a hard , well-placed slapshot, and just missed another goal on another point shot that he confidently drew off the boards on the right side(he's a righty). When I asked him about the goal, he replied,"Jeff told us where to place the puck on that shot". I have been hearing a lot of "Jeff told us..." lately.
Thank you so much for delivering on what you promised. "
Paul Glassman
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