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On The Ice
Hockey Development
Skating, shooting, stickhandling, passing, individual skills and team concepts are developed through structured on-ice instruction.
Heartland Training & Development
Train With
Train With
Purpose.
Development is more than simply spending time on the ice.
Heartland combines individual skill development, player evaluation, team concepts, off-ice training and hockey education to help players understand where they are today and how they can continue improving.
Our Development Philosophy
More Than
More Than
Ice Time.
Every player arrives at Heartland with different strengths, weaknesses and goals.
Our approach combines instruction, repetition, evaluation and education to create a more complete development experience.
Players work on individual skills while also learning the team concepts, training habits and preparation that can help them continue developing beyond their week at camp.
The Heartland Approach
Three Parts.
Three Parts.
One Complete Player.
Development at Heartland extends from the rink to the training room and classroom.
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Off The Ice
Athletic Development
Strength, power, agility, quickness, endurance and explosiveness are emphasized through structured off-ice training.
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In The Classroom
Hockey IQ
Video review, hockey tactics and instruction help players better understand the game and recognize opportunities for improvement.
Individual Player Evaluation
Measure.
Measure.
Understand.
Improve.
Development starts with understanding the individual player.
Heartland's evaluation program is designed to identify strengths, weaknesses and current skill level through testing and observation.
Evaluate physical strength and athletic development.
Evaluate conditioning and work capacity.
Movement, reaction and athletic ability.
Measure and evaluate skating performance.
Evaluate shooting performance and technique.
DATA
Give players something they can understand.
Individual data helps our staff analyze performance, identify areas for development and provide players with meaningful feedback.
The Development Process
Don't Just Practice.
Don't Just Practice.
Practice With Direction.
Development happens when players understand what they are working on, why they are working on it and how to continue improving.
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Evaluate
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Identify
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Teach
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Practice
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Review
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Improve
See how training and development fit into a typical day at Heartland.
On-Ice Training
Build the Skills
Build the Skills
That Build the Player.
Heartland's on-ice curriculum combines individual skill development with team play and hockey concepts.
Players work through focused instruction designed to develop fundamental hockey skills while challenging them to become more confident and creative on the ice.
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Power Skating
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Power Shooting
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Stickhandling
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Passing
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Individual Skills
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Team Play
See the Game Differently
See It.
See It.
Understand It.
Apply It.
Sometimes the best way to understand what is happening on the ice is to step off it.
Heartland combines coaching, video and classroom instruction to help players better understand their performance and the game around them.
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Review
Video Analysis
Video gives players another perspective on skating, positioning, decision-making and overall performance.
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Understand
Hockey Tactics
Classroom instruction reinforces individual roles, team concepts and the tactical side of the game.
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Develop
Individual Feedback
Coaches help players recognize areas for improvement and better understand how they can continue developing.
Off-Ice Development
Build the Athlete
Build the Athlete
Behind the Player.
Hockey development doesn't stop when the skates come off.
Heartland's off-ice training emphasizes the athletic qualities players need to become stronger, quicker and more explosive.
Beyond Physical Skills
Develop the
Develop the
Complete Player.
Hockey development also means learning the habits and qualities that make players better teammates, competitors and people.
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Desire
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Pride
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Trust
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Motivation
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Teamwork
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Preparation
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Positive Attitude
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Work Ethic
Mental Preparation
Train the Body.
Train the Body.
Prepare the Mind.
Confidence, preparation and attitude are important parts of athletic development.
Heartland introduces campers to positive attitude reinforcement, relaxation methods and sports visualization as tools that can support training and performance.
Players are also introduced to the importance of nutrition, daily exercise and healthy habits.
A Day at Heartland
See How It
See How It
All Comes Together.
Hockey development, off-ice training, meals and recreation all come together to create the Heartland experience.
Summer 2027
Ready to
Ready to
Get Better?
Train with purpose, challenge yourself and experience hockey development the Heartland way.
