I had a chance to observe a brief part of one of the Maryland Black Bears Futures Camp in July 2022. Six (4Ls and 2Fs) good thoughts crossed my mind. The Black Bears of the Tier 2 Junior Hockey NAHL continue to produce solid NCAA college hockey players. So, players who come to their Futures Camp should know the level of play is serious:
Lungs. Players must be in shape for the Tier 2 Junior A level. Of course, this fact is obvious. High level ice hockey breeds attention to staying in shape al year round.
Level Up. For this upcoming 2022-2023 season, student-athletes should take the time this season to develop well. Play well versus easier hockey opponents. Make it difficult for better opponents to score. Execution of these skills can maximize chances of junior hockey development.
Legs. Legs are more important than squats, deadlifts, lunges, and jumping. Off-season, in-season, and post-season training at different volumes (reps, sets, weight, tempo) matter towards on-ice success.
Lounge. Recover for the next day. The boys skated everyday for a few days. Robust recovery includes proper sleep, the most important recovery piece, and its constituents: stretching, massage, self myofascial release, good nutrition (lean protein, healthy carbohydrates, vegetables) recovers
Fight through checks. With power, skate through checks in every zone. One of my favorites, skate through checks in the neutral when you're attacking the offensive zone as a forward angles you toward the boards. Hockey players who play football love this to play as the aggressor and the puck handler in this case.
Force. Acceleration is integral to chasing pucks, change of direction, getting open away from the puck on, and to good execution of a 1v1 a 2v1.
Overall, there was good talent on the ice at the one session I observed. Much success to all of the players who ventured to Piney Orchard!
Derek |@teemptraining derekteempt@gmail.com
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