Forerunner Hockey Academy
Coach Matt Thomas
-Certified Personal Trainer, Performance Enhancement Specialist, and Corrective Exercise Specialist - National Academy of Sports Medicine
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- 15+ years of hockey experience including Division 1 ACHA and Division 1 Varsity hockey
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- 8 years of personal & group training, skating & skills development, and hockey treadmill experience
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- Head Coach of SCS '11 Saints Red & '12 Saints White
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- Assistant Coach of SCS Lakers Unified Varsity Hockey
Coach Kyle Lamont
-National Personal Training Institute: Strength Training & Nutrition Certified
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- National Strength and Conditioning Association: Sport Specific Certified
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- 16+ years training hockey players from beginner to NHL level on the Woodway Ice Skating Treadmill
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- Bachelor of Exercise Science​
Coach Bobby LeBlanc
- Certified Personal Trainer (MBSC)
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- 15+ years of hockey experience including 2 years of Junior A (NORPAC)
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- 5 years of personal training, skating & skills development, and hockey treadmill experience
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- Assistant Coach of SCS '11 Saints Red & '12 Saints White
Building a Model
for a New Generation
of Youth Hockey Players
The sport of hockey has changed a lot in recent years: speed, skill, and hockey sense are more important now than ever.
Youth hockey players have also changed a lot. For better or worse, the "old school" model of intense criticism and punishment doesn't work for most kids. Hockey is a game of mistakes, and youth hockey players need the confidence to make mistakes and learn from them if they are ever going to get better.
The Forerunner Hockey Academy model for development is built from my perspectives as a player, hockey trainer, and coach with the goal of helping every player I work with achieve their goals.
Model for Development by Age
Juniors: Ages 8-11
Balance & Coordination
Players in the Junior age group typically lack proper ankle, hip, and core stability as well as the coordination necessary for a very high-speed, dynamic sport played on a knife's edge. Proper balance and coordination training is essential for improving their edgework and stride development.
Intermediates: Ages 12-15
Strength, Mobility & Athleticism
Players in the Intermediate age group are usually in the peak of their growth process. This often creates strength and mobility imbalances that can affect their overall-athleticism and hurt their performance. Intermediates are also preparing for or already playing contact hockey. Sport-specific strength & mobility training is essential for maintaining and improving athleticism during their growth process as well as mitigating against the risk of injury.
Advanced: 16 & Up
Conditioning & Power
Players in the Advanced age group are generally through the bulk of their growth process and must separate themselves from the pack by increasing their explosive power and acceleration as well as their overall aerobic and anaerobic conditioning.
All Ages & Skills Levels
Speed, Skills & Hockey Sense
No matter their age or level, all hockey players must be steadily working towards improving their speed, skills, and hockey sense. These attributes above all others require the most time to develop and therefore must be trained in an age-appropriate way at every level of development.
Summer Program Sign-up
1. Click on the Self-Service button.
2. Create an account or login to your existing account. If you are creating a new account, please do so under your child's name. If you have multiple children you'd like to sign up create your account under your oldest child's name & reach out for further set up.
3. Click on your child's name in the side menu, go to payment information, and add your credit card.
4. To view the schedule, go to Book Sessions & Classes, click filter, select the fourth filter option, and filter by the Forerunner Hockey options.
5. Buy the corresponding package and use it to schedule in for the number of sessions in the package.
48 HOUR CANCELLATION NOTICE REQUIRED TO RESCHEDULE SESSIONS
