About Hardcore Hockey

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Hardcore Hockey strives to provide the highest-level professional instruction on all hockey related skills, and techniques. Hardcore Hockey instruction breaks down every element of on-ice scenarios so that a complete understanding of the game can be achieved. This evaluation provides a comprehensive hockey curriculum detailing the newest, up to date, technique instruction to perfect the game-play of skaters of all ages and levels. The best players, from beginners to the pros, are proficient in a multitude of skill areas, which make them on-ice threats.

As veteran hockey players and professional hockey instructors, the Hardcore Hockey staff has defined the below curriculum in order to visually break down a complex program of growth and development in the skills and techniques necessary in order to excel on the ice from beginner to pro. In order for a player to take his game to the next level, is of utmost importance that developing players are on the ice on a daily basis. Dedication to a program of instruction from an in-house staff is necessary, so that rapid development can be achieved.

Complete breakdowns of new school techniques, as well as evaluation notes from our professional staff. Professional next generation instruction is necessary for all players to develop according to their own style of play. The maximization of skill and technique instruction will result in the rapid development of skill, speed, and awareness on the ice. The continued maintenance and honing of all skills and technique over the course of ones career will create the well-rounded player capable of excelling in all on-ice, game-speed, and scenarios. Hardcore hockey perfects skating techniques employed in on-ice scenarios then builds on those techniques considering the speed of the game and the pressure factors of competitive hockey. Hardcore Hockey does not stop after a player understands the skating techniques; instead, it breaks down the hockey specific technique to fully explain all in game scenarios a player may encounter.

Hockey at its highest levels has undergone a dramatic transformation in the last 20 years. From a time when team play dominated the championship teams of top leagues like the NHL, to a more European style of hockey which emphasizes individual skill. The best players now are the quick highly skilled players, who develop specific techniques for on ice success.

Players producing points from smaller spaces developing the game into a 1-on-1 oriented game where techniques are king. Guys like Anze Kopitar or Nicklas Backstrom take limited space, create an advantage, and produce because of a strong regiment of technique practiced and honed constantly. Players now have to focus on the detail of technique training in order to succeed in the game of hockey. The little moves, the puck control, the protection, and the quick shot, are paramount in next level hockey.

We are committed to developing the correct power skating and skills techniques of hockey players of all ages and both sexes in the D.C. metro area and beyond. Our staff is 100% involved and dedicated to insure that your player benefits from our focused and detailed individualized instruction, and we do this through our hand pick elite staff. We ensure that there are always 6-10 instructors on the ice to make sure your player is getting the individual attention he or she needs to correct poor habits and excel at the next level. We have assembled an outstanding line-up of specialty instructors to ensure all players will receive the best hands-on and detailed coaching instruction in the area. Each instructor is hand-picked to ensure a clear direction and 100% involvement with each and every player on the ice. Everyone has a great time, which leads to success on the ice. We Bring It Daily!

Thousands of families go north of the border or elsewhere in the United States each summer to further their players hockey development--but why do that when there is a better program right here in Virginia? Because of our hard work and dedication, we can offer an elite hockey development program right here for every level that players can visit each summer. Fact: Each and every player will skate out of our camps, clinics, and lessons with a new move, a new checking method, and an improved skating stride... guaranteed. It is our objective to help fulfill your player’s goals--whether it is learning the basics of the game. Do Work!