Skating Development Program

The Skating Development Program was built on the foundation of Ecological Dynamics and the belief that skating is the single most limiting factor in the sport of hockey. By creating an optimal skating training environment, the program focuses on improving the transfer of skills from practice to the performance setting. With an emphasis on tactical periodization and age-specific development, this model maximizes player growth through carefully designed environments that replicate the demands of real game play.

Since its introduction, the program has delivered measurable results, including a 64% increase in time spent skating, a 45% reduction in coach explanation time, and a 200% increase in player and coach feedback exchanges. These metrics reflect our commitment to building a system that prioritizes athlete engagement, efficiency, and skill retention.

Each year, we continue to make minor but deliberate adjustments to the framework, evolving the program to stay at the cutting edge of player development. By refining the relationship between practice environments and game performance, the CGB Skating Development Program ensures that players are consistently developing the movement patterns, decision-making skills, and adaptability required to excel at the next level.

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