05/28/2022
Welcome to Beagles Blades
This summer, we are introducing you to a program unlike any other. Combined with the teaching of precision skating and smart transition games, we believe our process is essential to the development of your child.
Our method of skating will help develop a better understanding of efficient skating. We will be teaching the set-up and layout of the skate blade with the use of our number system: 1s, 2s, 3s, and 4s. With this learnt knowledge, we will then be working on balance, edges, stops, and turns, both forwards and backwards. By the improvement of skating, players will come out with a better comprehension of efficient skating, leading them towards more personal success.
Our smart transitional games will also help develop a better understanding of hockey IQ. These untraditional and unseen games will involve battle, competition, and what we like to call a “spartan mentality.” These games include 1-on-1, 2-on-1, 2-on-2, Spartan’s Box, Shooting Square, Super Square, and many more.
“I believe skating is the most important weapon in hockey. You can have great hands, shot and hockey IQ but if you can’t skate your potential will always be limited. I have worked with a lot of skating coaches over my career and I can honestly say I’m excited to bring one of the best to Whistler this summer. His name is Patrick Puddifant. Pat’s attention to detail when it comes to edge work and skating technique is arguably the best in the world. He has worked with some of the best skaters in the NHL and teaches some of the most progressive and technically advanced edge work that will transfer over into game situations. Working with Pat is going to improve and empower players to skate faster and more efficiently. Our vision for this camp is to combine Pat’s skating expertise with fun and challenging drills, also using smart transitional Games to help each player reach their full potential.” - Jay Beagle
We hope you will all come with open-minded mentalities for our out-of-the-box methods. We are extremely excited and committed to watching and aiding the development of your children this upcoming summer.
