KOPECKY HS

CAMPS 2026 REGISTRATION

KOPECKY HOCKEY SCHOOL
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WE ARE THE BEST AND WE PARTNER WITH THE BEST

Our camps focus on individual skills and game awareness.
We cover offensive and defensive tactics for both individuals and the team.

Key areas include:

Skating technique (Power skating)
Shooting & Scoring
Puck control & Stickhandling

Goalie Training Program

We focus on technical precision and crease management:

Stance & Movement: T-push, shuffle, and slides.
Save Selection: Glove and blocker work.
Puck Handling: Stickhandling, clearing the puck, and making passes.

Game Situations

We also train goalies to master real-game scenarios:

Breakaways
Fighting through screens (Traffic)
Rebound control

TRAIN LIKE A PRO

Professional Coaching Staff
Our participants are guided by professional coaches with extensive experience
in youth hockey development.

Off-Ice Training (Gym)
Dryland training takes place in a fully equipped gym under the supervision
of a specialized Strength & Conditioning Coach.
Our coach brings experience from working with both elite athletes and youth players.

Video Analysis
We film training sessions to provide video feedback.
During review sessions, we help players visualize their performance, reinforcing good habits and correcting bad ones.

Personalized Feedback
Each player receives recommendations on specific individual skills they should focus

on to improve their game.

FEEL LIKE A PRO

The Pro Experience
We treat our campers like pros.

From on-ice training to recovery, everything is top-tier.

Fuel & Hydration

To perform your best, you need the right fuel.

We provide top-brand isotonic drinks for hydration and serve meals specifically designed to power young athletes.

We teach kids that nutrition is just as important as skating.

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PLAY LIKE A PRO

Our goal is to pass on the knowledge and experience
of professional coaches and veteran players.

We help young athletes accelerate their learning curve
and better understand how to solve real-game situations on the ice.

Location & Facilities

The camps will take place at the Považská Bystrica Ice Arena
and the adjacent sports complex.

The facility features a soccer field, a modern multi-purpose gym, basketball courts
and a street hockey rink -
all conveniently located near the arena and accommodation.

Camp Gear
Every player will receive a branded camp jersey and a T-shirt to take home, along with other gifts.

Parent Education

We also host a session for parents focused on sports nutrition and healthy eating habits,
led by a qualified nutrition expert.

Program Focus

Skaters - Defensemen & Forwards

Skating & Puck Control: Power skating, edge work, and skating with the puck
Shooting & Passing: Mastering all shooting techniques (wrist, slap, snap, backhand),

passing and receiving

Agility & Stickhandling: Coordination, quick hands, and creativity
Physical Play: Body positioning and contact confidence for both defensemen and forwards
Progressive Learning: We use a step-by-step method (from simple to complex drills)
Individual Approach: Tailored feedback for every player
Small Group Work: Focused training in stations
Demonstrations: Visual learning through coach demonstrations
On-Ice Communication: Teaching players how to communicate effectively during the game

Our Goal is Technical Precision: We focus on correcting biomechanics to improve:

Skating Stride
Puck Handling Technique
Shooting Mechanics

For Goalies

Technical Skills

Stance & Movement: Perfecting T-push, shuffles, and slides.
Save Selection: Glove and blocker mechanics.
Stickhandling: Active stick work, clearing the puck, and making passes.

Game Situations

Breakaways: Patience and positioning during one-on-one situations.
Traffic Management: Fighting through screens and finding sightlines.
Rebound Control: Reacting to second shots and directing pucks to safety.
Special Teams (PK): Positioning and reading the play during penalty kills.

Mental Game (Mindset)

Focus: maintaining concentration throughout the game.
Resilience: How to mentally reset and stay confident after allowing a goal.
Pressure: Decision-making in high-stress situations.

Reflexes & Reaction

Hand-Eye Coordination: Drills using tennis balls and reaction balls.
Rapid Fire: Drills to improve reaction time and recovery speed.

Physical Preparation

Core Fundamentals: Balance and coordination.
Power: Speed and explosiveness in the crease.
Mobility: Flexibility for injury prevention and range of motion (RVH/post-to-post).

Daily Schedule

Breakfast
Warm-up (Sprints, fast-twitch muscle activation, stability balls, agility ladders)
On-Ice Session 1 (Power skating, stickhandling, individual skill development)
Goalie Training Session
Off-Ice Conditioning & Hand-eye coordination (Golf ball drills)
Lunch
Active Recovery (Mental training, stretching)
On-Ice Session 2
Dryland Skills (Stickhandling, balance drills)
Dinner
Evening Activities

Price Includes