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posted 03/03/2008
Blue Line Sports is introducing a program for Mites & Squirts this spring to improve their skill level and understanding of the fundamentals of hockey.....
What are Small Area Games?
Small- area games are game- like competitive drills that utilize a playing surface that has been reduced in size.
Small- area games are designed to focus on multiple skills and situations, increasing puck touches and situational repetition.
Why use Small Area games?
Small- area games promote creativity and experimentation.
Small- area games create a more competitive practice environment.
Small- area games keep more people moving at once.
Small- area games develop and improve individual and team skill.
Players learn to excel in tight situations.
Your Player will develop game strategies, make better decisions and have greater enthusiasm for practice.
Players of all ability levels improve.
Small- area games foster a love and enjoyment of the game because players and coaches have fun
Instructors
Chris Gerwig– Chris played hockey at Stamford Catholic High School, played 4 years at New England College, Associate Coach at New England College for 2 years, and is presently the Head Coach of Trinity Catholic High School. He is also involved in coaching at the New Canaan Winter Club for his 5th year.
Marco Magliulo– Marco will have 14 years with the Darien Hockey School and he has been a director for the past 4 years. Marco played hockey at South Kent Prep School and has over 11 years experience coaching hockey. He coached hockey at New Canaan High School, Trinity Catholic High, and South Kent Prep School. Marco is currently Director of on ice hockey activities at the New Canaan Winter Club.
Jamie Tropsa - Jamie has been with the Darien Hockey School for over 30 years. He is a local protegee who has won all-county and all-state honors and played for Suffolk University. Jamie made hockey his full time career and he is the owner of Blueline Sports at the Darien Ice Rink.
Where: Darien Ice Rink
When: Saturday Morning
Times: Mites - 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Squirts – 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Dates: April 5th, 12th, 26th
May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 31st
June 7th, 14th
Cost: $280.00
PLEASE CONTACT BLUE LINE SPORTS FOR MORE INFORMATION
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