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Sample Recruiting Video

December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 by Coach Steve

Some of you have been asking what a good highlight video looks like to send to University recruiters. Here’s a good example.

A few key points:

It includes contact information.
It includes some practice drills that show off your skill.
It makes it easy for the viewer to tell which player you are.

The first step is to start collecting highlight clips of your play. Until you have some game clips start with some practice video.

Can you do the one knee stickhandling drill at the start of the video?

The Mitch Marner 1-on-1 Move

December 3, 2020December 1, 2020 by Coach Steve

Here’s a great breakdown on how to learn and use the Mitch Marner 1-on-1 move.

Russian 7-8 Year Olds

November 30, 2020 by Coach Steve

Can we get as good as these kids? Lots of ideas for improving your creativity…

Deception with the Eyes

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 by Coach Steve

Here’s a great video showing a couple of examples of how to create misdirection and deception with your eyes.

Ancaster Girls U15AA (2020-2022)

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 by Coach Steve

Fun and Challenging, Competitive Hockey with Positive Elite-Level Coaching and a Focus on Player Development, on a School and Family Friendly Team

Now recruiting competitive girls born in 2007 and 2008 for the 2021-22 season.

For more information, please contact:

Stephen Raitt – Head Coach
Ancaster Girls U15AA (2020-22)
Ancaster Girls High Performance Director
Email: AvsCoachSteve@gmail.com
Cell: (905)741-3536

Sarah Graham – Assistant Coach/Trainer
Ryan Hymers – Assistant Coach/Skills Development
Peter McCarthy – Goaltender Coach

If you are interested, please complete the Player Information Profile by clicking here.

Upon completion, I’ll send you a complete team information package.

This site is used to communicate with players and families. Individual player skills, team tactics and professional systems can be found here, as well as some stuff that is just for fun. I hope you enjoy the site.

Training Camp

November 30, 2020November 29, 2020 by Coach Steve

Here is our team 10-Day Virtual Training Camp. Each day there will be a short assignment for each player to complete.

Click here for the Training Camp

How to Practice Changing Your Shooting Angle

November 30, 2020November 20, 2020 by Coach Steve

Great video here on changing your shooting angle and why it is so important.

Auston Matthews may be one of the best in the league at changing the angle before he shoots. Just look at this snipe where he fools the defense and goalie in one motion.

Takeaway Skills – Pavel Datysuk

November 30, 2020November 18, 2020 by Coach Steve

Pavel Datysuk is the master at taking the puck away from opponents.

He uses three primary methods.

The Canoe Stick Lift. This is a stick lift with a flat, horizontal blade (so it doesn’t get stuck) just under the hands of his victim.
The Blindspot Takeaway. Watch how he gets in the blind spots of his victim and then waits for the moment.
The Stick-to-Puck Poke Check. He suddenly extends his stick, usually with one hand on his stick to extend his reach, and jabs the puck off his opponent.

Most importantly, his feet never stop moving so he can quickly accelerate away after he gets the puck.

How many examples of each can you find in the video?