Camp Overview

The Russian Hockey School, with its highly trained staff, utilizes proven International training techniques that have helped develop some of the most highly skilled hockey players in the sport world.

Camp Directors Victor Baryshevtsev and Boris Bykovsky have assembled a staff of some of the best International hockey coaches in the world and have worked with and/or played with such NHL players as Alexei Yashin, Sergei Federov, Dimitri Khristich, Alexander Mogilny, Pavel Bure and Sergei Zubov.

Philosophy

At RHS, the development of a solid overall hockey player is the focus, not just the players skill development. In our intense training program skating technique, puck control, shooting skills, accuracy, edge control and transition skills are just the beginning. At RHS, the development of the COMPLETE Hockey Player also includes emphasis on team communication - on and off the ice, team tactics & strategies and the importance of team chemistry.

What to Expect & What is Expected

Each player is evaluated the first day and re-evaluated at weeks end. Coaches confer during the week and assemble at weeks end to discuss each players progress and experience. RHS takes the individual players as well as the overall groups development very seriously.

Players should arrive committed to improving their physical AND mental approach to the game. This can only be accomplished in the proper environment. As such, RHS demands proper discipline and respectful behavior towards other players & coaches. RHS reserves the right to dismiss any player who does not follow this and all other camp rules and regulations.

Video Analysis

Day camps will make extensive use of on ice video analysis. Students will be filmed during all phases of on ice activities. Videos will be analyzed with each students during daily film sessions. Instructional DVD’s will also be utilized to further enhance the students understanding of proper skating and puck control techniques.

Goalie Instruction

Goal tending instruction will be provided at every camp. The focus will be on strengthening fundamental skills and concepts such as: stance, positioning, and save awareness. There will also be an intense off ice program including: plyometrics, slide board and eye-hand coordination drills. Video will be used through out the camp to analyze techniques and chart improvement from beginning to end.

Typical Day at Camp

Each week players will be divided into 2-3 groups based on age and/or skill level.

Sample Itinerary:

• 8:30 am - Arrive
• 1 1/2 hr Power Skating & Stickhandling
• Fruit Break
• 1 1/2 hr Off-Ice Conditioning
• Lunch Break
• 1 1/2 hr Films, & Chalk Talk
• 1 1/2 hr Shooting & Scrimmages
• Fruit Break
• 1 1/2 hr Off-Ice Conditioning
• 3:30 pm - Depart