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JOURNEY TO EXCEL

 
DEVELOPING CONFIDENT, CREATIVE, SKILLED PLAYERS!
At Journey to Excel you can expect programs designed to develop and prepare players and goalies for the next level.  We work with all ages from Novice to Pro. In addition to expert instruction in all skating, stick-handling, shooting and reaction skills, we focus on building character and constancy in player performance in a fun and positive environment.  We work tirelessly to achieve the highest success for our hockey athletes.

On-Ice Training

​Adrian and the coaches at Journey to Excel work closely with players on pointed drills that develop proper puck control and expert stick-handling techniques that a skater needs in this day and age of small area maneuvering.  Efficient movement patterns are essential to overall performance when competing  in game situations.  We strive to instill in our skaters which, in turn, builds confidence.
 Some of our training includes:
  • Stick handling, puck control and shooting
  • Dryland training in our fun environment
  • Whole ice drills for puck movement, positioning, creativity and vision ('seeing the ice').
  • Dekeing and strength on the puck. 
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POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT, CHALLENGING DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS AND FUN

The Journey To Success For Hockey Is About Character and Performance

ON-ICE TRAINING
  • Stick handling and shooting
  • Skating, edges and puck skills
  • Private and semi-private instruction
  • Goalie skills
  • Camps and league
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
  • Improve each athlete’s mobility
  • Improve total body strength &power
  • Aerobic & Anaerobic Training
  • Warm-up and mobilize to prevent injury and prep for performance
HIGH PERFORMER PROGRAM
  • Elementary and High School
  • 4 days a week
  • On-ice skills, off-ice training
  • Stickhandling & shooting seminars
  • Daily shuttle to School
RAPIDSHOT
  • Elite hockey training system
  • Improve shooting & accuracy
  • Work with an instructor
  • Proper technique & mechanics
  • ​2 week unlimited shooting package

​High Performers
​Program

​When a child/teen has an intense sports training and competition schedule  that interferes with school attendance, many District School Boards offer High Performers Programs. Journey 2 Excel is very excited to incorporate this program as part our Elite Training. We provide and participate in flexible timetabling to accommodate student athletes with demanding curriculum, practice and competition schedules.
 
Students will have the opportunity to participate in school activities and will be supported as they work towards meeting the expectations of the Ontario curriculum. Students' learning programs will be determined based on each individual's training schedule and education needs. Please let us know your interest and we will provide information and assistance to become part of this unique opportunity for your son or daughter.  
REQUIREMENTS
We will assist you with the following requirements
  • coach/instructor's reference letter, which indicates:
    1. level of performance (regional, provincial
    2. training schedule
    3. competition schedule, if known
    4. coach/instructor's certifications/credentials
  • student submission – why they believe they should attend the program
  • Learning Skills from the student's last report card; not assessing academic performance – if Learning Skills are not on your child/teen's report card, provide their report card with a note
There's no cost to attend program. There is an application fee:of $40.

What People Say

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“I believe Adrian to be the best at what he does. He has taught me so many different things to make me a better player. He is as skilled as anyone which allows him to demonstrate different techniques and you are able to learn visually. All the skills that he teaches are skills that you would use in a game to make you excel as a player. He helps with quick feet, puck protection, edges, quick release and all game relevant skills. He focuses on making athletes complete hockey players and really keys in on the little things.”

SEAN MONAHAN

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Calgary Flames

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MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

ADRIAN LOMONACO
POWER SKATING & SKILLS COACH 
JENNIFER BOTTERILL
3X OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST
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