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Why Total Hockey

Why Total Hockey

Many benefits to players, parents, coaches, teams and associations:

  • Unmatched Skill Development: Total Hockey provides an environment for maximum skill development (hundreds of repetitions done properly with instruction and motivation).
  • Fun, Positive & Challenging Program: Total Hockey has designed a “Fun, Positive & Challenging” program (players look forward to coming and have the right mindset to maximize training time) that is affordable and beneficial to all players.
  • Hockey Specific Training: Total Hockey off-ice training is hockey specific and will transfer to the ice if done with proper form (neuromuscular learning).  Total Hockey also provides on-ice programs as a perfect compliment to our highly effective off-ice training.
  • All Skills: Total Hockey provides instruction and training on all hockey skills, focused on improving the player’s total game.
  • All Ages & Ability Levels: All ages and ability levels benefit from Total Hockey’s training protocols. Total Hockey provides an equal opportunity for A, B or C players, boys or girls to develop their skills and reach their full potential. Improved skills help players enjoy the game more and stay playing longer.
  • Unmatched Experience: Total Hockey on ice and off ice programs are designed by Dean Talafous, who has played at the highest level (NHL) and has been a head coach in the top college league (WCHA) in the world.
  • Education Opportunities: Coaches and parents are able to learn ideas on how to work on key skills at home or at the rink.
  • Unmatched Technology: Total Hockey technology allows the tracking off progress in key areas (skating, shooting, stick-handling, multi-tasking and more). This system allows for immediate feedback to a player on their improvement and performance.
  • Continuous Improvement: Total Hockey is cutting edge. New ideas are constantly be tested and discovered because of our passion for the game and making players better.
  • Dedicated Staff: The Total Hockey staff is committed to helping every player improve their skills and increase their enjoyment of the great game of hockey