Jason Strudwick – Defender Series

Defend Your Game, Defend Your Health

Join our 10-week Defensive Hockey Camp, the Athlete Defender Series, designed to elevate your defensive skills and holistic athlete health. Each week, participants will engage in a comprehensive training program focusing on on and off ice skills and wellness, ensuring a well-rounded approach to becoming a top-tier defensive player. The camp is structured with one day per week sessions, consisting of 2.5 focused hours: the first hour with former NHL player and defensive specialist Jason Strudwick, and the second hour with experts from Athleticare and/or Hockeyology.

What to Expect:

Price: $699 + GST
Ages: U11 / U13 – Limited space available
Dates: Tuesdays, October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, (OMIT 19), 26, December 3, 10, 17
Time: 6:45 – 9:15 pm
Locations: WEM – ZerOne (Hockeyology & Athleticare) & Ice Palace

ON ICE
The Defender Series focuses on the elements of defensive play that are often overlooked in team practices. Each session begins with specific warm-up drills, followed by smaller group work on key areas including:

  • 1 vs 1 situations
  • Breakouts
  • Blue line shooting and play
  • Defending off the wall in the zone

Jason will emphasize the detail and mastery of defensive skills through repetition and personalized instruction. Our goal is to help players develop confidence and proficiency in their defensive abilities, ensuring they are well-prepared for game situations.

OFF ICE
Over the course of 10 weeks, players will dive into the crucial role of nutrition, mental resilience, and injury prevention in their performance. Sports Dietitian Emily Mardell will provide expert guidance on fueling strategies tailored for hockey athletes, while our sports psychologist will cover mental health tactics to enhance focus, reduce stress, and build mental toughness. Athleticare’s sports physiotherapists will offer insights into movement optimization, injury prevention, and recovery strategies to keep athletes performing at their best while defending their health.

  • Athleticare Performance 360
  • Nutrition for Peak Peformance & Recipes
  • Injury Prevention Strategies
  • Sports Psychology & Mental Toughness

Registration:

First time registering? Click here for some helpful information.

To register for the Jason Strudwick Defender Series Hockey Camp, you will be guided through the Mindbody Portal.

  1. Once you click a black “register now” button below, the Mindbody window will pop up, and you will be prompted to create a family account.
  2. You will then be prompted to add a family member.
  3. Once you’ve added family members, you will click “Yes, Create Family Account”.
  4. You will be sent an email with a link verification. Once you have verified your email, you will need to return to this registration page, click ‘register’ for your preferred course, and you will then be prompted to register for the course and provide payment.
  5. Once complete, you will be sent an email with your registration information and Camp details.

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