*** 2008 Parent/Child Hockey Clinic ***
Our Philosophy: "Get the Edge"
Here at Erik Nates Euro Hockey we have created a system dedicated to teaching young hockey players the individual skills necessary to Get the Edge over the competition. Our program concentrates on the development of each player's individual hockey skills through an intense training system that will help these players rise to the next level. We believe "the mind" plays an important role in the game of hockey, as well. There are many drills we use that challenge students to combine puck handling skills & skating skills, with their mind. Thus, students become complete hockey players developing their individual hockey skills as well as their mental approach in all aspects of the game. Erik Nates Euro Hockey offers many different programs for all ages that range from 6-17.
Learn Erik Nates Euro Hockey
European hockey players have been making an impact on ice surfaces all over the world and viewers have been awed by their extraordinary skills. The speed, the agility, the balance, the edge control, and the puck handling skills that these European players have are eye-catching to today's audience. These qualities are key elements to becoming a complete hockey player. Erik Nates Euro Hockey believes there is room to improve through the European training methods.
The Training System
Erik Nates Euro-Hockey uses the most complete and intense training system around. Our focus is on developing and sharpening each student's individual skills. This includes his or her:
  • Skating Stride (forward & backward)
  • Agility
  • Edge Control
  • Balance
  • Body Control
  • Flexibility
  • Puck Handling
  • Passing
  • Shooting
  • Checking
By breaking down the proper hockey techniques and teaching our methods under controlled situations, students can understand the concepts and then try to master these techniques through repetition. SPEED is incorporated after the proper techniques have been perfected. Through our specialized program, each player will learn how to generate more power, speed, quickness, balance and flexibility in all aspects of the game.
Director - Erik Nates
Erik played Division 1 hockey with Iona College. Prior to receiving his scholarship, Erik was a member of the highly-regarded New York Apple Core Junior Program. He was also a participant in the Empire State Games and the USA Hockey Summer Select Festivals. As a graduate of Iona Preparatory School, Erik has an incredible amount of experience in the Tri-State area.
This will be Erik's sixth year as a Head Instructor. For the past 10 years, Erik has dedicated his summers to training young hockey players for a New England based hockey school. Erik provides many different training methods that will help students develop their skills while maintaining an enjoyable atmosphere.
Staff
The staff at Erik Nates Euro Hockey consists of players that have played in Division 1, Junior, and High School levels or are current members of a coaching staff. We understand the value of having good role models. We have selected and trained our instructors to maintain professionalism, and they are prepared to teach students the skills they need to improve their game. The staff possesses the hockey ability and communication skills necessary to relay the proper techniques to students helping them to Get the Edge over the competition.