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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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