About the Course
This is a high-intensity clinic that specifically targets skating. This clinic is for BOTH forwards and defensemen.It will focus on enhancing core skating skills by emphasizing proper technique, balance, and body positioning. Participants will work on improving edge control, agility, and explosiveness through drills targeting quick starts, tight turns, smooth crossovers, and precise pivots. Special attention will be given to mastering inside and outside edges to increase overall skating efficiency and speed, helping players move with greater power and control on the ice. The clinic is designed to refine skating fundamentals and elevate players' performance at all levels.
Your Instructor
Ryan Kavanagh
Ryan Kavanagh is a former Canadian ice hockey defenseman who had a notable career across various leagues, including the QMJHL with Rimouski, Austria's EC Red Bull Salzburg, Germany's DEL, Norway's Tønsberg Vikings, the UK's Braehead Clan, and Italy's HC Pustertal Wölfe before retiring in 2016. Kavanagh was recognized for his playmaking abilities and defensive skills. Since retiring, he has transitioned into coaching, focusing on skill development with over 100 professional players, and has held key roles in hockey programming and elite player development at various academies. His coaching emphasizes strong defensive and offensive fundamental skills, contributing to his respected status in the hockey community.