On Ice

Fifteen hours of instruction covering: stance, half-splits, butterflies, glove saves, stick saves, quick recovery, controlling rebounds, shuffles, hop steps, T-pushes, edge work, deflections, breakaways, reading and challenging the shooter, angles and options, poke checks, keeping control, behind the net play and communication.

Each regular summer camp will consist of each day:
- 3 hours of on ice instruction a day (90 minute morning session and 90 minute afternoon session) ? (travel, AAA, high school and college shooters provided)
- 45 minute classroom discussion
- 30 minute lunch break
- 60 minutes of dry land at the end of the day
- At the end of the week, each student will receive a detailed report card and a personal evaluation DVD

Each Jr. and Pro Elite camp will consist of each day:
- 4 hours of ice a day - 20 hours of on ice training each week
- 2:1 student to teacher on ice ratio - 12 goalies on the ice at a time
- Daily, 90 minute classroom sessions with University of Michigan Sports Psychologist Dr. Hugh Bray
- Daily, 90 minutes of dry land training with strength and conditioning coach Jim Marinoff (2 sessions each day - morning and late afternoon)
- Catered lunch from four star restaurant Andiamo's

Please note, registrations for these two Elite camps will be reviewed by the Bandits staff and accepted on an approval basis only. Only 24 goalies will be accepted for the Jr. Elite Camp and only 12 goalies will be accepted for the Pro Elite Camp. The Jr. Elite camp caters to high end high school and AAA goaltenders while the Pro Elite camp accommodates to Jr., college and pro goalies.

Dry Land Training

Elite athletes understand the importance of being both physically and mentally prepared for competition. This is especially true for high-level goaltenders. Dry anaerobic conditioning.

Innovative Drills

Each drill is designed to teach game skills in game-like conditions. Over thirty years of coaching experience has resulted in what we believe to be the most creative and innovative training program. After seeing it in action, we're sure you will agree.

Class Room

Bandit's classroom lecture sessions are lead by Stan. Classroom sessions discuss proper technique, nutrition, mental preparation, and post game analysis. This is a very exciting aspect of our hockey school that allows our students to learn a great deal about the game, as well as themselves.

Report Cards

Each student receives a twelve page report that explains proper execution of the skills covered at Bandits. The report indicates problem areas for students and offers suggestions for improvement in these areas. Along with this in-depth report, the student receives a videotape of his own daily performance. The tape contains important coaching tips that can be referred to throughout the years to come.

Seeing is Believing

Using video is critical when breaking down each skill and identifying problem areas. We tape our students every day and after being taped, our most experienced coaches provide a thorough analysis of the student's skill sets. These taped sessions allow the student to see themselves in action and able to visualize how ever the most subtle adjustments will make them better goaltenders. At Bandits, seeing really is believing.

Coaching Philosophy

We emphasize making saves properly. Many young goaltenders experience early success, but are using incorrect techniques. As competition increases, improperly developed habits will result in decreasing success. It is vital to build good habits and strong skill sets into a younger player's game. This will ensure success as competition increases.