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Training Facilities
Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 1:04 pm
by CrossXbar
Hey there everyone, I am new to the site and am looking for some insight on some training facilities in the metro here. Some of the most popular options I have heard about/interested in are :
- 1st athlete
- Velocity
- Fhit
- E>Train
- Total Hockey
Any information or recommendations would be much appreciated!!
Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 1:24 pm
by DrGaf
are you refering to off-ice only?
combo?
on-ice?
I would suggest part-time a couple a year until you find the proper match for your kid and your checkbook. There is no magic program out there that works for every kid.
I had one kid spend 6 years in MAP, the other prefers a less strutured environment to allow for more golf.
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 8:36 am
by Sam David
The ones I'm aware of:
-1st Athlete Edina
-Velocity Edina
-Fhit/Maps Blaine/St Paul
-E>Train Bloomington
-Total Hockey Lakeville
-Acceleration Arden Hills and Plymouth
-Explosive Edge Edina
-Competitive Edge @ Hat Trick
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 9:04 am
by Nevertoomuchhockey
Our family hearts FHIT and Acceleration. Some interesting post-hs player run-ins at both. Our family does not heart 1st Athlete. That's the extent of our experience, good luck.
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 12:30 pm
by CrossXbar
I'm looking to get more off-ice training. I've heard people raving about how the treadmill training has really helped their kids. I heard Velocity and 1st athlete have great facilities but have heard knocks on their training. Still pondering this , thanks for some input though. ( Can always use more!!)
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 3:25 pm
by 52cent
Heard the same from people that have gone to 1st Athlete.
Opinions on the skating treadmill are varied. Some really like it but high end skating coaches I've talked to don't like it at all and say it creates bad habits.
Cross fit is great for many types of athletes including hockey players. That opens up many other facilities not included on your list.
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:02 am
by C-dad
52cent wrote:
Opinions on the skating treadmill are varied. Some really like it but high end skating coaches I've talked to don't like it at all and say it creates bad habits.
Agreed. One very high level skating coach feels they cause skaters to bend at the waist too much and chop their stride.
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:39 am
by Nevertoomuchhockey
Don't know if I agree with this based on the number of Gophers we have met on the treadmill.