Take the 5,000 Puck Touch Challenge!

Athletic Evolution, Valerie Bono and Seven Hockey are proud to announce a new groundbreaking on-ice/off-ice hockey training program this summer where each player is guaranteed to get 5,000 puck touches over the course of 4 weeks.  Designed after the European model, which consists of less time playing games and more time developing skills and improving speed, agility and strength, this new program will give each player the total hockey experience that they need to improve this offseason and get a step ahead of the competition!

PROGRAM DETAILS 

 * All groups will start out with 6 players on the ice and 6 players off the ice.  After 60 minutes they will switch. 

On-Ice Training 

• Each workout consists of one hour of intense skill development designed after the European model
• Skills covered will include: puck touches & shooting, positional power & scoring, quick feet & stick handling, agility & technique
• Fast-paced workouts force quick decisions with the puck and ensure an intense workout
• Smaller ice surface brings players out of their comfort zone and leads to raised skill level and quickness in all movements and shots
• Repetition, repetition, repetition – specific skills will become second nature

 About Valerie Bono & Seven Hockey

     The on-ice component of the program will be run by Seven Hockey, which is led by Head Hockey Coach Valerie Bono.  After an outstanding high school and college ice hockey career at Cushing Academy and Providence College, Valerie focused her career on improving athletic performance on and off the ice for hockey players of all ages and skill levels.  Valerie learned of her love of coaching while being a member of the National Ice hockey Program throughout her high school and college career.

      Valerie is a Certified Level 5 Master coach with USA Hockey and has trained thousands of local athletes of various ages and abilities.  She is currently mentoring dozens of coaches throughout Massachusetts under the USA Hockey guidelines in hopes of creating a universal coaching strategy and tactical system.  Valerie has influenced female hockey players to reach their highest potential at the Varsity level in Burlington, Arlington, Charlestown & Cambridge.  She also brings a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and passion to the youth level as she dedicates her time and knowledge to the East Coast Wizards and Burlington Youth Hockey Programs for both boys and girls.

Off-Ice Training 

• AE expert trainers will lead players in the latest training techniques - NIKE SPARQ Training – to improve each player’s speed, agility, explosiveness, strength and flexibility
• Workouts will take place either one hour before or one hour after on-ice workouts, depending upon the specific day
• Emphasis on lateral speed, first step quickness, balance and explosiveness
• Hockey-specific exercises will simulate in-game movements – i.e. resistance bands, slide boards, Russian boxes

  About Athletic Evolution

     Athletic Evolution, AE, is a 30,000 square foot all-purpose athletic training facility located in Woburn, MA, who specializes in training young athletes interested in improving their overall athleticism.  At AE, all of our athletes train with a purpose in mind.  This purpose, combined with expert level training techiniques, leads to success at all levels.  Whether it is on the ice, field, or court, AE prepares each athlete to go out and perform at their highest potential.  This is because we expect the highest level of intensity, desire, dedication, and determination from our athletes at all times.  This, coupled with the consistency and accountability of our programs, allows all athletes who train with us to achieve their goals.  At Athletic Evolution, it starts with a purpose and ends with your SUCCESS!!

CLICK HERE to sign up now!