- Strategic Skill Development: The Defence First camp focuses on cultivating a ‘Thinking Camp’ atmosphere. It allows both forwards and defencemen to sharpen their strategic thinking skills, preparing them to anticipate plays rather than just respond.
- Understanding Game Influence: Participants will explore the impact of influence in hockey, gaining valuable insights on how to shape the game effectively, which is essential for every player on the ice.
- Hands-On Learning Experience: The camp emphasizes real-time skill application, enabling all attendees to implement new thinking strategies immediately during on-ice drills and gameplay scenarios.
- Leading the Play: Instead of waiting for opportunities, forwards and defencemen will learn to initiate and dictate plays, enhancing their ability to control the game’s tempo.
- Universal Concepts for All Players: The instruction covers high-level concepts that can be applied by both forwards and defencemen in various situations, promoting versatility and adaptability in their overall gameplay.
When: Mon Aug 11 to Fri Aug 15, 2025

- 2 hours on ice and 1 hour off ice each day
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3 pre-camp preparation webinars and in-season mentorship sessions.
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Off ice consists of Micro Gate cognitive training, body-in-motion training, and mindfulness / positive self-talk workshop.