The SHS Goaltending School offers two levels of comprehensive instruction to ensure that goaltenders are taught and challenged to improve at the appropriate pace relative to their age and experience level. In each program, goaltenders are divided into small groups with the instruction in each skill station tailored to challenge each player individually.

Want more time on the ice and more great instruction?  Sign up for the Goalie Combo!

Fundamental Goalie School

Open to goaltenders ages 7-12, this program focuses on laying the foundation and building upon the fundamental skills of the position. The class is designed for goalies in their first three years at the position and has a maximum student-to-instructor ratio of 4-to-1. The Fundamental Goalie School features 40 minutes of off-ice training and an 80 minute on-ice session each day.

Advanced Goalie Program

Features a maximum student-to-instructor ratio of 3-to-1 and is geared toward experienced goaltenders ages 9-16 who are serious about refining their physical and mental skills to take their game to the next level.

• Mobility – stance, forward, backward and lateral movement

• Puckhandling Ability – use of stick for saves, passing and shooting

• Agility – glove and pad save technique, rebound control and recovery

• Sensibility – read, recognize, react and respond, angles and positioning

• Skill games and Martian Hockey

• Reflex training, slideboards and physical and mental skillbuilding games

• Videotape analysis of skills, written testing, equipment seminar

GOALIE COMBO – BEST VALUE!

Register early to avoid disappointment! Goaltenders registered for the SHS Goaltending School have the opportunity to enroll in a second week of goalie-specific training at a very nominal fee. A maximum of four openings are available in the Mite, Squirt and Pee Wee/Bantam Hockey School and Power Skating classes.

A goaltending instructor works with the goaltenders on tactical play and game-situation drills while refining skills and concepts learned during the Goaltending School week. Mite classes are 80 minutes long while Squirt and Pee Wee/Bantam classes consist of two 80-minute on-ice sessions and 45-minutes of off-ice training. See the Registration Policies section for prices and registration information.

BONUS! Goalies looking for extra ice time and plenty of shots can sign up for the following programs at no charge if they fit into the appropriate age group: Forward/Defense School and the Girls Programs. Please note that there will be no specific goalie instruction in these classes, but pre-registration is required.

Goalie Equipment Rental Goaltending equipment – leg pads, arm and chest protector, catching glove, blocker and stick – is available for rental.  Call (248) 478-1600 for details.

“Phil and his team provided, yet again, a comprehensive instructional program that has increased my daughter's knowledge, understanding and skill to higher levels (all with a big smile and lots of enjoyment throughout the week). Many thanks.”

S. Cooper, Bloomfield Hills

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Power Skating (Ages 9-14)

Five-day program consisting of an 80 minute on-ice session each day. Players are divided into small groups based on skill and experience to maximize individual attention and ensure each student is progressing at the appropriate level.

• Forward and backward striding
• Forward and backward starting quickness
• Inside and outside edgework
• Crossover and crossunder acceleration
• Pivoting and transitional skating technique
• Foot quickness and lateral mobility
• Balance, leverage and strength on skates

 

 

“This is our first time at Suburban and we couldn't be more pleased. My older son has participated in other camps - nothing as good as Suburban. You've made my job easy - from now on we'll only participate in Suburban Hockey Schools!"

C. Bergeron, Dearborn

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Adult Breakfast Club Program (Ages 18+)
The summer Breakfast Club program is a unique ten-week class held 6:30-7:30 am, from mid-July through early September.

Each class consists of teaching segments featuring power skating, puck skills, concepts, game situations and instructional scrimmages.

Players are paired/grouped by skill and experience to ensure that they are learning and challenged to improve at their competitive level.

• Power Skating
• Forward and backward striding technique
• Stopping, turning and pivoting
• Crossover and crossunder acceleration
• Hockey Skills
• Stickhandling and puck control
• Passing and receiving
• Proper shooting mechanics
• Angling and stick checking
• Positional play and scrimmage

 

"I thoroughly enjoyed the session.  I freshened up on skills I knew, and I also learned more from this one session than I have in the last three years of playing in leagues and drop-in. It's a great bargain and I am certainly looking forward to the next session so that I can continue to improve my skills, learn new things and just enjoy the game of hockey.  Thank you."

J. Burgee, Farmington Hills

 

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Program Features

• Small class size (maximum 30 skaters)

• 6-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio in youth programs (even lower for goaltending programs)

• Experienced, highly-trained instructional staff

• Players grouped by experience and ability

• FREE hockey school jersey

• Comprehensive written evaluations at the conclusion of each youth program

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Discounts

Players must register at the same time to receive discounts. Discounts cannot be combined and the largest discount will be applied to your registration.

Family Discount—10% off for immediate family members.

Multiple Class Discount—10% off for players registering for two or more classes.

Team Discount—10% off each registration of five or more players from the same team. Registrations must be submitted together.

Goaltender Combo—Players who sign up for the goaltending program can also sign up to play goalie for a second week in the hockey skills program for their age group at a discount:

• Mite Goalie $50.00
• Squirt Goalie $100.00
• Pee Wee Goalie $100.00
• Bantam Goalie $100.00

 

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Registration Policies

Payment Information

Check or money order — 50% of total tuition due with registration. Balance due by two weeks prior to the beginning of the class. Registrations received after June 30 must be accompanied by full payment. A $40.00 fee will be assessed for all NSF checks.

Visa/MasterCard/Discover/American Express — Full payment is required on all registrations made with credit card.

Medical Conditions
Please provide written notification to Suburban Hockey Schools of any medical condition or special circumstances pertaining to the student.

Confirmation
Receipts will be sent, via email, when your registration is received. Additional information will be emailed closer to the time of the clinic. Suburban Hockey Schools reserves the right to accept or refuse application for any reason at any time. Suburban Hockey Schools reserves the right to cancel class or change class times based on enrollment. All necessary changes will be made as early as possible and all students affected will have the opportunity to move to another class or receive a full refund.

Refunds & Tuition Credits
Enrollment in each program is limited. Your payment is a commitment to attend the hockey school for which you register.

Hockey school payments, less a $40 non-refundable processing/holding fee, are refundable up until 30 days prior to the start of the hockey school. Tuition certificates will be issued for cancellations or withdrawals made 8-29 days prior to the start of hockey school. No refunds or credits are issued within for cancellations or withdrawals made 1-7 days of the start of hockey school. If it is necessary to cancel within 1-7 days of the start of hockey school for medical reasons, a credit certificate for tuition in a future SHS program will be issued.

If SHS must cancel a session and cannot find a suitable alternative, we will issue a full refund.

 

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