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The goal of all Skate Pass Shoot instructors is to improve coaching techniques and develop each player’s skating, passing, shooting, stickhandling and goaltending  skills while developing their self confidence in a fun environment.  We think you will find Skate Pass Shoot provides the most comprehensive skill development programs led by an experienced and knowledgeable staff residing in or currently coaching in the Livingston County area. The cost of each individual package is $75 for 1 hour and $100 for 1.5 hours and includes:  discussion with coaching staff and players prior to and following each session; written summary of practice plan; explanation and diagrams of all drills covered; individual on ice video analysis where applicable.  For a cost of $500, the coaching staff (up to 3) can participate in the beginners or advanced coaches clinic and can select from any combination of the 7 skill development packages (#3-#10) outlined below.   Package #1:  Beginners Coaches Clinic Ideal for all first-time coaches at the Mini Mite through Squirt levels.  This 1.5 hour course includes review of: • Parent introduction and regular season communication templates. • Easy to understand templates for statistics, team financials, etc… • Practice plans, drill templates and playbooks for a complete season. • Tips for teaching your players how to be winners everyday. • Maximizing support from your team parents. • Fundraising ideas. • Receive a FREE “Coaches Helper” CD to help make your season successful.   Package #2:  Advanced Coaches Clinic Take your coaching game to the next level by learning from peers with vast coaching experience.  This course takes two days of USA Hockey classroom training down to 3 hours of combined classroom (2 hours) and on-ice (1 hour) instruction where available: • How to be a positive role model to your players. • Organize practices that are fun and challenging for your players. • Tips for off-ice training. • Dealing with problem parents. • How to select a team by organizing effective try-out sessions. • Entering the best tournaments for your team. • Effective goalie instruction. • Wrap-up with on-ice instruction to reinforce classroom lessons (where ice time is available).   Package #3: Goaltending Mechanics Designed to improve goaltender skating/movement, angles and positioning techniques. • How to give yourself the best possible chance of making the save. • How to remain focused and calm after a goal is scored. • How to maintain consistency from game-to-game. • How to improve your confidence and find yourself in the right place at the right time. • Four jobs your head coach expects you to accomplish. • Your role as both an offensive and defensive player. • Basic to advanced goalie-specific moves and techniques. • Common game situations and odd-man rushes. • On and off-ice drills and why to do them. • Different “styles" and general trends. • Includes individual on-ice video analysis.   Package #4:  Powerskating Techniques that will give you ‘explosive’ power and skating speed. • Quick starts. • Stride development. • Quick turns and pivots. • Inner and outer edge control. • Balance and agility in stride. • Backward skating techniques. • Includes individual on-ice video analysis.   Package #5:  Stickhandling/Passing/Shooting Learn the mechanics of stickhandling, puck control and shot accuracy. • Increase puck control skills through a series of puck handling drills. • Learn how to control the puck while doing power turns and crossovers. • Learn how to properly send and receive a pass. • Drills showing when to pass and how to ‘get open’ for a pass. • Instruction to increase the accuracy, quickness and strength of your shots. • Learn four types of shots (depending on age level):  wrist shot, backhand, snap shot, slap shot.   Package #6:  Breakouts and Positioning Know where to be and what to do so your team can start an offensive rush quickly and efficiently. • Learn strategic tactics useful in game situations. • Understanding lane positioning in the offensive and defensive zones. • Learn break-out techniques:  standard, give and go, weave. • Increase communications between players in game play situations.   Package #7:  Off-Ice Strength and Conditioning Basic off-ice strength and conditioning exercises to help take your on-ice game to the next level. • Weight training and plyometrics. • Cardiovascular training to help reinforce proper skating techniques. • How to take roller blading to a new level. • Sports nutrition and supplementation counseling.   Package #8:  Combination Package Bring it all together by combining on-ice packages #4-#6 for maximum value.   Package #9:  Coaches Helper “Skate Pass Shoot Your Way to a Successful Hockey Season” – Coaches organization binder including a CD or diskette that includes: • Parent introduction and regular season communication templates. • Easy to understand templates for statistics, team financials, etc… • Practice plans, drill templates and playbooks for a complete season. • Tips for teaching your players how to be winners everyday. • Maximizing support from your team parents. • Fundraising ideas. • FREE with purchase of 5 or more coach/skill development packages.   Package #10:  Body Contact and Positioning  Learn body contact safety, proper angle techniques and shoulder, hip, poke and open-ice checking techniques. Meet Coach Tom Miller USA Hockey Level 4 Coach #109578 Tom Miller has been a Head Coach within the Kensington Valley Hockey Association for the last 7 years and served as Vice President of the Association from 2002-2007.  Tom believes that Skating, Passing and Shooting are the keys to developing a successful hockey player.  Based on this principle, he founded Skate Pass Shoot Skill Development Clinics and his team of highly qualified instructors have conducted hundreds of clinics for KVHA teams since 2003 (Mini-Mite through High School Divisions).   Coaching Philosophy: Tom's coaching philosophy is consistent with the cooperative coaching style as defined by USA hockey.  He provides leadership and allows players to have input into their preferred playing position and make them feel that their input is important to the success of the team.  His instruction centers on the SPS (Skate, Pass, Shoot) system.  He focuses on developing these fundamental skills during practice and games.  He also works on developing leadership skills, an in-depth understanding of playing position and learning key rules of the game.  He uses positive reinforcement for various team and individual accomplishments.   Education Background: Master of Business Administration – Keller Graduate School of Management - Chicago, IL Concentration:  Marketing Management Graduated with distinction (G.P.A.  3.63/4.00) while working full time.                               Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Saginaw Valley State University - University Center, MI Minor:  Biology Completed degree while working full time.   Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Chemistry - Ferris State University - Big Rapids, MI Hockey Club Member - American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), 1987-1989 Industrial Chemistry Technology Advisory Board Member, 2000 – Present Plastics Engineering Technology Advisory Board Member, 2006 – Present Distinguished Alumni Pacesetter Award Recipient, May 2001 Alumni Board of Directors, 2002 – Present Vice President – Alumni Board of Directors, 2005 – Present   Coaching Experience: - K.V.I.H./K.V.H.A. Head Coach:  Spring 2001 – Present - U12 USA Select, Assistant Coach to Terry Christensen:  Spring Challenge Cup - Prague, Czech Republic.  Silver Medal finish behind the 95 Czech Republic Skoda Hockey Club  (April 2007) - U12 USA Select, Assistant Coach to Terry Christensen:  Challenger Hockey Series - Prague, Czech Republic.  Silver Medal finish behind the Russian Spartakovets Jekaterinburg Hockey Club.   - Ferris State University Summer Hockey Camp Instructor (1988)   Playing Experience: - Travel team player Mite through Midget - Port Huron Minor Hockey Association - Port Huron Northern High School varsity hockey player (1985) - Ferris State University Hockey Club – American Collegiate Hockey Association (1987-1989) - Fall 2000-2001 Ed’s Hockey Open League Champions (Brighton, MI) - Spring 2003 Over 30 K.V.I.H. Spring League and Play-Off Champions (Brighton, MI) - Fall 2006-2007 Over 30 K.V.I.H. Play-Off Champions (Brighton, MI) - Still Play Over 18 Senior men's hockey (Brighton, MI)   Other Qualifications: - President – Skate Pass Shoot Skill Development - Vice President - Ferris State University Alumni Board of Directors (2005-Present) - Vice President and ACE Coordinator – Kensington Valley Hockey Association (2002-2007) - Past President – Society of Plastics Engineers Detroit Section (2005-2006) | Home | Player Roster | Team Calendar | Team Accomplishments | Hockey Player Nutrition | Team Schedule | Event Calendar | Players Page | Skill Development Clinics |