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Mark Zarbo Hockey Training

INDIVIDUAL SUMMER TRAINING

At Mark Zarbo Hockey our mission is to provide players of all ages & skill levels all-around development programs, flexible scheduling, affordable prices/incentives & best-in-class training. Players will not find another program that is able to provide all of those parameters at the level Mark Zarbo Hockey does in the WNY/Buffalo area.

We have designed our summer program to offer players training in all parts of the game and the ability to pick and choose programs and sessions so they can design a personalized program that fits their individual needs or schedule.  Click on the title link above to take full advantage of all our program offerings!

SCHOOL HOLIDAY/SPRING&SUMMER
 

Below are all the school holiday camps for the 2022-2023 season.  Players are split into four small groups based on age and skill level to maximize reps and coach attention. 

 

  • February Break Camps

    • Monday February 20       Skating, Stickhandling & Puck Control
    • Tuesday February 21      Passing & Puck Movement Camp
    • Wednesday February 22    Shooting Skills Camp
    • Thursday February 23         Small Area Games Camp
    • Holiday Twin Rinks
    • 1 Camp = $40, 2 - 3 Camps = $35 each, All 4 Camps = $30 each
    • Players signed up for 10 or more Nichols skills are discounted to $35 for any number of camps
    •  8:00 - 10:00am     Mite, Squirt         
    • 10:00am - 12noon   Pewee, Bantam, Midget
    • 12noon - 2:00pm   Mite/Squirt  &  Pewee/Bantam/Midget
      • 2 Mite/Squirt groups, 2 Pewee/Bantam/Midget Groups.  Groups will perform the station for their age group/level.

All of our 2024 Spring & Summer programs are listed below. Click on the program title to be taken to that programs page for all details.  The sign-up form is at the bottom of all pages.   For your convenience, you can sign up for any/all programs and multiple players on the same form.  You do not need to fill out separate sign-up forms for each program or player.

 

About Spring/Summer Programs!

  • Create your own individualized summer program!
     

3 Day Skating & Edge Work Camp

  • AAA/AA Players
  • Mon July 22nd – Wed July 24th, Holiday Rinks
  • 4.5 Total Training Hours (1.5 hour each day)
  • Age Groups:
    • Squirt (2014, 2015) = 9:00 – 10:30am
    • Pewee (2012, 2013) = 10:30am – 12noon
    • Bantam & Midget (2006 – 2010) = 12noon – 1:30pm

 

Offensive Skills & Scoring Camp

  • 4-day Offensive Skills & Scoring Program
  • AAA/High-End AA Players
  • Mon July 8th – Thurs July 11th, Holiday Rinks
  • Age Groups:
    • Group #1 = 2011, 2012 & 2013 Birth Years
    • Group #2 = 2008, 2009 & 2010 Birth Years
  • 16 Total Training Hours
    • 12 hours on ice (3 hours per day)
    • 4 hours classroom (1 hour per day)
  • Visit the page for specific details!

Defense Skills Camp

  • 4-day Defense Skills Program
  • AAA/High-End AA Players
  • Age Groups:
    • Bantam (2010, 2011) & Midget (2007, 2008, 2009) = July 15th – July 18th, Holiday Rinks
    • Squirt (2014, 2015) & Pewee (2012, 2013) = August 12th – August 15th, Holiday Rinks
  • 16 Total Training Hours
    • 12 hours on ice (3 hours per day)
    • 4 hours classroom (1 hour per day)

Visit the page for specific details on each age group's program!

 

Skating & Edge Work Development Skill Sessions

  • Full ice 14 players, 2 coach small group sessions
  • AAA/AA travel-level players.
  • Friday mornings at Holiday Twin Rinks July – August
  • Sessions will focus on edge work, skating mechanics, overspeed/quickness & puck control skills. Each hour has a different focus. Players are allowed to do back-to-back hours!
  • NEW! The 10:00 – 11:00am hour is Backwards Skating & Edge Work Hour. This is a split/mixed group. 7 older & 7 younger players.
  • Players pick and choose the dates they want to attend. Spots are first come, first serve.
  • YOUNGER = Mite, Squirt, Pewee Minor (2013 – 2016 AAA/AA)
  • OLDER = Pewee, Bantam, Midget (2007 – 2012 AAA/AA)

Body Contact, Battling, & Checking Camps

  • Monday July 29th – Thursday August 1st
  • Leisure Rinks
  • 4 Practices— 1 ½ hour Ice Sessions (6 Hours Total Practice Ice)
  • Body Contact, Battling & Puck Protection Program
    • 2013, 2014, 2015 Birth Years
  • Introduction to Checking, Body Contact & Battling Program
    • 2011, 2012 Birth Years
  • Advanced Body Contact, Battling & Puck Protection Program
    • 2009, 2010 Birth Years

Spring/Summer Skill Sessions

  • Sunday & Wednesday are skill days.
    • Sunday is Full Ice Skills (~20 players per group)
    • Wednesdays are 1/2 Ice Small Group Skills (~12 players)
  • Topics to choose from include:
    •  Skating, Stickhandling & Puck Control (Full Ice)
    • Overspeed Skating (1/2 Ice)
    • Stickhandling & Puck Control (1/2 Ice)
    • Shooting Skills (1/2 Ice)
    • Passing & Puck Movement (1/2 Ice, Older Only)
    • Battling & Puck Protection (1/2 Ice, Older Only)
  • Players can pick & choose as many or as few sessions as they want to attend.  Cost is based on number of sessions chosen. Quantity discounts are available.
    • Players signed up for a main program are eligible for a discounted flat rate of $17/session.
  • Jersey provided
  • Mite (2016, 2017, 2018), Squirt (2014 – 2015), Pewee (2012 – 2013), Bantam (2010 – 2011), Midget (2008 – 2009), Midget (2006 – 2007) Age Groups
    • Divisions are made for each age group based on birth year and level of play.
  • 8 game days (April – June)
    • Saturdays
    • Teams play 2– 30-minute games each ice time
    • 14 regular season games, 2 playoffs
    • 1-minute timed shifts, change on the horn to ensure equal ice time
  • Teams consist of 9 players & 1 goalie
    • Mark Zarbo Hockey Staff coach teams
    • Players sign up as an individual and teams after sign-up is complete

3 v 3 Cross-Ice Development League

  • AAA/AA Players

Girls ONLY! Programs

  • Skills Program (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017)
  • Hockey IQ Program (2011, 2012, 2013 birth years, AAA/AA level)
    • See the Hockey IQ Program for all the details!
  • Hockey IQ Program (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 birth years, AAA/AA level)
    • See the Hockey IQ Program for all the details!
  • Generous discounts on other Mark Zarbo Hockey programs for the whole family!
    • Signing up for our main program makes ALL players in your family eligible for generous discounts to other Mark Zarbo Hockey programs. 
      • Discount for 3 v 3 Summer league ($185/player—normally $220/player–$15/hr ice – 16% discount)
      • Discount for Small Group Skill Sessions ($17/session flat rate—normally $25/single session– 32% discount)
  • Discount to Body Contact, Battling & Checking Camps ($115/player–normally $135/player–$18/hr ice- 16% discount)
    • Discount to our Defense Skills Camps ($340– normally $375/player – 10% discount)
    • Discount to our Offensive Skills & Scoring Camp ($340– normally $375/player – 10% discount)
    • Discount to our 3 Day Skating & Edge Work Camp ($100– normally $120/player – 17% discount)

Midget Development Program

  • AAA/AA players
  • 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 birth years
  • Jersey provided
  • 11- 1.5 hour ice sessions (9 practices, 2 games) = 16.5 hours total ice
  • Access to Mark Zarbo Hockey IQ Video Database
    • Video lessons are provided prior to each practice for players to review
  • Pixellot Analytics Video Account for each player
    •  Pixellot is an all-in-one system that allows Mark Zarbo Hockey to post all game film, allows players to view the game and all “events” tagged by Pixellot as well and provides Mark Zarbo Hockey a platform to breakdown and send out clips from games to all players. 
  • Mark Zarbo Hockey Game Breakdown
    • Through the Pixellot account, Mark Zarbo Hockey will provide a general game breakdown (15 – 20 clips) based on skills/topics learned in practice sessions for players to review after the two games.
  • Generous discounts on other Mark Zarbo Hockey programs for the whole family!
    • Signing up for any of our main programs makes ALL players in your family eligible for generous discounts to other Mark Zarbo Hockey programs. 
      • Discount for 3 v 3 Summer league ($185/player—normally $220/player–$15/hr ice – 16% discount)
      • Discount for Small Group Skill Sessions ($17/session flat rate—normally $25/single session– 32% discount)
  • Discount to Body Contact, Battling & Checking Camps ($115/player–normally $135/player–$18/hr ice- 16% discount)
    • Discount to our Defense Skills Camps ($340– normally $375/player – 10% discount)
    • Discount to our Offensive Skills & Scoring Camp ($340– normally $375/player – 10% discount)
    • Discount to our 3 Day Skating & Edge Work Camp ($100– normally $120/player – 17% discount)

Mite Development Program

  • 2016, 2017, 2018 birth years
  • Tuesdays 4:45 – 5:45pm and/or 5:45 – 6:45pm
  • Players have the option to sign up for both or 1 of Tuesday's groups
  • NEW! Option to add Thursday Skating & Puck Skills Competition based day
  • Players must be signed up for at least 1 of the Tuesday groups to be able to sign up for the Thursday group
    • Players should have at least 1 year of hockey experience.  This is NOT a learn-to-skate program.
  • Jersey provided
  • 10 – 1 hour skill sessions
  • Players are split into 4 small groups based on age and skill level.  Each session is 4 stations focusing on a mix of all skills.
  • Generous discounts on gear & other programs are provided!< >Discounts for 3 v 3 Summer league ($185/player—normally $220/player–$15/hr ice)Discounts for Spring & Summer Skill Sessions ($17/session—normally $25/single session– 32% discount)

Hockey IQ Development Program

  • AAA/AA players
  • Jersey provided
  • Squirt (2014 – 2015), Pewee (2012 – 2013), Bantam (2010 – 2011), Girls ONLY! Group #1 (2011, 2012, 2013), & Girls ONLY! Group #2 (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) Age groups
  • 11- 1.5 hour ice sessions (9 practices, 2 games) = 16.5 hours total ice
  • Access to Mark Zarbo Hockey IQ Video Database
    • Video lessons are provided prior to each practice for players to review
  • Pixellot Analytics Video Account for each player
    •  Pixellot is an all-in-one system that allows Mark Zarbo Hockey to post all game film, allows players to view the game and all “events” tagged by Pixellot as well and provides Mark Zarbo Hockey a platform to breakdown and send out clips from games to all players. 
  • Mark Zarbo Hockey Game Breakdown
    • Through the Pixellot account, Mark Zarbo Hockey will provide a general game breakdown (15 – 20 clips) based on skills/topics learned in practice sessions for players to review after the 2 games.
  • Generous discounts on other Mark Zarbo Hockey programs for the whole family!
    • Signing up for our Hockey IQ Program makes ALL players in your family eligible for generous discounts to other Mark Zarbo Hockey programs. 
      • Discount for 3 v 3 Summer league ($185/player—normally $220/player–$15/hr ice – 16% discount)
      • Discount for Small Group Skill Sessions ($17/session flat rate—normally $25/single session– 32% discount)
      • Discount to Body Contact, Battling & Checking Camps ($115/player–normally $135/player–$18/hr ice- 16% discount)
      • Discount to our Defense Skills Camps ($340– normally $375/player – 10% discount)
      • Discount to our Offensive Skills & Scoring Camp ($340– normally $375/player – 10% discount)
      • Discount to our 3 Day Skating & Edge Work Camp ($100– normally $120/player – 17% discount)

How do I sign up for programs?!

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