Hockey itself is both an art and science regarding what it takes to prepare the athletes for a game. Dryland training is no different. At Gary Roberts Training, we offer various dryland hockey training programs in Toronto to give you the tools to compete for every puck, skate hard late into the game and the confidence you won’t run out of gas.
Despite the importance of ice in hockey, Dryland Hockey Training refers to activities on land to increase strength, flexibility and overall physical mobility.
Off-season and in-season training programs are very different. Our goal is to improve your overall physique with challenging regimes designed to improve endurance and strength during the off-season. In contrast, training programs focus on maintaining your stability and boosting your performance on the ice during the hockey season.
The best hockey players know that dryland hockey training is one of the essential parts of becoming a great player. This may mean long hours at the rink, but also putting in the work off the ice. Even if you are an elite hockey player who spends hours on the ice, you’ll spend more time off ice. This doesn’t mean your training should stop! Players who dedicate themselves to off-ice hockey training improve their skills faster than those who leave practice for the ice. Gary Roberts Performance dryland hockey training can improve skill, power, speed, stamina, injury prevention and overall health.
Dryland Hockey Training in Toronto allows you to:
One of the common misconceptions is that training should stop during the season; this couldn’t be further from the truth. Proper programming designed to complement the time of year allows you to continue to improve your strength, speed, and endurance.
The off-season is one of the most critical times of the year for a player’s development, and the Gary Roberts Team has been helping players of all levels prepare for their careers for the past decade. As a result, we make it easy to go into the next season confident in your ability to compete and perform.
Consistency is the key to progress. Our Full Season program is designed so you never miss a workout and the opportunity to improve. The programs complement the time of year (In-Season vs. Off-Season) to help you continue to improve your strength, speed, and endurance.
In-person training sessions take your skating and puck handling skills to the next level in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Players of all ages benefit from dryland hockey training and can improve skill, power, speed, stamina, injury prevention and their overall health.
Our coaching staff is experienced in competing at and working with athletes competing at international, national, professional and collegiate levels. As a result, we carefully curate off-ice hockey training programs to maximize your potential.
Call our team today to book your spot in our elite off-season, in-season or full-season training programs at NTR in Richmond Hill.
In-Person Dryland Program Features
The key to off-season hockey training is to incorporate activities that will help you build speed, strength, stability and stamina. One of the most crucial aspects of developing the lifestyle of a professional hockey player is to train at home and work on your skills off the ice.
Regardless of our age, we all want to feel strong and healthy, and it’s with this idea that we created our adult dryland hockey training program. The game of hockey is a lifelong pursuit, and we want to help you continue to perform on and off the ice regardless of age.
Our knowledgeable and skilled trainers work with you to design a comprehensive program around your equipment and goals. Therefore whether you’re training for upcoming pic-up games or performing in your career, our online training program helps elevate your game and performance.
For more information about our off-ice hockey training programs, sports nutrition coaching or our hockey consulting services contact our team today. We are proud to help hockey players in Mississauga, New York, British Columbia, Scarborough, and Markham develop their skills on and off the ice.