BR Elite Skills Training (B.E.S.T) Winter Sessions

Our B.E.S.T. sessions one of our most popular offerings.  The weekly 1 hour individual skills sessions are offered in the Winter (November to February) and in the Summer (June to  early July).  The sessions are tailored to specific topics and areas that normally get limited coaching (faceoff, shooting & dodging, defense, and goalies). The sessions will be in small groups (10 players or less per coach for faceoff, shooting & dodging, defense, and 3 players or less per coach for goalies). The sessions are open to all area players and a first come, first served basis.

2024/25 Offerings (Reg. Closed) - Click Image For Website
Shooting/Dodging (Boys & Girls), Faceoffs (Boys),
Goalie (Boys & Girls), Defense (Boys)

Parent Testimonials

  • "My daughter has played so well this year and just wanted to thank you for all the skills sessions this past winter ! I'm sure you will see her back next year." Tiffany C - Goalie Clinic
  • "Last nights clinic was awesome. I’ve tried many other of these shooting clinics before and I would say that this one was the best I have done yet. I loved the constant movement and how we were never standing around for that long. Thanks again and looking forward to next week already!" John R  - Shooting Clinic
  • "My son LOVED the session last night.  He appreciated the time each of the coaches took to help him one on one with the dodges and stick positioning.  He loved learning some stick tricks and working on foot skills too. He said he gained confidence in his abilities and is excited to try some of the dodge moves at a tournament this weekend.  He is looking forward to next week’s class!” Gwynne G - Shooting Clinic
  • My son loved the clinic because there was a actual plan for the goalies and not just sitting in the cage for shooting drills that we've experienced at other places." Steve K - Goalie Clinic
  • "I loved the individual attention, small group sizes, & lots & lots of touches. Super encouraging for my son, who lacked a little confidence. What a HUGE difference I have seen already just starting the spring season with his local team." C. Ploskuniak (FOGO & Shooting)

 

2024/25 Winter Skills Sessions Overview

Pricing: 

  • All Session Pricing (1 location, 1 skill set) - $360 for players, $400 for goalies, $400 for faceoff.
  • Single Sessions - $40 for players, $44 for goalies, $44 for faceoff.
  • Contact Coach Calleri (wcalleri@brlax.net or 216.373.5684) for group or bulk discounts.

 

Who:

  • Everyone is welcome as long as they can pass and catch.  You do not have to be part of our travel teams to attend.
  • See "Levels" below for an explanation of our different offerings by age / experience

 

Offerings (Click Offering For Website & Registration)

  • Defense (Boys) – Mondays at CAPS (Level 1, 2, 3) and Tuesdays at N. Olmsted (Level 1, 2)
  • Faceoffs (Boys) – Tuesdays at Edge (Level 1, 2, 3)
  • Goalie (Boys) - Mon at CAPS (Level 1, 2, 3), Tues at Edge (Level 1, 2, 3), Tues at N. Olmsted (Level 1, 2), Tues at HOF Fitness (Level 1, 2,3), Wed at Pinnacle (Level 1, 2, 3).
  • Shoot/Dodge (Boys) - Mon at CAPS (Level 1, 2, 3), Tues at Edge (Level 1, 2, 3), Tues at N. Olmsted (1, 2, 3), Tues at HOF Fitness (Level 1, 2,3), Wed at Pinnacle (1, 2, 3).
  • Goalie (GIRLS) - Mondays at CAPS (Level 1, 2, 3), Tuesdays at Edge (Level 1, 2, 3), Tues at N. Olmsted (Level 1, 2), Tues at HOF Fitness (Level 1, 2,3),  Wed at Pinnacle (Level 1, 2, 3).
  • Shoot/Dodge (GIRLS) - Mondays at CAPS (Level 1, 2, 3), Tuesdays at Edge (Level 1, 2, 3), Tues at N. Olmsted (Level 1, 2, 3)

 

Levels:

  • Level 1 - 4th to 8th grade. Beginner to moderate knowledge.
  • Level 2 - 8th to 10th grade - Medium experience.
  • Level 3 - HS Varsity level players.

 

Locations:

  • Monday (5:00 to 8:00 PM) at CAPS Fieldhouse - 6060 West Canal Road, Valley View, Oh 44125 (off of Rockside road near 480 & 77)

    • Dates: November 4, 11, 18, 25, December 2, 9, 16, 2024 and January 6, 13, 20, 2025 - January 27, 2025 - snow date
    • Offerings: Defense (Boys), Goalie (Boys and Girls), Shooting / Dodging Sessions (Boys and Girls)

 

  • Tuesdays (6:00 to 9:00 PM) at The Edge Fieldhouse located at 9550 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
    • Dates: November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17, 2024 and January 7,  14, 21, 28, 2025
    • Offerings: Faceoff (Boys), Goalie (Boys and Girls), Shooting / Dodging Sessions (Boys and Girls)

 

  • Tuesdays (5:00 to 8:00 PM) at N. Olmsted Rec Center located at 26,000 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070.
    • Dates: November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17, 2024 and January 7,  14, 21, 28, 2025
    • Offerings: Defense (Boys), Goalie (Boys and Girls), Shooting / Dodging Sessions (Boys and Girls)

 

  • Tuesdays (7:00 to 9:30 PM) at Hall of Fame Fitness Center located at 2700 Roberts Ave, Canton, OH 44709.
    • Dates: November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10, 17, 2024 and January 7,  14, 21, 28, 2025
    • Offerings: Goalie (Boys and Girls), Shooting / Dodging Sessions (Boys)

 

  • Wednesdays (5:00 to 8:00 PM) at Pinnacle Sports Complex located at 313 Medina Road, Medina, Ohio 44256.

    • Dates: November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18, 2024 and January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025
    • Offerings: Goalie (Boys and Girls), Shooting / Dodging Sessions (Boys)

 

Sample Session Plan:

  • Goalies - Attendance, Footwork, Hand Speed, Warm ups, Focus 1 (e.g. bounce shots), Focus 2 (e.g. off stick), goalie wars
  • FOGO - Attendance, Footwork Drills, Hand Speed Drills, 7 drills of standard to start, Focus 1 (e.g. def exits), live.
  • Shooting / Dodging - Attendance, Footwork, Stick Trick, Dodge 1 from X (walk then run through), Dodge 2 from X, Dodge 3 from X
  • Defense - Attendance, Footwork, Proper Technique (stopping them with your hips/feet not your stick), stick checks (lifts, pokes), and 1 v 1 skills.

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