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 (8 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.

Winter B.E.S.T Session Offerings
(Registration Open / All Dates Confirmed)

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Goalie Sessions

2014 /21 Goalie Awards (no 2020)
• Ohio Position POY - (3x),
• All Ohio – 1st (9x), 2nd (5x), 3rd/HM (7x),
• All American – (9x), Acad AA (3x)
• N. Ohio POY - (2x),
N. Ohio Position POY - (3x)
• All Region – 1st (24x), 2nd (11x), HM (3x)

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FOGO Sessions

2014/21 Faceoff Awards (no 2020)
• Midwest Under Armour team – (2x),
• State Championship Game MVP - (2x),
• Ohio Position Player Of The Year (2x),
• All Ohio – 1st (4x), 2nd (4x), 3rd/HM (4x),
• All American – (3x),• Acad AA – (3x),
• N. Ohio Player of the Year - (1x),
• N. Ohio Position Player of the Year (4x),
• All Region – (14x), 2nd (10x), HM (2x)

Dodging / Shooting Sessions

2014-21 Att / Mid Awards (no 2020)
• Ohio Player Of The Year (2x),
• Ohio Position Player Of The Year (3x),
• All Ohio–1st(17x), 2nd(17x), 3rd/HM (28x),
• All American – (19x),• Acad AA – (13x),
• N. Ohio Player of the Year - (7x)
• N. Ohio Position Player of the Year (15x),
• All Region – (97x), 2nd (73x), HM (10x)

Defense Sessions

2014 / 21 Defense Awards (no 2020)
• Ohio Position Player Of The Year (6x),
• All Ohio–1st(14x), 2nd(10x), 3rd/HM(16x)
• All American – (7x),• Acad AA – (4x),
• N. Ohio Position Player of the Year (11x),
• All Region – (46x), 2nd (19x), 3rd (9x)

Parent Testimonials

  • "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)
  • Just wanted to let you know that my son has been raving about the Skills session since he got home." Todd W. - Defense Clinic

 

2021/22 Winter Skills Sessions Overview

Pricing: 

  • Single Sessions - $30 for players, $35 for goalies
  • 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.

 

When (see individual location information below for actual dates):

  • Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in Nov, Dec, Jan and Feb

 

Locations:

  • Monday at CAPS Fieldhouse located at 6060 West Canal Road, Valley View, Oh 44125 (off of Rockside road near 480 & 77)
  • Tuesdays at The Edge Fieldhouse located at 9550 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
  • Wednesdays at Pinnacle Sports Complex located at 313 Medina Road, Medina, Ohio 44256.

 

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.
  • HS Travel - Invitation Only

Monday - Independence

Dates: (2021 and 2022)

  • November 8, 15, 22, 29
  • Dec 6, 13, 20
  • January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
  • February - TBD

 

Location:

Caps Fieldhouse - 6060 W. Canal Rd, Valley View 44125 (near 480/77)

 

Weekly Offerings:

  • 5:30 PM - Goalies
  • 5:30 PM - Defense (3-7th, 8-12th)
  • 6:30 PM - Faceoff (All)
  • 6:30 PM - HS Travel (All Positions)
  • 7:30 PM - Shooting / Dodging (All)

 

To Register:

Tuesday - Twinsburg

Dates: (2022 & 2023 - Updated May 22)

  • November 8, 15, 29
  • Dec 6, 13, 20
  • January - 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

 

Location:

The Edge, 9550 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087

 

Weekly Offerings:

  • 6 PM - Goalies
  • 6 PM - Defense (3-7th, 8-12th)
  • 7 PM - Shooting/Dodging (3-7th)
  • 8 PM - Shooting/Dodging (8-12th)
  • 8 PM - Faceoffs

 

To Register:

 

Wednesday - Pinnacle Medina

 Dates: (2021 and 2022)

  • November 10, 17
  • December 1, 8, 15, 22
  • January 5, 12, 19, 26
  • February TBD

 

Location:

Pinnacle Sports Complex located at 313 Medina Road, Medina, Ohio 44256.

 

Weekly Offerings:

  • 5 PM - Goalies
  • 5 PM - Defense
  • 6 PM - Shooting/Dodging (3-7th)
  • 7 PM - Shooting/Dodging (8-12th)
  • 7 PM - Faceoff
  • Add'l January Shooting / Dodging (8 PM Jan 5, 12, 19, 26)

 

To Register:

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