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)
Goalie Sessions
2014-2019 Goalie Awards:
• Ohio Position POY - (3x),
• All Ohio – 1st (9x), 2nd (3x), 3rd/HM (7x),
• All American – (9x), Acad AA (3x)
• N. Ohio POY - (2x),
N. Ohio Position POY - (2x)
• All Region – 1st (22x), 2nd (9x), HM (3x)
FOGO Sessions
2014-2019 Faceoff Awards
• Midwest Under Armour team – (2x),
• State Championship Game MVP - (2x),
• Ohio Position Player Of The Year (2x),
• All Ohio – 1st (4x), 2nd (3x), HM (3x),
• All American – (3x),• Acad AA – (3x),
• N. Ohio Player of the Year - (1x),
• N. Ohio Position Player of the Year (3x),
• All Region – (12x), 2nd (9x), HM (2x)
Dodging / Shooting Sessions
2018 & 2019 Att / Mid Awards
• Ohio Player Of The Year (1x),
• Ohio Position Player Of The Year (1x),
• All Ohio–1st(4x), 2nd(5x), 3rd/HM (10x),
• All American – (4x),• Acad AA – (4x),
• N. Ohio Player of the Year - (3x)
• N. Ohio Position Player of the Year (4x),
• All Region – (20x), 2nd (18x), HM (3x)
Defense Sessions
2015 / 19 Defense Awards
• Ohio Position Player Of The Year (4x),
• All Ohio–1st(11x), 2nd(8x), 3rd(8x) HM(4x)
• All American – (5x),• Acad AA – (2x),
• N. Ohio Position Player of the Year (8x),
• All Region – (37x), 2nd (18x), 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
Winter Skills Sessions Overview
Pricing:
- Single Sessions - $30 for players, $35 for goalies
- 10 + Sessions (15% off) - $26.50 for players, $29.75 for goalies
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, Wednesday and Thursday 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 Brunswick Bat Cage located at 1255 North Carpenter Road, Brunswick 44212
- Wednesdays at Heisley Soccer in Mentor located at 6000 Heisley Road, Mentor 44060 (In the back behind buildings)
- Thursday at The Pond in Chagrin Falls located at
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.
Monday - Independence
Dates: (2020 and 2021)
- November 9, 16, 23, 30
- Dec 7, 14
- January 4, 11, 25,
- Feb 1
Location:
Caps Fieldhouse - 6060 W. Canal Rd, Valley View 44125 (near 480/77)
Weekly Offerings:
- 6 PM - Goalies
- 7 PM - Shooting/Dodging
- 8 PM - FOGO
- 8 PM - Defense
To Register:
Wednesday - Brunswick
Dates: (2020 and 2021)
- November 11, 18
- Dec 2, 9, 16
- January 6, 13, 20, 27
- Tuesday, Feb 3
Location:
Brunswick BAT Cage - 1255 N. Carpenter Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212
Weekly Offerings:
- 6 PM - Goalies
- 7 PM - Shooting/Dodging
- 8 PM - FOGO
To Register:
Thursday - Chagrin
Dates: (2020 and 2021)
- November 12, 19
- Dec 3, 10, 17
- January 7, 14, 21, 28
- Feb 4
Location:
Weekly Offerings:
- 6 PM - Goalies
- 7 PM - Shooting / Dodging
- 8 PM - FOGO
To Register:
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