Head Instructor – Alan Kerr

Alan Kerr is the Vice President of both Okanagan Hockey School and Okanagan Hockey Academy.

Philosophy

The game of hockey has become a speed and skill game that requires specialized training both on and off the ice. I have assembled drills from coaches and players from several different countries to allow for maximum development in these areas. Summer is an opportunity to develop ahead of other players that will be competing for the same teams and positions. The world has become global and hockey is no exception. As a player I was better in the fall than when I finished in the spring. The program is about becoming a better more complete hockey player. Position specific instruction is included.

As a player

Alan played Junior B for the Grand Forks Border Bruins of the KIJHL, Junior A for the Merritt Centennials of the BCHL and Major Junior for the Seattle Thunder Birds of the WHL. Alan was a first all-star in his last 2 seasons with Seattle and was voted the most improved player of his team each of his five years of the junior hockey he played.

Alan was drafted in the 4th round by the New York Islanders and played 7 years for the New York Islanders, 1 year with the Detroit Redwings and 1 year with the Winnipeg Jets.
Alan’s best season in the NHL included 24 goals, 34 assists, 58 points, 198 penalty minutes and was a plus 30 rating.

As a coach

Alan has been both an assistant and head coach with the Kelowna Rockets of the WHL. Alan is currently the head coach of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs. The Junior Prep Camp Program

It is an elite program that encompasses power skating, skill development, game situation drills (position specific), off-ice shooting, off-ice strengthening and off-ice conditioning. The program is designed to best assist players in reaching their goals in the 2008-2009 up-coming season.

The program is designed to progress throughout the summer in weekly segments that will allow players to be at their optimum level at their training camps. Players will have the option to attend anywhere from 1 week, up to all 7 weeks.

Location

Penticton, British Columbia, and Calgary, Alberta.

Caliber and Age Requirements

Players must have played at the Midget AAA level or higher in 2007-2008
Players must be born in 1992 to 1989 (16-19 years old)

Number of Players Weekly

12 Forwards
6 Defense
2 Goaltenders

Nationality

Players from several different Countries will attend. Last year Okanagan Hockey School had over 20 Countries represented at our summer camps. National caliber players from Countries such as Russia, Austria and Canada are committed to attend.

Daily Schedule

Monday to Friday will consist of the following on a daily basis:

• 45 minutes of on-ice power skating
• 45 minutes of on-ice skill development
• 1 hour of on-ice game situation drills
• 1 hour of off-ice shooting
• 1 hour of off-ice strengthening
• 1 hour of off-ice conditioning

Facilities

Off-ice shooting will be held in the Okanagan Hockey School skills center, equipped with radar guns, target machines, video and analysis equipment, plastic ice and nets (Goaltenders have tennis ball and puck machines, slide boards etc.)

Off-ice strengthening and conditioning is held in the Okanagan Hockey Academy Performance Center. The center is equipped with core strengthening equipment, weights, strengthening equipment, bikes and heart monitors.



Cafeteria Facilities

All meals are prepared at the Okanagan Hockey School cafeteria. The meals consist of a healthy diverse selection in a buffet style. The cafeteria is open from 5am to 11pm daily.




What’s Provided

• Jersey and Socks
• Water bottle
• Towel service
• Off-ice strength and conditioning binder (Year round)

Program Costs

$800.00 per week