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Head Instructor – Alan Kerr

Alan is currently VP of hockey with both the Okanagan Hockey School and the Okanagan Hockey Academy.

As a Player

Alan played WHL in Seattle where he was drafted in the 4th round by the New York Islanders. Alan went on to play 9 years in the NHL with the Islanders, Redwings and Winnipeg Jets. Alan’s best NHL season consisted of 24 goals, 34 assists, 58 points, 198 penalty minutes and was plus 30. His NHL highlight was playing in his first NHL game where on his second shift he scored a goal.

As a Coach

Since retiring from playing hockey Alan has been a head and assistant coach with the Kelowna Rockets of the WHL and a general manager-head coach of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs of the BCHL. Currently Alan oversees all hockey operations within the Okanagan Hockey Academy and is the head coach of our major midget hockey team.


Philosophy

Hockey has become more than ever a game of speed and skill that requires specialized training both on and off the ice. I have assembled drills on the ice from coaches from several different countries to allow for maximum development in all areas. Summer is an opportunity to develop ahead of other players that will be competing for the same teams and positions. As a player the objective is to be a better player in the fall than when finished in the spring. My goal is to give every player that attends the best opportunity to take their game to a new level.


The Junior Prep Program

The program is designed for elite players that are serious about taking their game to a higher level. The camp encompasses power skating, on-ice individual skill development, games situation drills including position specific, scrimmages, off-ice shooting and puck skill development, off-ice strength and conditioning, and hot yoga. It is an all inclusive program that is designed to give each player the opportunity to reach their goals for the upcoming 2010/11 season. Numerous players have had substantial gains by attending the camp. Two examples are Mark MacMillan and Luke Walker, who were drafted by the Montreal Canadiens and the Colorado Avalanche respectively at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

The program is designed to progress throughout the summer in weekly segments that will allow players to be at their optimum level at training camp. Players will have the option to attend anywhere from 1 week to all 8 weeks. I would recommend a minimum of 2 weeks.

Assistant Instructor – Daniel Moriarty

Forward, Harvard Crimson

At Harvard (2008-2009)

Recipient of the George Percy Award as the Crimson's top rookie ... Named ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Week (Feb. 16) ... Tied for third on the team in goals and ranked sixth in scoring ... Netted four of his six goals on the power play ... Part of the league's top power play in ECAC games (19.2 percent, 24 for 125) ... Scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in 4-2 win against No. 6 Cornell (Feb. 14) ... Also had a goal and an assist in 4-3 loss to North Dakota (Dec. 6) and 5-5 tie at No. 18 Dartmouth (Jan. 25) ... Goal against UND started a streak of three straight games with a goal and four straight with a point ... First career goal started Harvard's two-goal comeback in 2-2 tie at Colgate (Nov. 22) ... Assisted on Chris Huxley's third-period game-winner against Colgate (Feb. 13) and on Huxley's tying goal in 3-3 tie at Clarkson (Feb. 21) ... Had a plus or even rating in 19 of 25 games.

Prior to Harvard

Moriarty Captained the Alberni Valley Bulldogs of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) in 2007-08, leading the team in scoring (29-32-61 in 56 games) ... Named the Bulldogs’ MVP and earned team’s Academic Award ... Played in the BCHL All-Star Game ... Spent the preceding three seasons with the Melville Millionaires of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) ... Started in the 2007 SJHL All-Star Game and went on to lead the Millionaires in scoring (28-24-52 in 58 games) ... Was team’s assistant captain, top forward and playoff MVP ... A four-year honor-roll student at Estevan Comprehensive School ... Posted top-10 grade-point averages as a junior and senior and won the Social Science Award as a senior.

Off-Ice Instructor – Blaine Harrison

Blaine is one of two Strength and Conditioning coaches with the Okanagan Hockey Academy. He is now entering his 3rd season with OHA. Blaine's a former 3 time British Columbia power lifting champion, and currently holds 4 BC power lifting records. His professional certification includes being a Can-Fit Pro certified personal trainer, as well as being a Twist Conditioning certified trainer. Blaine has a strong athletic background that includes playing both hockey and rugby.

Athletic Therapists

Chad Oliver

Chad, a Canadian Certified Athletic Therapist, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, will be joining the Junior Prep Camp this upcoming summer. With a Bachelor of Kinesiology/Athletic Therapy from the University of Manitoba, Chad brings an extensive hockey background which includes working with; Manitoba Bisons Men's Hockey Team (CIS), Manitoba Moose (AHL), Southeast Prairie Thunder (Allen Cup) as well as an internship with the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. Along with his background in hockey, Chad has also worked with the Winnipeg Rifles of the Canadian Junior Football League.

Casey Bresch

Casey joins the Okanagan Hockey School from the University of Manitoba, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Kinesiology/Athletic Therapy as class Valedictorian. Prior to joining the Okanagan Hockey School, Casey worked with the University of Manitoba Bison's football program, where he was a member of the 2007 Vanier Cup Championship team. Casey has also previously worked with the; Manitoba Moose (AHL), Manitoba Bison's Men & Womens Hockey (CIS) as well as the Winnipeg AAA Midget Hawks (MMAHL), capturing a city championship in 2006. Along with his experience as an Athletic Therapist, Casey has instructed in Winnipeg's Learn to Skate program.

Scouting

The players attending the prep camp are exposed to scouts from several leagues including the Okanagan Hockey Academy, KIJHL, BCHL, NAHL,USHL, WHL, NCAA, Europe and NHL.

Special Guests

Every week the players attending the prep camp have current and former NHL players talk about what it took for them to play in the NHL. NHL scouts talking about how they rate players when looking at the draft or making roster decisions. Junior and NHL coaches on what they are looking for in players to play at the level they are coaching. Every speaker we had last year used the word commitment in regards to becoming a better player.

Location

Penticton, British Columbia

Facilities

South Okanagan Events Center is a brand new 80 million dollar facility that has 2 NHL official size ice sheets. The prep camp players will be designated a dressing room for the entire summer which allows for the equipment to remain at the arena. The off-ice strength and conditioning performance center is within the events center and features the newest equipment for hockey specific training. Daily hot yoga classes are across the street at the newly designed yoga studios. The curling rink on site is formatted into the off-ice skill center equipped with radar guns, target machines, plastic ice and numerous nets, tennis ball machines, slide boards and more...

Caliber and Age Requirements

Players must have played at the major Midget level in B.C. (Midget AAA level other locations) or higher. Players attending the camp consist of elite Midget, Junior B, Junior A, Major Junior, NCAA and Pro. To be eligible to attend the Junior Prep Camp, elite players will be grouped in two sessions. The first will consist of players aged 15-17 while the second will be made up of players aged 18 and up. To be eligible to move up from the 15-17 year old group a player must receive the express consent of Alan Kerr. To contact Alan, please call 1-888-844-6611 ext. 3364 or by email at alankerr@hockeyschools.com.

Number of Players each week

15 forwards (5 lines)
8 defense
3 goaltenders

Nationality

Players attending the prep camp last year were from several countries including Russia, United States, Sweden, Germany, Austria, Japan, Hong Kong, Canada and others.

Daily Schedule (to be confirmed)

Monday to Friday
8:00am – 9:00am Hot Yoga
10:00am – 11:15am Power Skating & Skill Development
11:45am – 12:15pm Lunch
12:15pm – 1:00pm Off-ice Skill Development
1:45pm – 3:00pm Skill Development, Game Situation Drills & Scrimmage
3:30pm – 5:00pm Strength, Conditioning & Agility

Cafeteria and Dorm Facility

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 6am to 10pm daily. The dorm is located across the street in the general area of all our activities.

What is Provided

Practice jersey and socks
Water bottles
Towel and laundry service
Full-time dressing room during the week
Off-ice strength & conditioning binder (for year-round workouts)