DINOS ACADEMY COACHING YOUTH CLINICS ATHLETES

DINOS ACADEMY

Dinos Academy will be launched in 2024 and will include Field Hockey Programming to support the performance development of Field Hockey in Calgary.

Supporting Continuing Development of Male and Female Athletes
Support and Coordinate with existing club and Provincial programming
Coaching Coaches – Clinics and Coach Education
Technical Development
Tactical and Game IQ
Goalkeeping Clinics and Workshops
Summer Camps
Competition Opportunities

This technical-based training academy is designed for Athletes who are looking to develop and advance their performance skills. Athletes should have prior experience with school, club or provincial programming and be interested in extending their knowledge and execution of the game.

The Academy will teach individual technical skills that can be applied to your game such as carrying the ball, elimination, passing, goal scoring and small unit play. This advanced skill development program will take your game to the next level.

Dinos Academy Programs

Dinos Academy – Field Players

Register now for this seven-week program featuring advanced skill development for field players that will take your game to the next level!

PRICE: $250

NOTES: For male and female participants aged 15 -23 with previous field hockey experience. Athletes will be grouped accordingly based on skill level. 40 spots available

SCHEDULE:

June 7 2024	July 26 2024	5:00pm	6:30pm	Friday	Hawkings Field	No Session June 28th
From Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time	Day	Location	Notes

COURSE CONTENT:

Passing over 10m. Push pass and fundamentals of distribution/receptions.
Passing over distances greater than 10m – sweep and hit skills.
Individual ball control, elimination, and ball carry skills
3D and Aerial Skills distribution and receiving lifted balls.
Goal Scoring Skills
Small Unit Play – execution of 2v1 skills in combination with individual technical and decision making.
Application of technical Skills, skill selection in SSG, possession games and pressure situations.

Dinos Goalkeeper Academy

Register now for this seven-week program featuring advanced skill development for goalkeepers that will take your game to the next level!

PRICE: $250

NOTES: For male and female participants aged 15 -23 with previous field hockey experience. Athletes will be grouped accordingly based on skill level. 8 spots available

SCHEDULE:

June9 2024	July 7 2024	5:00pm	6:30pm	Sunday	Hawkings Field	No Session June 30th
From Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time	Day	Location	Notes
July 12 2024	July 26 2024	5:00pm	6:30pm	Friday	Hawkings Field

COURSE CONTENT:

Individual GK warmup activities
Stance, balance, footwork.
Clears – R/L side. Footwork, balance, agility
Hands, Stick and high saves.
Multi-Phase recovery, positioning, agility, and awareness.
The last three sessions GK’s will integrate with field players for goal scoring, active circle attack/defense and application of technical skills in pressure situations.

HIGH SCHOOL COACHES – CLINIC #2

DATE: APRIL 12, 2024 5:00-7:00pm
LOCATION: University of Calgary, Hawkings Field
DESCRIPTION:
This Clinic is available to High School Field Hockey Coaches and Goalkeeper athletes. Coaches can attend on their own, however for best value, and to ensure we have enough GK’s to demonstrate and teach skills, are encouraged to bring their team goalkeeper. This clinic will cover the basics of stance, balance, clears. GK Warmup and Incorporating GK’s into your training.

HIGH SCHOOL COACHES – CLINIC #3

DATE: APRIL 19, 2024 5:00-7:00pm
LOCATION: University of Calgary, Hawkings Field
DESCRIPTION:

This Clinic is available to High School Field Hockey Coaches and will cover the Basics of Attacking and Defending Penalty Corners. As well as How to teach the upright hit.

Dinos Summer Training

Dinos Women’s Field Hockey Summer Training Program is open by invitation only for athletes preparing for fall competitive seasons, or athletes interested in trying out for the Dinos Field Hockey Program in the fall.

Interested Athletes should contact Dinos Field Hockey Head Coach, Jenn Beagan for an invitation to register. [email protected]

SCHEDULE:

Phase 1	May 1 – May 29	6:00am	8:00am	Mon / Wed	Hawkings Field	8 Sessions
	Dates	Start Time	End Time	Day	Location	Notes
Phase 2	June 3 – June 26	6:00am	8:00am	Mon / Wed	Hawkings Field	8 Sessions
Phase 3	July 3 – July 31	6:00am	8:00am	Mon / Wed	Hawkings Field	9 Sessions

Competitions

Competitive opportunities for athletes, coaches and umpires including Senior Indoor Tournaments, High School Tournaments, and other community competition events.

UPCOMING EVENT: HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENT