The SPEED Program – Strength, Power, Endurance, Efficiency, Development
- Does your child want to skate faster?
- Is he/she slowing down when they get the puck?
- Is their skating inconsistent?
- Are they looking to improve their speed under pressure?
The most common challenge a youth hockey player faces is how to skate faster. While some players just seem to be born with an extra gear- think Conor McDavid—most need to work at it.
Even naturally fast skaters may find themselves slowing down unnecessarily or skating inconsistently. It’s one thing to skate fast in a drill. But it’s another thing to skate fast in all scenarios in a hockey game.
Skating Treadmill is the #1 program to improve skating speed and consistency. And best of all, it’s fun!
It teaches athletes to use the same physical technique, muscle motion, and skill sets used in on-ice skating. NTC’s program helps players increase their balance, speed and acceleration while strengthening their key lower body muscle groups: hamstrings, glutes, hip flexors and quads.
Who is the Skating Treadmill right for:
The Hockey treadmill is ideal for younger kids ages 4 and up, and suitable for all levels of hockey. It is designed to help build their skating speed and technique to take their game to the next level.
Frequently Asked Questions
We specialize in off-ice training — Skating Treadmill, Dryland, and Shooting & Puck Control. Athletes can use their session packages for any or all of these programs.
No! The Trial Assessment is simply your first visit if you’d like to try a session before purchasing a package.
It’s a full-length training session in your chosen program, where our coaches assess your performance, take video or notes as needed, and give you personalized feedback.
It depends on the program:
- Skating Treadmill: Wear full lower-body hockey gear (everything from the waist down that you’d wear in a game).
- Shooting & Puck Control: Wear gym clothes and bring your hockey gloves and stick.
- Dryland Training: Wear gym clothes, running shoes, and comfortable athletic wear. Bring water.
We offer 10, 20, 30, and 40-session packages, valid for 12 months, with full flexibility to use sessions however you choose across our three programs.
You’ll receive an online booking account where you can schedule sessions, manage your bookings, and purchase future packages — all in one place.
Westwood Arena, Etobicoke, Ontario
I just wanted to say thank you. I have been really impressed with Dan’s treadmill training and was even more impressed watching the off-Ice training for a few minutes yesterday. I went onto your website to learn more and found your website to be an abundance of amazing information and very user friendly. I look forward to continued success
-Martine
Ready to Train with
NTC HOCKEY?
1. Book a Trial Session
Want to come in and try a session first before purchasing a package?
Your first visit will be a full training session (our “Trial Assessment”) where our coaches meet you, evaluate your needs, and help you experience our training firsthand.
2. Purchase a Session Package
Already know you’re ready to start?
Skip the trial and purchase a package now — you’ll have 12 months to use your sessions, and full flexibility to mix and match between Skating Treadmill, Dryland, and Shooting & Puck Control.
3. Want us to book your trial for you?
If you’d rather have someone walk you through booking your trial session, share your info in the form below. Our team will contact you within 24 hours and set everything up together.
The SPEED Program – Strength, Power, Endurance, Efficiency, Development
- Does your child want to skate faster?
- Is he/she slowing down when they get the puck?
- Is their skating inconsistent?
- Are they looking to improve their speed under pressure?
The most common challenge a youth hockey player faces is how to skate faster. While some players just seem to be born with an extra gear- think Conor McDavid—most need to work at it.
Even naturally fast skaters may find themselves slowing down unnecessarily or skating inconsistently. It’s one thing to skate fast in a drill. But it’s another thing to skate fast in all scenarios in a hockey game.
Skating Treadmill is the #1 program to improve skating speed and consistency. And best of all, it’s fun!
It teaches athletes to use the same physical technique, muscle motion, and skill sets used in on-ice skating. NTC’s program helps players increase their balance, speed and acceleration while strengthening their key lower body muscle groups: hamstrings, glutes, hip flexors and quads.
Who is the Skating Treadmill right for:
The Hockey treadmill is ideal for younger kids ages 4 and up, and suitable for all levels of hockey. It is designed to help build their skating speed and technique to take their game to the next level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
We specialize in off-ice training — Skating Treadmill, Dryland, and Shooting & Puck Control. Athletes can use their session packages for any or all of these programs.
No! The Trial Assessment is simply your first visit if you’d like to try a session before purchasing a package.
It’s a full-length training session in your chosen program, where our coaches assess your performance, take video or notes as needed, and give you personalized feedback.
It depends on the program:
- Skating Treadmill: Wear full lower-body hockey gear (everything from the waist down that you’d wear in a game).
- Shooting & Puck Control: Wear gym clothes and bring your hockey gloves and stick.
- Dryland Training: Wear gym clothes, running shoes, and comfortable athletic wear. Bring water.
We offer 10, 20, 30, and 40-session packages, valid for 12 months, with full flexibility to use sessions however you choose across our three programs.
You’ll receive an online booking account where you can schedule sessions, manage your bookings, and purchase future packages — all in one place.
Westwood Arena, Etobicoke, Ontario
I just wanted to say thank you. I have been really impressed with Dan’s treadmill training and was even more impressed watching the off-Ice training for a few minutes yesterday. I went onto your website to learn more and found your website to be an abundance of amazing information and very user friendly. I look forward to continued success
-Martine