The North Central Predators
organization takes great pride in our High Performance Program, offering a
best-in-class model for the well-being, skill development and performance
enhancement of our players.
The NCP High Performance Program is
delivered in partnership with
Orillia
Sports Medicine and
Two Way Hockey and
provides players with access to on-ice development, strength and conditioning,
complete concussion management and athlete injury care. Each component of the
program contributes to the enhancement of skills, power, speed, stamina, injury
prevention, and overall health of NCP’s players.
On-ice Development
Pre-tryout, summer and in-season skill
sessions.
·
Development of skating, stickhandling, shooting, passing
and defensive skills.
·
Focus on tactical awareness to understand and apply
various strategies, systems, and game tactics to maximize team performance.
·
Physical conditioning to build strength, endurance, and
stamina to withstand the physical demands of the game.
Strength and Conditioning
Strength and conditioning focused on
land-based activities that enhance strength, flexibility, and overall physical
mobility.
· Off-season and
in-season team training.
· Off-ice fitness
testing and on-ice sport testing that measures skating, reaction time
and on ice agility.
· Sport nutrition
seminar and mental preparation workshops.
Complete Concussion Management
Access to certified concussion
management professionals.
· Rapid access to
assessment and treatment including concussion management, post-injury
treatment and rehabilitation.
· Training and
education for coaches and trainers.
· Return to play
management and protocols.
Athlete Injury Care
Active rehabilitation programs to
return players quickly and safely back to the ice.
· Rapid access to
assessment and treatment.
· Rapid access to
orthopedic surgeons, and Sports Medicine doctors.
· Return to play
reconditioning.
With a focus on overall health and
well-being, the program also incorporates education for coaches, trainers and
parents, to best support their player’s success on and off the ice. Coaches are
able to engage in continuing education that brings new strategies, techniques
and skill sharing concepts to each age group. Trainers and parents will have
the opportunity to participate in concussion, nutrition and mental heath
awareness presentations throughout the season.
“The High Performance Program offers
a cutting edge 360-degree development model that sets itself apart as a
forerunner in the field, positioning NCP as an exemplary AAA hockey
organization within the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA).” said Rick
Schaly, NCP Director of Player and Coach Development.
Schaly had an integral role in
developing the High Performance Program and knows what it takes for players to
be at their physical best to perform at an elite level. In addition to his
role with NCP, Schaly is a certified athletic therapist and is certified in
complete concussion management. He is the Sport Science Program Director for
the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Barrie Colts and the Medical Director for the
Simcoe County Rovers and Barrie Baycats baseball teams. As a goaltender, Schaly
played AAA and Junior B hockey in Barrie, ON. He then went on to accumulate
many years of coaching experience as a head coach and assistant coach in the OMHA
and the Greater Toronto Hockey League. He has achieved the highest referee
status (Level 6) in the OHL and Hockey Canada, which has earned him several
international assignments.
We are pleased to have Rick join the NCP organization. His experience
and unwavering dedication to the development of high-level athletes will be
instrumental in the success of our High Performance Program.