The Skating Dynamics Difference

Executive Director, Ken Field 

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The creative spark behind all Skating Dynamics' programs is Ken Field.  Ken realized early in his career that hockey players of all ages and abilities could greatly enhance their ability to play and enjoy the game through the proper understanding and application of individual hockey skills.  Ken has developed a comprehensive series of progressive skill building programs for Skating Dynamics that are specifically designed to develop dramatic improvement over a very short period of time.  These programs include:  2 Day Power Skating Camps, 2 Day Scoring and Hand Skills Camps, 2 Day Defensive and Checking Camps, 5 Day Summer Power Skating and Stick Handling Camps, 5 Day Summer Power Skating and Hand Skills Camps, Short Time Programs and In-Season Training for Hockey Associations.  If you are a player that wants to get better, Skating Dynamics has a program that will help you attain your goals.

Ken began his hockey career in Marquette, Michigan. He played college hockey for the University of Wisconsin-Stout and founded Skating Dynamics, Inc. in 1997. Skating Dynamics, Inc. offers camps, clinics, team training, small group training and private instruction throughout the United States, specializing in individual skill development in the areas of skating, stickhandling, passing, shooting, checking and position specific training for forwards and defensemen. Team Tactics along with System Development and Coaching Clinics round out the programs offered by Skating Dynamics. The progressive training and learning system developed by Ken and executed during these programs is designed to get results and to help hockey players compete to their athletic potential.

Ken has trained thousands of hockey players and coaches over the past 11 years ranging from amateur to professional. He has also written and produced a 5 volume DVD series titled, "Technique Driven-Skating Skills" which is highly regarded for its easy to follow progressions and attention to detail.

Ken was the Head Skills Coach for the IMG Hockey Academy from 2000-2001. IMG is the largest sports management company in the world, representing over 160 NHL clients during Ken's employment. While with IMG, Ken was in charge of developing and executing on and off-ice skill specific curriculum for IMG's professional players and rising prospects. In addition to his skill specific responsibilities, Ken assisted in both player and team tactical development while coaching IMG's Midget Major and Bantam Major Hockey Clubs. In addition to his work with Skating Dynamics and IMG, Ken has coached numerous youth teams, is the current Hand Skills Coach for all of the Compuware AAA Hockey Clubs, is an Approved Trainer fo the KVHA and currently works with players competing in the Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning organizations along with others playing in the College and Junior Hockey ranks.

Technique Driven

Skating Dynamics focuses on teaching the most effective techniques for an athlete's success.  Regardless of an individual's athleticism, their speed, agility, ability to finish and make the play will improve in tandem with their improved skating, stickhandling, passing and shooting technique.  Skating Dynamics focuses on technique, as it is the quickest, most important method for any player to improve their individual skills.

Personal Attention

We know that the learning environment is often the most important factor influencing a student's ability to understand and incorporate the information being taught.  We want each student to understand that his or her success is important.  An 8:1 or better student to instructor ratio is mandatory for both our 5 Day Summer Power Skating and Stickhandling sessions and our 5 Day Summer Power Skating and Hand Skills sessions while a 5:1 or better student to instructor ratio is provided for our 2 Day Power Skating, 2 Day Scoring and Hand Skills, and 2 Day Defensive/Checking Camps.  This ratio and our teaching style allows for maximum interaction between the students and the instructors.  Questions from both students and their relatives are encouraged, to ensure total awareness of the skills being taught.

Hands-On Instruction

Skating Dynamics doesn't just talk about proper technique, we show you and physically adjust each player to make sure there is complete understanding of each skill taught.  Participants will learn how, when, where and why these skills make them a better player while developing excellent habits and refining their skill level.  We are experientially based in our teaching methods and know that when a student has complete mental and physical comprehension, they will be able to replicate the skills being taught.

Direct and Immediate Feedback

Skating Dynamics provides direct and immediate positive feedback for all of our programming.  Our instructors skate with the students as they practice each skill.  If the skill is not being practiced correctly, our instructors correct the student during the skill or take the student aside to make sure they understand how the skill is supposed to be completed.

No Fillers

Skating Dynamics does not conduct any team drills, scrimmages or conditioning sessions either on or off ice during our one-week summer instructional programs.  We would rather have each player constantly working on his or her individual skills.  We do not scrimmage within our one-week instructional program because the scrimmage format limits the amount of time each player handles the puck.  Similarly, we do not conduct on or off ice conditioning sessions or use parachutes, bungee cords or other resistance devices, as they do not have significant impact within the confines of a one-week program.

Professional Training at an Affordable Price

Skating Dynamics provides professional training at extremely competitive rates.  You get results at an affordable price.  Skating Dynamics is the best investment you can make as a hockey player!