New England Wolves – Starting in the Fall of 2017, the Wolves “Den of Development” Model was created by Coach Tim Kunes & GM Andrew Trimble in order to develop their athletes within a structured, skill- based, platform. The Development Model is centered on:
- Daily Skill Sessions in addition to Team Practices
- Position- Specific On Ice Sessions (Forward, Defenseman, Goalie)
- Specialized Workouts Each Day (Flexibility, Power, Conditioning)
- Multiple Video Sessions a Week
- Peak Performance Counseling
- Focus on Academics- Dedicated Classroom time with Tutors
Wolves Academy Program Features:
- Multiple Ice Sessions Daily- 10 + Hours of Practice a Week
- Extensive Skill Curriculum & Opportunity for Open Ice
- Academic Advisement & Academic Support
- Team Locker Rooms & Video Classroom
- Wolves Training Center- Team Gym & Synthetic Ice Facility
- Structured Week with an Emphasis on Development
- Full Time Coaching Staff
A Day in the Life of the Wolves Academy
- 8am Arrive at Rink
- 830am On Ice Skills
- 10am Academy Video Session
- 1030am Study Time
- 12noon Lunch
- 115pm Practice with Jr team
- 3pm Academic Support & Tutor Time
- 430pm Youth Team Practice
- 6pm Youth Workout
“Every day is a Full Day with our Athletes. It is a job. Kids punch their clock in the morning and are either on the ice, in the video room, or doing a workout over the course of the entire day.” – GM Andrew Trimble
