2026 Squirt Off Season Hockey Performance Program.
12 Weeks
4 Sessions per week.
Outwork the competition.
Dynamic Warm Up
A
Jog → Backpedal → Side shuffle (continuous) – 2 min High knees – 2 x 15 yards Butt kicks – 2 x 15 yards Walking lunges – 10/leg Hips Open/close the gate – 10/side Arm circles – 10 forward / 10 backward
Speed Mechanics
B
Coach cues: Tall posture Push the ground away Arms cheek to cheek A. Wall March Holds 3 x 10 sec/leg Rest: 20 sec Focus: shin angle, balance B. A-Skips 3 x 15 yards Rest: walk back Focus: rhythm + coordination C. Falling Starts 5 reps (5–10 yards) Rest: 30–45 sec Focus: explosive first step
C
Squats
3 x 10
D
Split Squat
3 x 0:15
E
Glute Bridge
3 x 12
F
Bear Crawl
3 x 20
G
Sprint
4 x 15
Recovery
H
Light stretch (hamstrings, quads, hips) – 3–5 min Hydrate immediately Encourage outdoor play later (don’t over-restrict movement)
Warm Up
A
Jump rope – 2 min Shoulder taps – 2 x 10 Inchworms – 5 reps World's greatest stretch – 4/side
Agility Ladder
B
Patterns: 1 foot each – 2 rounds Lateral in/out – 2 rounds Hopscotch – 2 rounds 👉 Rest = walk back 👉 Focus: rhythm, not speed yet
C
Push-Up
3 x 8
D
Banded Row
3 x 10
E
Plank
3 x 0:20
F
Dead Bug
3 x 10
Balance Finisher
G
Single leg stand contest Hold 1 leg balance as long as you can on each side with your eyes closed.
Recovery
H
Stretch upper body + core Encourage hydration + good sleep
Warm Up
A
Jog variations – 2 min High knees – 2 x 15 yd Lateral shuffle – 2 x 10 yd Hip mobility – 10 each
Agility
B
Cone Shuffle Drill 4 rounds Rest: 30 sec B. Forward → Backward Sprint 5 reps (10 yards) Rest: 30–45 sec C. Mirror Drill (partner) 3 rounds x 20 sec Rest: 40 sec
Plyometrics
C
A. Jump & Stick 3 x 5 Stick landing 2 sec Rest: 30 sec B. Lateral Line Hops 3 x 10 Rest: 30 sec
D
Step-Ups
3 x 8
E
Side Lunge
3 x 8
Game Finisher (if applicable)
F
Tag Game / Chase Drill 5–7 minutes
Recovery
G
Light stretch Emphasize hips + groin
Warm Up
A
Light jog – 2 min Dynamic stretches Movement prep
Full Body Circuit (3 Rounds)
B
3 ROUNDS: Squats x10 Push-ups x8 Plank x20 sec Bear crawl x20 ft Rest between rounds: 60 sec
C
5-10-5 Shuttle
5 x 15
Partner Race (if applicable)
D
Find a partner. Race them 3-5 times.
Recovery
E
Full body stretch – 5 min Hydrate Sleep target: 9–11 hours