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Tri Cities Predators Elite High Performance Conditioning ! One opportunity…Give Everything…BE READY Dear Tri Cities Predators, Thank you for the opportunity for TWIST Performance + Wellness Tri-Cities to present our proposal of how we can help the Predators players get the upper hand in their on-ice performance. Players have many choices for on- and off-season training but none offer the intensive coaching, individualized programming, innovative methods and proven success of TWIST. Developed by Peter Twist and his team of Elite Hockey Conditioning Specialists, the TWIST Hockey Training Paradigm and High Performance Hockey Camps are recognized as the most innovative and forward thinking in hockey. The TWIST System will provide the Predators players with enhanced on-ice movement skills on and off the puck, increased speed, explosive stride power, first step quickness, hockey strength and balance, rotary core power and a highly developed anaerobic energy system that directly transfers to individual skating skills, puck skills and game tactics. Players begin every season with high expectations of what their conditioning program is going to deliver and our goal is to exceed those expectations. Our on- and off- season training sessions will inspire and provide your players with the tools they will need to reach their hockey dreams and to help guide the Predators organization to a championship season. TWIST Hockey Training Systems have helped players flourish in the NHL, make the jump to Pro Hockey, get drafted, earn scholarships, make Junior & top Rep teams, and play to their peak potential such as Chris Stewart (Colorado Avalanche), Mike Santorelli (Florida Panthers) and Mark Visentin (Team Canada World JR). In addition TWIST has had the pleasure of being the strength and conditioning coach for the Chinese Olympic Hockey Teams as well as for Speed Skating, Figure Skating and Curling. Most recently Peter Twist has been appointed Director of Olympic Talent Development for the China National Hockey Program, working with the China Olympic Committee and the China Ice Hockey Association. We are excited to bring to the Tri Cities Predators the same methodology and science that is used for elite Olympic athletes and watch your teams reach their full potential. Sincerely, Lisa Gervais & Michele Mauer Directors TWIST Performance + Wellness Tri-Cities, Port Coquitlam, B.C. www.twisttricities.com 778-285-6252 OUR HISTORY: Founded by Peter Twist, a Hockey Strength and Conditioning pioneer and 11 year veteran NHL Conditioning Coach and Exercise Physiologist, TWIST High Performance Hockey Development continues to lead the way in hockey strength and conditioning and player development from pee-wee’s to pros. Since 1994, TWIST has been an industry leader and that the training home for some of the NHL’s top players including former stars Mark Messier, Pavel Bure, Trevor Linden and Markus Naslund, as well as stars Daniel and Henrik Sedin, Dan Hamhuis, Karl Alzner, and Morgan Rielly. » Trained over 800 Pro Hockey Players » Authored the hockey development bible “Complete Conditioning for Ice » Since 2005, TWIST has had over 150 Hockey” (1997 and 2004) players drafted to the NHL » Ran the first Pro Off Season » Helped over 1,000 junior hockey Hockey Development Camp in players make the jump to college or pro North America that featured on and hockey off ice development » Consults and trains Pro, National and Olympic » Conducted NHL Training Camp hockey teams Testing and NHL Combine Testing Today,TWIST offers the most comprehensive, integrated on- and off-ice development programs in hockey from NHL players to Olympic athletes. TWIST High Performance Hockey Programs are built to help each athlete reach the next level of performance. “TWIST’s hockey training system has helped us realize our full potential as players so that we could match up with the more dominant players today. We’ve both experienced significant improvements in strength, speed, power, balance, quickness and agility and conditioning” Daniel and Henrik Sedin, Former Vancouver Canucks NHL Players THE TWIST DIFFERENCE With an established track record in High Performance Hockey Development, TWIST combines proven training methodologies with a personalized approach to develop athletes that thrive in the NHL, make the jump to Pro Hockey, get drafted, earn scholarships and play to their peak potential at every level. All TWIST Coaches have post-secondary degrees, elite athletic backgrounds, and complete ongoing performance-related certifications to ensure that each player is equipped with the necessary tools to learn, grow, develop and become a better athlete. The TWIST Advantage: » 1:6* coach to athlete ratio » Focus on quality of movement » University Educated Coaches » Integration of Off-Ice Development » Long Term Development Focus » Personalized Programs » Active Coaching Techniques » Passionate Elite Coaches » Proven Results from Top Players » World Class Hockey Training Methods Predators Personalized Programming Get game ready. We are excited to present to you a detailed plan of what we can offer the Predators organization for the year round conditioning of the players. Our goal is to be your exclusive provider of off ice athletic and performance development using our established TWIST training methods. » Team Training: • Every team training session will have a specific goal: to increase the athletes performance on the ice. Every session will include drills and exercises to enhance: Balance, Posture, Mobility, Stability = Efficient skating mechanics, deep and long stride, edge control. Explosive Speed, Deceleration and Acceleration = First step quickness, stopping ability, change of speed, top-end speed. Multi-Directional Movement Skills and Reactivity = Efficient and quick changes of direction, offensive creativity, defensive reactivity. Linked System Strength and Power = Strength on and off puck, combative strength, explosive stride power. Core Strength and Rotary Power = Strength on skates, skating and pivoting speed, shooting power. Anaerobic Energy Systems = Hockey-specific anaerobic, alactic and lactic systems. • Predators Team Training Sessions=$200.00/session • Regular retail value $300.00=for 15 people Add On Options To further benefit the Predators Players, we have a couple of extra offerings that players can request as needed. Please note the cost for these services is separate from the fees mentioned above. Players can request these services directly and at any time. Personal Training Options: • For players who are looking for further personalized coaching in addition to the team training session and the open gym times. • All Tri Cities Predators players and staff receive 20% off of our regular priced personal training options. • Regular price per session=$90.00 • Predators price per session=$80.00/session Meal Service Options: • We have partnered with “MealsAWeight“a local meal prep service to offer Predators Players the opportunity to pre-order nutritious meals to be waiting for them here at the facility to ensure they are getting the proper nutrition to aid in recovery and growth. • Meals vary from $10-$14 plus delivery per entree • Dropped off two times a week to ensure freshness and highest quality Summer Hockey Camps: • Predators Players are given priority at registration time for our High Performance Summer Hockey Camps. These camps are intended to improve the players performance in time for try outs and the upcoming season. • All Predators Players will receive a 20% discount off of the registration fees for the full 8 week camp. We look forward to meeting with you in person to discuss these options further. 1..
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