LEARN FROM THE WORLD'S TOP SKILLS COACHES

CZECH KNIGHTS

Adam Jonak holds multiple roles behind the bench and has helped craft some of the top up-and-coming talent in Czechia hockey. In his young coaching career, Jonak has led numerous championship-winning teams and currently works as the GM and Player Development Coach for the Czech Knights, he's the Owner and Skills Coach at ABC Hockey, and is the Player Development Coach for the Pilsen Wolves.

Among his accomplishments, Jonak is most recognized for his collaborative approach to skills training. Holding a philosophy that each player best improves through a personalized journey, Jonak puts a keen emphasis on dissecting the finer details and uses his insights to build each skill incrementally.

Jonak's GSS presentation will put his individualized approach on display and demonstrate how you can teach skills that transfer from practices into games.

HOCKEY DEVELOPPEMENT

Alexandre Chénier is one of Canada's leading skills coaches and works alongside the top players and teams in Quebec. In addition to his private development business, Hockey Developpement, Chénier is the skills coach for the CHL's Foreurs Val D'or and is actively involved with Hockey Canada, spending time with the National Women's Team, Hockey Quebec and Gold Medal Pathway programs.

Chénier's diverse experience has allowed him to work with players from U7 to the Pros and gain a deep understanding of how each skill can be taught in every stage of development.

During his GSS presentation, Chénier will demonstrate how coaches can teach the fine details of puck reception and improve their team's possession game.

   

PLANDOWSKI POWER SKATING

Carving her niche in skating biomechanics, Jill Plandowski is an expert in skill development. Calling home to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Plandowski has taught countless Jr and Pro players the fine details of edgework, including NHLers Drake Batherson, Morgan Barron, Justin Barron, Liam O’Brien, Ryan Graves and Noah Dobson.

A lifelong learner and surrounded by a family immersed in hockey, Plandowski has over 25 years of professional coaching experience and holds a Physical Education teaching degree, enabling her to think through a holistic curriculum and maximize performance in a short window of time.

Plandowski's presentation will break down one of the most critical aspects of skating and how players can quickly improve their efficiency on the ice.

   

WESTERN CANADA HOCKEY ACADEMY

A former forward in the WHL & CIS, Tyler Dittmer immediately turned to skill development in his post-playing career. He hasn't looked back since.

With the roles of Director of Player Development & Mentorship for Western Canada Hockey Academy and Skills Coach for the WHL's Brandon Wheat Kings, Dittmer plays a pivotal role in the development of the next generation of players in Brandon and its surrounding areas.

Holding a specialty in shooting techniques, Dittmer's presentation will showcase how he teaches players to maximize their mechanics for a more powerful and accurate shot.