EPV, or – End Point Visualization – is an essential tool that can help players perform better for many reasons. This is a technique utilized by some of Canada’s greatest coaches, as well as a concept presented by Dr. Brent Rushall. He taught the ‘backward shaping system’ for teaching a skill, and NHTC is proud to present Coach Vic Lindal implementing this system outside of our facilities. How End Point Visualization in Hockey Can Help Players Perform Better End point visualization is a technique used in hockey that involves players visualizing their game – so to speak. This technique is …

Perhaps you never had the chance to learn to skate as a child. Whether you came from a place where the weather was not conducive with outdoor sports, or it simply was not on the agenda for your family; it is never too late to learn – and NHTC can help with our adult and teen skating classes in Langley! Learning is Fun at Any Age Learning to skate as an adult or teen can be fun for many reasons. It offers a new challenge and opportunity for physical activity, and provides a sense of accomplishment as you progress and …

At our National Hockey Training Centre (NHTC) here in Langley, we are proud to help promote positive play EVERY day of the year. And 2023 is going to only increase in that arena for many reasons. Whether through  Supporting Girls Hockey, introducing new programs such as Figure Skating, or helping our athletes create Positive Momentum through various high performance hockey training classes; NHTC is here to ensure that our community can play the game they love in a positive, productive and results-driven way! Helping Us Help You With Positive Play in 2023 Some of the exciting highlights we recently shared …

We can likely all agree that 2022 has been a much better year for our Langley community than the previous couple of years. And with most things on the upswing; we have the opportunity to finish the year strong by creating positive momentum for 2023. With only a few weeks left in December – NOW is our chance to set the stage for even better things to come, building positive momentum by ensuring we finish on a high note. Choose Your Mindset & Make 2023 Exceptional Mindset can make a massive difference in any person’s success. Whether that involves a …

NHTC is excited to have recently re-launched our Introduction to Figure Skating class – courtesy of the talented Julie Jury Dunlop! Julie is the owner/founder of Winning Edge, and is a welcome addition to our coaching staff. With 38 years in the industry, Julie could easily tell you her reasons why she has a passion for figure skating – but we’re here to offer these ‘2 Reasons Why Figure Skating is a Sought After Sport!’. 2 Reasons Why Figure Skating is a Sought After Sport: How it Started, How it’s Going Figure skating first originated in the late 1700s – as …

We recently posted on our social media platforms about Bauer Hockey’s announcement regarding a Hockey Bill of Rights as it pertains to females. An initiative that focuses on equal access and opportunity for females in hockey. At NHTC – we proudly support this initiative along with girls hockey. We are here to help raise up girls in the same positive culture that boys have been a part of for decades, pursuing excellence and honing the sport of hockey. Athleticism holds many great benefits and rewards, and being handed a medal is not the only measuring stick from which to gauge success. …

Perhaps the importance of dryland training for your young athlete is not expressed enough. But at NHTC, we want to help our hockey parent community gain awareness of our off-ice hockey training in Langley. Thanks to the recent addition of the NHTC Academy, we have been able to further expand our ability for dryland training. This facility is able to help passionate athletes work towards their goals, and achieving goals is something that we too are passionate about. Which is why we have introduced multiple NHTC Academy synthetic and gym/strength classes too, to fit the growing needs of our hockey …

Seeking to help your child build confidence and combat anxiety? We understand both the desire and the need, as it ranks high for most parents. Especially in today’s society where social pressures; both perceived and otherwise, have exploded – no thanks to social media. Finding positive outlets for kids matters, and NHTC is proud to be one of many local sports outlets that offers exactly that! Help Your Child Build Confidence Through Team Sports Regardless of what age you invest in a team sport for your child, it can provide many benefits that act as confidence boosters. Two of which …

At NHTC, we pride ourselves in providing a team of incredibly caring and greatly skilled hockey coaches in Langley. They have a reputation in the community, that the athletes who come into their care are equally challenged as they are encouraged to achieve their personal best. They are also tasked with tempering parents’ expectations of what their child’s ‘best’ may look like. Everyone has a personal best, and – depending on the age and skill level of each child, we work to push them beyond their comfort level into a training capacity that can take them further. So, what are …

Off-season training, regardless of the sport, is important for athletic development. Which is where our Fraser Valley summer hockey camps come in to help, with programs such as… Learn to Skate High Performance Training Power Skating 3 on 3 Hockey …and a handful of specialty camps – found here. Although we recognize that it is important to have a healthy balance of free-time and focused-time for kids and youth alike, summer hockey training offers your young athlete the added advantage of time away from school. In turn, this allows for focussed training surrounding their conditioning, endurance, strength and speed. Not …