Micro Skill Center

Progression Based Off-Ice Program

The Elite Hockey Science Micro Skill Center focuses on teaching the proper biomechanics behind stickhandling, passing, and shooting. We train players through a trademarked program called Sequential Training for Elite Performance (STEP). STEP was created by one of the finest skills coaches in the hockey world, Ron Johnson BSc. MSc. Biomechanics of Hockey. He is the current in-season/off-season skills coach for NHL stars and US Olympians Ryan Kesler and Joe Pavelski. The STEP program is rooted in biomechanics, Hockey analytics, and research.

STEP is probably the most important developmental program for players to learn, especially while they are still young and developing. All of this can be accomplished off-ice. The Reason is Off-ice training produces greater fine motor control, allowing for faster neuromuscular connections in the hands and fingers. Training off-ice is the most valuable and proven way for players to effectively transfer important Micro Skill Elements to an on-ice setting.

Our plan is to cover the first 12 fundamental levels of the STEP program with each player (35 fundamental levels exist). The levels promise to be challenging and to make you think, but they will also clear-up many of the questions you might have regarding why your children or players struggle with specific shooting constructs. The 12 fundamental levels of the STEP program will have your children or players prepared to begin to execute the basic Snap Shot upon completion. It’s important to understand that there are 17 types of Snap Shots, many of which are quite advanced.