The Defensive Edge
Sherwood Park training programme combining on-ice skills and off-ice dry-land development for defensemen and forwards, founded by Ian Barteaux.
Defensive Skills
Hockey trainers in Sherwood Park, AB
6 trainers in Sherwood Park and the surrounding Edmonton & Area area. Filter by what your player actually needs, then reach out directly.
Featured
BERTI HOCKEY
Sherwood Park youth hockey camps built around basic skills, small-area games, and tryout preparation for players up to U13.
Skating Fundamentals / Learn to SkateGame Sense / Hockey IQ
All trainers
CT
Competitive Thread
Sports science-based hockey development camps and athlete performance assessments, operating across Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Calgary, and Vancouver.
Game Sense / Hockey IQ
SH
SMITH'S HOCKEY SKILLS
Sherwood Park hockey skills programme led by Graham Smith, focusing on power skating and puck control for players in Strathcona County.
Power SkatingStickhandling & Puck Control
Encounter Sports
Sherwood Park multi-sport camp operator offering August hockey skills and conditioning sessions for players aged U13 to U18.
Game Sense / Hockey IQ
Revolution Hockey Training
Sherwood Park provider of year-round on-ice and off-ice hockey and ringette training for all ages, including power skating and summer camps.
Power SkatingShooting & Scoring
Also serving Edmonton & Area
Trainers in nearby cities, many willing to travel.
Frequently asked
How much does a hockey trainer in Sherwood Park cost?
Sherwood Park-area private sessions typically run $80 to $140 per hour, with small group clinics in the $40 to $65 per session range. Summer camps usually fall between $250 and $450 per week. Most trainers do not publish pricing on their listings; contact them directly for current rates.
What age does power skating start?
Most Sherwood Park-area power skating programs accept players from U7 (age 6) and up. A handful start at age 4 with learn-to-skate fundamentals first. If your player is brand new to skates, look for the "Learn to skate" specialty tag.
Should I look for a goalie-specific coach?
Yes, if your player has been a goalie for more than a season. Goalie technique is different enough from skater development that most general skills trainers will skip it or hand it off.