Dallas Stars AAA Hockey

Stars Performance Training Mission

The Stars Performance Training program is:

The Dallas Stars AAA Hockey Association mission is dedicated to developing elite hockey players that have the skills and athletic attributes to compete at the highest levels. The Stars Performance Training program is an integral component of the Total Stars Training System. The Stars Performance Training is developed and implemented using proven scientific techniques and methods.

Stars Performance Training Philosophy

The Stars Performance Training programs focus on the development of:

The Stars recognizes the fact that all athletes are not created equally and that each and every athlete has a predefined genetic potential. It is the philosophy of the Stars staff to train the athlete utilizing an approach that provides the athlete with the necessary guidance, equipment, and facilities so that they can better achieve their genetic potential. The Stars Performance Training program is designed to develop the appropriate neuromuscular and energy systems that are vital to ice hockey.

Stars Performance Training Terminology

The Stars Performance Training program utilizes the following Performance-Training terminology.

Stars Performance Training Principals

The following training principles are implemented in the Stars Performance Training program. These training principles are supported by scientific research and when used in combination promote the development and enhancement of optimal ice hockey performance.

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