Instructors and Hockey Schools
Whether you work with small groups of players or run large camps with many players, the Bronko Belt gives you a way to challenge your players and further their development. It is a versatile tool that can be used to achieve a number of different goals. The way you use the belt will depend on the players you are working with and the areas in which they’d like to improve.Many younger players can’t achieve the deep knee bend they need to produce long powerful strides.
They tend to stand up straight when skating resulting in less top speed, less stability and less agility. The belt can help them build up the single leg strength needed to achieve and maintain a deeper knee bend because the adjustable training weight of the belt sits on the hips and exerts a downward force on the glide leg that players must overcome to stay in the proper stance. The strength and balance to stay in this position is an essential part of developing proper technique and improving power and explosiveness.
Because of it's low profile you can skate and handle the puck normally while training with the belt.
It’s also common for younger players to simply scratch the surface of the ice when they skate. They often don’t apply the strength they have into the ice effectively to produce as much speed as they could.
Using the belt can help players learn to use their edges aggressively to dig into the ice with their skate blade during each skating maneuver to overcome the added resistance the belt provides. Players learn to express their strength in a co-ordinated manner to produce the sport-specific movement patterns they use every game.
Activate your core to stabilize and control the training weight each time you move laterally or change direction.
A weak core is another reason players may not be able to develop the explosiveness or agility they need. A strong core is essential for stability when battling for the puck as well. Players training with the Belt must use their core to stabilize the training weight each time they stride or change direction. They develop dynamic balance as they make small adjustments to control the training weight each time they perform a skating maneuver.
If you’re running conditioning camps or are simply looking for a way to increase the conditioning component of your training the belt can help. Wearing the belt will help increase the intensity of drills and force players to work harder. When players take the belt off they feel lighter and continue practicing with more “jump” in their stride. Race, pursuit and mirror drills add competition and intensity, which is a key component to improving anaerobic conditioning.
Push your conditioning with the belt then remove it and push yourself further in an unresisted condition.
The belt comes in two sizes and the fit of each belt is adjustable so players aged 9+ can find a belt that will fit properly. The amount of training weight is also adjustable so you can make it appropriate for the players you’re working with and their training goals.
The belt allows you to add resistance across the full range of skating movements and because it rests comfortably on the hips, you don’t have to focus just on skating—your players’ hands are free to shoot, pass and stickhandle normally so they can focus on the the training and the instruction rather than on the belt. By investing in the belt you are adding a powerful and versatile tool to your business that can drive your players’ development and set yourself apart from other schools and instructors.
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Races and games keep intensity high. Compete with players not wearing the belt to challenge yourself.
In their own words
Former NHL Player, President, Ice Warriors Hockey Association, Mississauga, ON
"We have our entire organization using the Bronko Belt this year. Paired with a good skills development program it'll really help the kids with their acceleration and agility. We think it's a tremendous way, at a reasonable cost, to help further [our players'] development."
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"The game of hockey is constantly evolving and players and coaches have to find new ways to train and workout on a daily basis to stay on top of their game. I believe the Bronko Belt is a valuable tool for players and teams at both the pro level and the youth level."
“Our team wears our Bronko Belts once per week and uses them primarily to work on skating agility. The players enjoy using the belts and actually ask to wear them before practice. They love the feeling when they take them off—they say it feels like they’re floating. Parents think it’s a great tool and have enjoyed the progress they’ve seen the players make. Once tryouts are over, we’re going to order belts for the new players so we can continue to train with the belts next season. “
"In the early part of last season, the coaching staff made a decision to purchase Bronko Belts... [We] used the Bronko Belts for 30 minutes during the beginning of one practice per week from about October onwards... The coaching staff noticed an overall improvement in every player’s skating ability and endurance... [Our] opponent’s coaches and parents frequently commented on how fast our entire team was, and how good our players' endurance was to still be skating so well in the latter part of the game... We are very confident that using the Bronko Belts played a major role in [our] success, and the Bantam AA team and PeeWee teams at our club are now using the Bronko Belts for the entire season."
"He's been wearing [the belt] 3 days a week at practice and now on our outdoor rink. He just got the team pride puck which represents the hardest working player on the ice. I'd say it's working! The other 2 parents that bought it love it as well. The other coach was saying last night that the rest of the guys need to buy them!"
Bronko Belt
The Bronko Belt is used by a growing number of pro, junior and youth players across North America to help develop functional strength, speed and endurance that directly impacts on-ice performance.
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