7 AM Thursday Skills With Nick Rotondi
7 AM Hockey Skills Development Program
Led by Coach Nick Rotondi
Eligibility:
2019, 2018 & 2017 (must be elite 2017)
Start your day with high-energy, focused training designed for elite-level development. Coach Nick Rotondi’s 7 AM Hockey Skills Program builds a strong foundation in skating, puck control, shooting, and game awareness — helping players elevate their game before the school day even begins.
Program Focus Areas
Skating Technique
The foundation of hockey performance
Emphasis on stride mechanics, edge control, and balance
Shooting Accuracy
Focus on shot mechanics, power, and precision
Learn to generate power from the legs through the stick
Puck Handling
Improve control, reaction time, and creativity with the puck
Advanced drills for hand-eye coordination and decision-making
Game Awareness
Build hockey IQ through situational drills and small-area games
Develop anticipation and fast decision-making in real-game scenarios
Program Details
Location:
Wave Twin Rinks
Schedule:
Thursdays | 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Upcoming Sessions
May 7 - June 25
Dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28 | June 4, 11 , 18, 25
Upcoming Sessions
📅 July 2 - August 27, 2026
Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | August 6, 13, 20, 27
$315 for all 9 classes | $45 Drop-Ins
Fall and Winter Session Blocks
All sessions run on Thursdays from 7:00–8:00 AM.
Each complete session block works out to $38 per skate.
Block 1: September–October
September 3–October 29, 2026
9 sessions | $342
September: 3, 10, 17 and 24
October: 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
Block 2: November–December
November 5–December 17, 2026
7 sessions | $266
November: 5, 12, 19 and 26
December: 3, 10 and 17
Block 3: January–February
January 7–February 25, 2027
8 sessions | $304
January: 7, 14, 21 and 28
February: 4, 11, 18 and 25
Block 4: March–April
March 4–April 29, 2027
9 sessions | $342
March: 4, 11, 18 and 25
April: 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
Registration Options
Families may register for a complete session block or choose available individual class dates through the registration page.
There are 33 Thursday morning development skates available throughout the fall and winter season.
Why Train at 7 AM?
- Consistent weekly skill development
- Focused early-morning training environment
- Detailed technical instruction
- Individual coaching and feedback
- Development of confidence, speed and hockey IQ
- Four flexible registration blocks
- Training completed before the school day begins
Train With Coach Nick Rotondi
Coach Nick delivers structured, detail-focused instruction designed to help players improve their technique, confidence and understanding of the game.
Each session challenges players to develop strong habits, compete with purpose and become more confident with and without the puck.
Player Requirements
Players must bring full hockey equipment and should arrive early enough to be completely dressed and ready to step onto the ice at 7:00 AM.
Limited Spots Available
Choose the session block that works best for your player and reserve a place today.