TESTIMONIAL…
“I have worked with Brad Bowen since I was 7 yrs old. He has really helped me refine my skating skills, puck skills and overall game play throughout my years in Minor Hockey, Junior Hockey (B.C.H.L./W.H.L.) and professional Hockey (A.H.L. / N.H.L.). Every young player should attend his programs. It works for me and I know it will work for you.”
Kyle Cumiskey
Colorado Avalanche
Avalanche's speed demon
By Adrian Dater
The Denver Post
Article Last Updated: 12/17/2007 12:50:30 AM MST
"Honestly, I wish I had wheels half as good as him," said Cumiskey's Avalanche teammate Scott Hannan. "You're on the bench sometimes and you watch him carry the puck up the ice, and you can get a neck injury moving so fast watching him." There is no empirical proof, but plenty of anecdotal evidence: Cumiskey is the fastest skater on the Avalanche, maybe even the NHL. He might be the fastest skater in Avs team history, although former players Shean Donovan and Sandis Ozolinsh could make an argument. The Avs used to have yearly skills competitions to determine the fastest skaters on the team, but those have gone away because of too many injuries. But nobody disputes that Cumiskey would walk away with the title if such a competition were held today. "I played with some guys that were really fast, straight on, guys like Peter Bondra and Marian Gaborik," veteran winger Andrew Brunette said. "But the way he turns and doesn't lose a step — and almost picks up speed off his turn — is pretty impressive."
WHAT N.H.L. COACHES SAY…
"I thought that your program really prepared all those young players for the next level. Your ice sessions have great tempo and your skill development is second to none. Keep on doing what you are doing. You are the type of coach that will be remembered by his players, whether or not they make it, because you care, you teach and you have an impact."
Marc Crawford
Head Coach - L.A. Kings
"After moving to the lower mainland we were searching for a program for our oldest son to take part in to help with his hockey development, Brad's program came highly recommended. I can say without hesitation our son's development was excellerated, allowing him to hit the ground running when "tryouts" arrived. A a hockey person, I have seen many summer programs, but very few carry the quality of this one. Well planned, executed sessions with high energy are the norm while the environment he creates brings competitiveness and fun to every session. As parents, it is exactly the type of program we want our boys to participate it because it requires work and discipline while enhancing their confidence."
Mike Kelly
Coach - Vancouver Canucks