DECEMBER 9TH- ADAM JAKOPIN TEAM FIRST HOCKEY

Elite Defensemen Mechanics & Blueline Dominance with Coach Adam Jakopin Get ready for an elite, detail-oriented session engineered specifically for defencemen looking to control the game from the back end. Led by Coach Adam Jakopin, owner of Team First Hockey Development and Head Coach of the U12 Mississauga Jets AA, this session focuses on blueline mobility, wall pickups, and high-IQ puck management under pressure. Expect technical breakdowns, high-repetition drills, and a motivating environment designed to build confident, complete blue-liners on and off the ice. Instructor: Coach Adam Jakopin (Team First Hockey) Target Focus: Backwards Edge Work, Blueline Mobility, Wall Pickups & High-Pressure Puck Protection What to Expect During the Session Backwards Transitions & Edge Work: Technical drills focused on explosive backwards skating, gap control, and seamless pivot transitions to shut down rushing attackers. Blueline Mobility & Walking the Line: Learning how to walk the blueline laterally, fake defenders to create open lanes, and get low, screen-finding shots through to the net. High-Pressure Wall Pickups: Mastering clean rim collections along the boards under heavy forechecking pressure and making crisp, confident breakout passes. Continuous movement to ensure zero wasted time on the ice.