Professional Certifications
Extensive Hockey and Trainer Experience
USA level 4 hockey coach, International Sports Science Association Certified Master Trainer holding the following certifications : Strength and Conditioning Coach, Youth Fitness trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Sports Nutrition coach, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Certified TRX Suspension trainer. Coach Dave teaches technique based Power Skating system with the emphasis on Body Bio-mechanics and joint mobility .
Skate and Profile Tech
Certified machinist certified by the National Institute for Metal working Skills. Skaters Edge uses the patented Body Balance Profile System invented by Glenn Sakcriska. Using this system , Dave has trained under John Lake of Guelph , Ontario Canada who has over 40+ years Experience in the Profiling Business.
Performance Profiling Certified
Skaters Edge is the only Performance Profiling Certified Shop in Colorado. Unlike other companies, we profile to the players foot, body type and ability not just skate blade it self.
Services
On Ice Training
- Stride Analysis
- Power skating
- Edge Work
- Shooting
- Passing
- Stick Handling
- Positional strategies
- One on One Training
- Group Training
Off Ice Training
- Personal Training
- Group Training
- Stride Analysis
- Strength and Conditioning
- Program Design ( stretching, mobility, training and nutrition)
- Body Composition Analysis
- Core Stability training
- Passing, stick handling and shooting
Equipment Repair
- Performance Profiling ( Hockey Player and Goalie)
- Performance Hockey Skate Sharpening ( Regular and Flat Bottom V)
- Figure skate sharpening with the Incredible Edger
- High quality stainless steel skate runner upgrades ( Step Steel and Bionic Steel )
- Custom Ultra shot blockers NHL approved
- Tape and Laces from Howies Hockey
- Rivet Repair
- Eyelet Repair
- Holder Replacement and alignment
- Custom sewing equipment repair
What’s New
Prinicples of exercise training
The development of a progressive and successful exercise program should include the following principles: If I was to work with a Ice Hockey player to create an… Read more “Prinicples of exercise training”
Energy Pathways of the Body
Energy Pathways and Athletics ATP/CP pathway which is considered the “explosive” energy pathway. ATP/CP pathway provides energy rapidly in a short period of time. The ATP/CP energy… Read more “Energy Pathways of the Body”
Stretch Shortening Cycle
Stretch Shortening Cycle Essentially this subject is very important when it comes to training power for explosive sports. The stretch shortening cycle is an eccentric loaded stretch… Read more “Stretch Shortening Cycle”
Happy Customers
I’ve been playing hockey most of my life beginning at age 6. Last week was the first time I’ve ever had my skates profiled. Dave strongly recommended it & after only being on them once, I’m glad I listened to him! After run of the mill sharpening, my first time out would always require a brief habituation phase to either realize they were too sharp or not sharp enough & never felt I could trust the entire length of the blade during tight turns or cuts. After profiling I feel 100% trustworthy of where my blade is on the ice & how it will perform with no learning curve or dulling out phase necessary. I noticed immediate improvement in acceleration, tight cuts, & overall control. Based off my first impression, I have zero hesitation in bringing my skates back to Skaters Edge USA for not only profiling 2-3x/yr but also just to touch up my edges with Dave’s knowledge & customer service.
So Glad I Talked with Dave about Profiling my skates , what a huge difference it has made with my skating , I feel very balanced and skating has become easier.
All out Hockey Performance
We are constantly researching different methods to upgrade your performance. We are the only Hockey company in Colorado who looks at all aspects of the game of Hockey from how the skate blade engages in the ice , joint mobility, strength and conditioning, power skating with stride analysis and more.
We offer extensive knowledge in skate science , video analysis, dry land conditioning , on ice coaching ,nutrition and mobility/stretching programs for hockey players of all ages.
Up Coming On Ice skating Camps :
Colorado Fastest Skater
May 31st, June 1st and 2nd 2024 at the Ice Center at the Promenade Westminster Colorado *Sold Out*. Please email us to get on our email list for up coming camps and clinics
Upcoming Clinic Ice times :
Epic Ice Center Fort Collins Co
June 7,14,21,28 July 12,19,26 and Aug 2 2024
email: skaters.edge.fc@gmail.com for more info and to register
