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Carl Ménard of Competitive Edge
with Tampa Bay Lightning
Dan Boyle & the Stanley Cup |
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We're very proud of the feedback we've received from the parents and coaches
of the sons and daughters who've attended some of our power skating, stick
handling, hockey clinics and camps. |
“L’amour du hockey, c’est l’affaire de Ryan Lagacé. Ryan Lagacé, joueur de
l'Intrépide de Gatineau Midget AAA dit qu’il ne pourrait se permettre
d’omettre de remercier des gens qui l’ont beaucoup
supporté depuis qu’il s’est découvert une passion pour ce sport de glace, soit son père, Pierre Lagacé,
ainsi que les entraîneurs Mario Richer, Carl Ménard et Luc Payant.
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Extrait de l'Info 07-Outaouais, 23 octobre 2007 |
“Just a quick note to let you know what I thought of your 2007 summer camp.
To complete my observations I consulted with one of the participants (my son Nicholas).
Nicholas had been to one camp earlier this summer and although I felt that camp was helpful
I believe that the week spent with Competitive Edge gave him that extra degree of
conditioning needed to move to the next level. Nicholas tells me that your
program of conditioning on ice and off provided him with increased stamina and strength.
What he remembers most was thinking he was in shape before entering camp.
But your rigourous program proved to him that there is always room for improvement.
The muscles in his legs have never "burned" as much as they did after the first day of camp.
By the end of the week I could see that Nicholas had improverd in his conditioning and level of play.
He is currently playing at the AA level for the first time and I believe your camp
was a major reason for his success. I hope your camps and clinics continue to assist and inspire young hockey players like Nicholas.
Many thanks.
”
Franco Giamberardino |
“We were all very pleased with the conditioning camp and the evaluations
that you ran for our Association. I received many comments from parents about
how smoothly and professionally things were run. I also had some very
positive feedback from the evaluators from different sessions. They found the
way the drills were run made it very easy for them to get a look at each player
and they said that the intensity seemed just right to be able to assess different
levels of abilities. You can't get much better than that - particularly since
you had the added challenge of dealing with very different skill levels in the various sessions.
We achieved exactly what we were hoping for and we thank you very much for the great
job you did in running the on ice sessions.
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Georganne Drews-VP of Operations, SEMHA |
“My daughter recently attended one of your Comp Edge training camp at Ray Friel
and of the 5 sports camps she attended this summer she thought yours
was the best. As hard as the off ice
training was I
was pleasantly surprised that a 10 year old girl would pick your camp as the
most she enjoyed. A job well done on the ice with the skills you taught.
Thanks a bunch.
”
Dan Williams ( Carolyn) |
“At the last session my daugther attended, you worked a lot on the edges / positioning for starts etc..
Although she had a difficult time with executing some of the drills/skills, I was glad to see the repetitiveness and encouragement
to do it right for those drills. With some clinics I've seen/attended in the past. The main focus is speed, and not correction of
basic mistakes, or direction to a better method. Skating is so technical, and many children aren't taught basics correctly to begin with,
or not shown little tricks (to make it easier).”
Aili Kallio |
“I meant to email you earlier to let you know who much
Kevin really enjoyed (and benefited from) Monday's power skating at Vanier.
It's the first time he came off the ice after a practice totally exhausted.
I guess skating backwards for 50 minutes will do that. I watched the class
and was totally impressed - I've been at hockey practices where there were
three coaches and none of them had control over the practice whereas you
were the only one there and had everyone working hard.”
Lisa Marsh |
“We enrolled our son Ashton in your hockey camp at Ray
Friel in August hoping it would provide a good basis for tryouts with
the Minor Atom B Cumberland Barons. We're thrilled to tell you he made
the team, and his coaches have commented on the improvement in his skating
skills since they last seen him play. Ashton tells us going to Carl's
camp was the best thing he did for his skating!
Thanks and see you next year!”
Nida and Chris Kealey, Cumberland |
“I am glad to have found an instructor that has a heart
to show each child what it is they need to do to succeed! Auston has
definitely improved his game play; he can see the play before it happens now.
You are with each group equally and teach them all. Your camps are always
informative and the Auston learn something everytime. Carl you have a very,
very special talent, you can capture the attention of any age group.
Believe me I understand that can be a challenge all on its own.
The players that you teach all have respect for you, and will want to prove
to you that they can do what you are teaching them. You set goals that are
just out of the reach at the beginning of the Camp, but by the end the players
have succeeded by meeting their expectations and yours. I am glad that we have
chosen once again to send our son to one of your many camps, and will continue
to due so in the future. Your technique for teaching should be mastered by one and all!
Thanks Again.”
Celine Dean, Arnprior
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“Our son has attended Carl's
Hockey Camp as well as several power skating and stick handling
sessions. The skating drills and instruction in small groups
has dramatically improved his balance, agility, explosive
speed, stick handling skills and confidence. The sessions
provide the opportunity for the correction of skating technique
as well as an element of fun that has resulted in our son's
desire attend more sessions and future camps”
Mike Roberts, Nepean |
“Carl’s attention to detail and
his no nonsense approach have benefited my son greatly. Ryan’s
stick handling and skating technique have improved immensely
in a very short period of time. This kind of quality instruction
is hard to find and greatly appreciated. I would recommend
Carl’s program to anyone who is interested in taking
his or her game to the next level. We have a 2-hour drive
to go to Carl’s clinics, but my son never complains.
He loves going, because Carl makes it fun, and because he
learns something new every week”
Jeff Fletcher, Kingston, Ontario |
“I believe, after having a child and
a girls’ team attend power skating sessions, that his
program is well suited for all ages, promotes a good balance
of skating agility, balance and speed as well as endurance”
Marc Payeur, Cumberland |
“He has a special talent of capturing
the children's attention (whether they are Minor Atom or
Major Midget) which is a challenge for many others. The players
seem to have a respect for Carl and are willing to work hard
to achieve their goals. Both parents and players have always
praised Carl's work and we as an association feel fortunate
to have had the opportunity to benefit from his technique
of teaching hockey skills to our players.”
Susan Micucci, President, Ottawa West Golden Knights” |
“As the former Vice President of St.
Laurent Minor Hockey Association (2001-2002) and as the Association's
Coaching Coordinator this year, the program is endorsed and
recommended to all our coaches to further enhance and develop
the skills of our young players”
Marc Mes, Ottawa |
“Carl's powerskating sessions have done wonders for my son.
He has been continuously challenged as his skills progressed.
The well organized, fast-paced drills keep the players
moving and teaches them to keep their heads up. Learning
to use his edges properly has helped him with his speed,
tight turns, and backwards turns. Carl's program is worth
every penny, I highly recommend it to people on a regular
basis.”
Phil Gervais - Orleans |
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Nothing great has ever been achieved without enthusiasm
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