Real time visual feedback
allows them to see for themselves the corrections that need to be made. When physical movements can be visually understood, the rate of comprehension is greatly accelerated. Players also exhibit increased MEMORY and RETENTION of what they have learned.

Skating surface friction.
The friction on the skating treadmill is higher than real ice which means that the player has to push harder than on the ice. Because of this, the skating treadmill workouts help build leg strength, increase the cardiovascular fitness of the player, and require the player to develop an understanding of how power is achieved.

Active coaching
Each player receives constant one-on-one instruction specific to their individual needs, current skill set, and age. Players receive intensive coaching on proper skating stride biomechanics, including proper anatomical alignment and power generation concepts.

Why we are different?
Progressive Curriculum.
IHA utilizes a scientifically proven CURRICULUM for each and every skater. Skaters are evaluated on their first visit and placed at the appropriate level within the curriculum. The curriculum is progressive in nature and challenging to the athlete with each new workout. All skaters start with lower speeds which allow the foundational concepts of speed and power to develop. As each athlete advances, they will encounter higher speeds and elevations which produce the explosive speed required at higher levels of play. The curriculum can accommodate players from Squirt ages through NHL caliber players.