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& weaknesses, and it’s important to nd the right balance between individual skills training, team practices & game competition. Each play a vital role in developing the complete hockey athlete.
In closing, I have a simple formula when it comes to working on your individual skill development; By repeating the proper skill technique over and over, you end up breaking a bad habit and developing a new instinct.
Remember; “It’s not practice that makes perfect but Perfect Practice that makes perfect”. •
About Jon Fontas. • • Co-founder of The Hockey
Academy, Inc. where he has • served as Vice President since • the company’s inception in 1992.
• College Career: University of • New Hampshire 1974-78’
• Captain senior season 77’-78’ •
Ranks among the Top 10 scorers in UNH history
Inducted into the UNH Hall of Fame in 1997.
Professional Career: 1978-85’ IHL North American Rookie of the Year 78’-79
NHL contract w Minnesota North Stars 79-81’
Finnish Elite League 81’-85’
Today Jon is recognized as one of the premier professional instructors of advanced Hockey and Skating Skills in New England through his successful training of elite youth, top high / prep school, college and pro hockey athletes.
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