Let DAVIS HOCKEY© take you to the top of your game!
Let DAVIS HOCKEY© take you to the top of your game!
Head Instructor Davis's Philosophy:
At DAVIS HOCKEY©, we focus on stick skills, skating and skating with the puck. Our objective is to help develop players who can create plays. In game situations, players hope to have the opportunity to have the puck and make something happen. We develop the requisite skills to accomplish that, such as finding open ice, getting to the puck quickly, handling the puck properly once one has acquired it, keeping one's head up with the puck and moving with and without the puck effectively.
One of the most important aspects of the game of hockey is to play with one's head up, alertly surveying the surroundings, so he or she knows when, where and to whom to move the puck. Many coaches expect their players to play with their heads up, but the problem lies in the fact that keeping one's head up is a skill, not a decision. We help ingraine this ability in players by developing the proper muscle memory, so when it is time to play in a game, they have the ability to confidently play with their head up and on a swivel.
Both skating and handling the puck are necessary skills that are critical if a player wishes to continue developing his or her game. Because game situations move at the speed of light, players must possess the ability to avoid the opposition and counter their objective. At DAVIS HOCKEY©, we work on game situation movements with puck control and skating ability, so our players feel enabled to react to situations and shift their body laterally in a way that will geometrically open up time and space so they can make the proper plays in real time. Because of the skills and confidence DAVIS HOCKEY© will bring to their puck-handling and skating game, players will want the puck more because they will feel comfortable in their ability to make plays in real game situations. Instructor Davis has real-life experience, on and off the ice, to properly break down movements and teach the fundamentals in a way that most other instructors are unable, by empowering players to take away exercises that they can repeatedly practice and master on their own time and at their own pace. Instructor Davis takes the time with each individual to ensure a proper understanding of these fundamentals, including giving the players the 'whys' behind each movement, and how those movements become practical in game situations.
At DAVIS HOCKEY©, we understand how important it is to have fun playing hockey. The best part about the DAVIS HOCKEY© format is that Instructor Davis takes the time to help the players enjoy the game more. Sports are played because they are fun, and players have more success when they are having fun. At DAVIS HOCKEY©, we equip players with the tools they need to build the requisite confidence in their abilities on the ice that lead to success and enjoyment of the sport of hockey!
DAVIS HOCKEY© will equip hockey players with the knowledge, skill and fundamentals necessary to further develop their game, so they can have more confidence and fun while playing in game situations. All of our instructors are hand-picked by Head Instructor Davis and exemplify the professionalism, skill, experience, patience and dedication to teaching that is necessary to shape the future stars of tomorrow.
Bobby Davis is a native of Woodhaven, Michigan, with a playing career in the USHL, NCAA Division I (Northeastern University, Hockey East) and professional hockey. While in the USHL with the Des Moines Buccaneers in 1995, Davis won a National Championship, leading the USHL in scoring in the Clark Cup Playoffs leading up to that. While at Northeastern University, Instructor Davis was voted 'Most Exciting Player' and 'Fan Favorite'. Instructor Davis's professional hockey experience includes time in the WCHL, the CHL, Austria, France, Germany, Sweden, and Hungary.
Instructor Davis has worked as a skills coach, developing many high-level players over the past 20 years, working as a head instructor for Turcotte Stickhandling, The German Hockey Federation, and Maxx Hockey out of Merrimack College. Instructor Davis has also spent time in Hong Kong working as a Master Stickhandling Instructor. Instructor Davis also has eight years of Junior Hockey coaching experience as a Head Coach. He spent five seasons with the Palm Beach Hawks in the USPHL and three seasons with the Long Beach Sharks in the NA3HL.
As a Head Coach in Junior Hockey, Instructor Davis helped several players move on to various college programs. Over the past two seasons, Instructor Davis has worked as a scout for the Des Moines Buccaneers in the USHL and the IHC Islanders in the NCDC. With his vast knowledge in skill development and his large scouting network, Instructor Davis thrives on helping players move to the next level to play college and professional hockey.
At DAVIS HOCKEY©, we teach the proper way to skate with and without the puck, so you are always ready to transition properly on the ice. The more you practice the DAVIS HOCKEY© method, the more you will want the biscuit, because you will instinctively create lanes for passers to move the puck.
Instructor Davis spends time with each student to ensure they practice the same fundamentals repeatedly after learning them from DAVIS HOCKEY©, focusing specifically on these primary areas of your game:
Mechanics of Handling the Puck Properly with Your Head Up
Fundamentals and Advanced Mechanics of Power Skating
Proper Puck-Handling While Skating with the Puck (Passing, Pass Receiving, Finding Open Ice, Shooting in Stride)
Practical Application of These Skills in Real Game Situations
Making Sure Each Student Leaves with a Comprehensive Toolkit to Practice and Define Muscle Memory
At DAVIS HOCKEY©, we believe in following every recommended safety precaution put into effect by our local, state and federal governments. We follow CDC guidelines regarding distancing, limits of individuals on the ice, mask use where appropriate, having individual water bottles for each athlete and so on. We will always employ due dilligence in protecting the athletes who skate with us.
Take a look at some of what you will be learning from Instructor Davis!
"We absolutely love Bobby Davis. Bobby is one of the best skills coaches with which my boys have trained. He has a unique ability to design complex multistage drills that challenge stick-handling, passing and skating ability, and he also breaks those drills down into digestible components. No mistake goes by without corrective instruction. We skate with Bobby whenever he is available." - Wayne Jervis (Greenwich, CT)
"Bobby is an offensive player who keeps opponents honest with his speed...has all the ability in the world, and is a real game-breaker." - Bruce Crowder (Head Coach, Northeastern University, Hockey East)
"Bobby is one of the best coaches that I have ever worked with. He has an incredible, creative imagination for seeing the offensive side of the game, which translates to some amazing training drills to help every player maximize their abilities." - Tim Kyrkostas (Head Coach, IHC Islanders, NCDC)
"Bobby is one of the most skilled players I have ever coached." - Henrik Evertsson (General Manager, Vaxjo Lakers, SEL)
"Bobby is one of the most skilled and creative players I've ever had the chance to share the ice with. His passion for the game is infectious." - Trevor Rosen (Northern Michigan University Center, WCHA)
Make sure to get in on the fun and reserve your lesson with Instructor Davis today!
Every Thursday in April is reserved for Private Lessons, from 1PM to 2PM.
CHOOSE AN OPTION FOR YOUR LESSONS WITH DAVIS HOCKEY ©:
INSTRUCTOR DAVIS
Phone: (248) 894-2670
Email: bobbydavishockey@yahoo.com