AH Training is founded by Ashley Holmes, a certified power skating coach specializing in skating development for hockey players of different ages and skill levels. Ashley has experience coaching athletes from beginners through AAA and Junior levels, with an emphasis on speed, efficiency, edge control and confidence.
AH Training focuses on skating as the foundation of hockey performance. Athletes receive focused coaching designed to improve stride mechanics, edge control, balance, acceleration, transitions, speed and confidence on the ice. Sessions are structured around progressive skill development and game-relevant movement.
Programs include:
Little Tykes – Ages 5–8: Introduction to skating fundamentals including balance, stride mechanics, stopping, turning and confidence.
U9–U12 Edge Fundamentals: Balance, agility, edge control and skating confidence.
U9–U12 Edge/Speed COMP: Speed creation, acceleration and skating efficiency for competitive players.
U13–U16 Edge/Speed COMP: Advanced edge work, speed and game-transfer movement skills.
High Performance – U18AAA/U22/Junior: Advanced skating development focused on power, acceleration, speed creation and game-speed execution.
AH Training also offers team training, private groups and specialized development sessions for hockey teams and associations.
Skills Kids Develop
. Skating technique
. Edge control
. Speed and acceleration
. Balance and agility
. Stride efficiency
. Stopping and turning
. Confidence on the ice
. Game-speed movement
. Power and quickness
