Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey League Drumstick Clinics
Clinics for current Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey League members.
6U/8U
10U
OhioHealth Chiller North (8144 Highfield Drive, Lewis Center, OH 43035)
Coached by Derek Read
Station-based training with an emphasis on supporting the "Core 5" in a fun and engaging atmosphere.
Cost: $30 per clinic
About Coach Read: Derek has been working as a youth hockey coach for the past 8 years in Colorado, Finland, Norway, and now Columbus. He is currently the Coordinator of Player and Coach Development for the Blue Jackets Hockey League and pursuing his masters in sports coaching and his doctorate in coaching and teaching studies. Before moving to Columbus in July, 2023, Derek lived, studied, and coached abroad in Norway as the Director of Player Development for Jar Idrettslag and in Finland getting his Bachelors in sports coaching and management and coaching for the Lahti Junior Pelicans. Derek is passionate about and specializes in developing players, and coaches for players, from the beginning of their hockey career until they are 16U, utilizing best practices for foundational motor skill development, game understanding, and enjoyment of sport.
For more information, please contact Coach Derek Read - dread@bluejacketshockeyleague.com