Program Overview

Skating Clinic featuring NHL NY Rangers Skills Coach Mark Ciaccio AND off-ice training led by former Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the NHL Colorado Avalanche, Casey Bond and Performance Den Staff

at Big Bear Ice Arena ~ $399.00

Program Description

TRAIN WITH THE PROS:  Mark Ciaccio is the Skating Coach for the NHL NY Rangers and Casey Bond is the former Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the NHL Colorado Avalanche, and Performance Den Staff.

Mark Ciaccio is the skating coach for the NHL's New York Rangers. This clinic will focus on all aspects of skating which is the most important skill for ice hockey. Mark will teach you how to become a better skater forwards, backwards, laterally and transitionally. You will be taught the proper techniques and posture for effective skating. The area that will help you gain a competitive edge is the ability to start quickly and progress into nice, long and efficient strides. Mark will teach and demonstrate all of his secrets. This clinic is a MUST! 

• 35 years International Powerskating Coach
• Currently Skills Coach for the New York Rangers (NHL)
• Former Powerskating Coach for the Phoenix Coyotes (NHL)
• Former Powerskating Coach San Antonio Rampage (AHL)
• Worked with Los Angeles Kings (NHL), Phoenix Roadrunners (IHL), Springfield Falcons (AHL), Utah Grizzlies (AHL)
• German National Hockey Federation, any players fro US Olympic Hockey Team
• Former Head Coach N Scorpions (CHL & WPHL)

Casey Bond is the former Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Colorado Avalanche and a 2022 Stanley Cup Champion, Casey brings 25+ years of expertise in transforming athletes into champions. With his cutting-edge approach to sports performance, he’s ready to help you elevate your game both on and off the ice.

Off-ice training will be at The Performance Den which is located in Big Bear Ice Arena.  Tthis premier 6,000-square-foot facility is where the next generation of athletes trains like pros. From strength and conditioning to injury prevention, Casey and his staff provide everything you need to perform at your best.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to train with the best!

Program Detail

June 16-19, 2025

Session 1   2014-8U Advanced     
                    on ice:   9:30am -  11:30am
                    off ice:  11:45am - 12:45pm

Session 2   2007-2014*   (*2014 with prior approval)
                          off ice:  10:30am -  11:30am
                    on ice:   11:45am -  1:45pm