A Division of Apogee Hockey

Join the Speed Revolution

Speed has never been more important than it is in today’s game. Learn modern skating methods from the speed skating world to become the fastest and best skater on the ice. Fly like MacKinnon. Dance like McDavid.

Specialized Training

Small Groups. Big Gains. At VSL, we never sacrifice your hockey player’s development for the bottom line. All sessions are done on full-ice to maximize your speed development, agility and full-rink awareness as you execute game-like scenarios with Shannon’s personally developed, unique drills.

These unique methods ensure your skater will see quantifiable results, and will do so in days and weeks, not months and years. Each session is designed for maximum speed gains as you achieve optimal technique, and to help keep you at top speed for your entire game. Learn to maintain speed while playmaking, carrying the puck through the neutral zone and gain explosive power while executing creative plays in the offensive zone.

We offer year-round training programs for the most serious athletes as room allows. Please contact us for availability.

Results

Camps

Camps consist of both long-term speed and strength development, and short, week-long intensives modeled after elite speed skating training at the Olympic Training Center. Learn to push your body like you never have before by participating in our six week spring Speed and Strength Camp, or our week long “Intensives.” All camps are designed for high-level skaters, and are limited to 14+ AAA, high school varsity, junior and college level players.

Players interested in participating in a camp should complete an interest form so we can get to know you and determine if you’re ready for our elite training camps.

2024-25 Camps and Clinics (all held in Denver, Colorado unless otherwise noted).

  • Fall Break Pee Wee/Bantam Camp – Oct 14 – 17, 2024
  • College, Juniors, Prep-School, 18U/16U AAA Winter Break Drop-Ins –
  • 5th Annual Holiday Speed Camp – Dec 28-31, 2024
  • Spring Speed and Strength Camps – April 7 – May 16 2025
  • Ft. Collins Elite Speed and Power Camps – June/July 2025
  • Elite DU Speed and Strength Camps – June/July/August 2025
  • Colorado Springs advanced-level skating camp – July 2025
  • Pre-Season Boot Camp – Steamboat
    • Steamboat Springs, CO – July 28 – Aug 1, 2025