Valerio Speed Academy 2026-27 – Denver, CO

Join Shannon Valerio, Stride Specialist and Master of Mechanics, for our in-season training program. As a former world-class, professional in-line speed skater and University of Denver hockey alumna, Shannon brings her 50 years of competitive skating, exercise science background and coaching experience to an exciting new program.

Although she has earned a reputation for guiding her skaters to dramatic improvements in just a short amount of time, Shannon knew there was a way to provide even more value to her clients. Always pushing the envelope in skating development and instruction, she developed Valerio Speed Academy for high-level hockey players as a holistic program based on actual learning theory.

At the Academy, a themed week approach will include advanced edge work, force production and acceleration techniques for improved speed and overall agility. Learning the science behind every step and stride on the ice, the details of edge placement and weight distribution create a more efficient, self-correcting skater.

Skaters can choose to participate in one, or both, 10 week programs during the season. Each “squad” includes:

• One hour-long on-ice session a week
• Weekly full academy zoom session (weekly debrief, discussion and prep)
• One physical interactive playbook
• Valerio Speed Lab jersey

Squad Options (Skaters commit to one day/time for the full 10-week session):

• Mondays, 2:45pm @The Ice Ranch

• Tuesdays, 7:10am @ South Suburban Sports Complex
• Wednesdays, 7:10 @ Family Sports
• Thursdays, 7:10 @ Family Sports

Session 1 – September – November

Session 2 – December – February

Price: $1000/session

* Discount of $100 if commitment to both sessions

** Sibling discount (inquire for details)