U16 SULLIVAN - TIER 1: News

The Greater Boston Vipers U16 Elite team recently traveled North to partake in the annual “Iron Man ” camping training camp!

This camp is designed to incorporate all of our off season exercises into one final weekend with many individual, team and small group competitions.

The primary goal is emphasize the importance of proper planning, physical and mental preparation, sacrifice, commitment with the final initiative for us to become a “Unified Hockey Team!”.

Weekend Activities: (Results)

• Max Out Pushups: 1^st Place Lovell -101 / 2^nd Place Somerville - 80 / 3^rd Place- Fantasia - 70
• Sit Ups (6 Minutes Max): 1^st Place Somerville - 404 / 2^nd Place Petrie - 297 / 3^rd Place-Guttadaro - 204
• Squats (6 Minute Max): 1^st Place – Lovell – 400 / 2^nd Place – McPherson – 371 / 3^rd Place – McDonald 360
• Basketball Tournament : Champions Team Fantasia, Guardia, Kelly (Senior Elite Team DEMANDS rematch)
• 6 Mile Run (Top 5): McPherson, Lovell, Petrie, Kelly, Somerville
• Lake Swim (500 Yard): Coach Rick “Phelps” Guardia, McPherson, Mason, McDonald, Somerville
• Other Activities: Donkey Cinderblock Walk 50 Yard Dash, 50 Yard Bridge Challenge - “Everyone Is A Winner”

Team Pyramid Of Success: (Team Breakouts / Debate / Presentations)

• This exercise truly exemplifies the capabilities of this age level as the group presentations and interactive dialogue/debate was amazing!
• Breakout sessions covered Season 2012: (Team Rules, Code Of Ethics, Ice Time Special Teams, Personal/Team Goals, Mission Statement)

“It’s More Than Just A Game… It’s about building the fundamental skill sets to succeed in Life”…   GBV Coaching Staff