KEY FACILITIES
Reber-Thomas Dining Center
LaHaye Recreation & Fitness Center Rock Wall Beach Volleyball Courts
LaHaye Recreation & Fitness Center Courts
Thomas Indoor Soccer Center
Liberty Natatorium
Club Sports Complex Gym
Williams Stadium
Liberty Mountain Snowflex Centre
Liberty Arena
Montview
Bowling Alley
Liberty University Indoor Practice Facility
BE THE FUTURE OF LIBERTY HOCKEY
Liberty University Hockey Camp (LUHC) is run by Liberty’s American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) coaches and is held at the LaHaye Ice Center in Lynchburg, Va.
LUHC provides the same quality hockey instruction that has pushed the Liberty Men’s and Women’s Hockey programs to the top of the ACHA DI national rankings. Emphasis is placed on preparation, responsibility, devotion, discipline, and sacrifice — the foundations of Liberty’s program. Students learn both on and off the ice through interaction with coaches, counselors, and other campers.
LAHAYE ICE CENTER
• Pro shop
• 10 suites
• 2 concession areas
• Three-quarter bowl seating around the rink
• Club Sports administrative offices
Men’s DI appearances in 15 of 17 national tournaments, including a final four appearance in 2023
Men’s DII appearances in 10+ national tournaments, including four appearances in championship game
First school to ever send four ACHA teams to nationals in the same year
MEN’S
WOMEN’S
MEN’S DI ASSOCIATE
MEN’S DI ASSISTANT COACH
MEN’S DII ASSISTANT COACH
WOMEN’S DII HEAD COACH
Kirk Handy
DI HEAD COACH
Chris Lowes
DI HEAD COACH
Jeff Boettger
COACH
Josh Graham
Jonathan Chung
Rena Leone
Ben Hughes
MEN’S HOCKEY DIRECTOR
MEN’S DII HEAD COACH
Joshua Wagner
MEN’S DIII HEAD COACH
Angie Witt
SPORTS MEDICINE DIRECTOR
Brooke Williamson
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS & SUMMER PROGRAMMING
Jared Lovelace
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COORDINATOR
Brett Berthiaume
RECRUITMENT & SUMMER PROGRAMMING COORDINATOR
SESSION ONE: MITE, SQUIRT, AND PEEWEE
Male | U8 Mite (2017-18) | U10 Squirt (2015-16) | U12 Peewee (2013-14) | June 12-14
Cost: $625 (Residential) | $525 (Day) | Only U12+ are permitted to stay overnight
C URRICULUM
SKILLS
• Passing
• Shooting
• Stickhandling
• Puck protection
SKATING
• Daily power skating instruction
DRYLAND (FEATURES OFF-ICE SHOOTING AREA)
• Stick skills
• Agility, balance, and footwork
• Hand-eye coordination
SMALL AREA GAMES
• Opportunities to learn through game play
• Promoting creative thinking
• Daily teaching plans using team play*
GOALIE INSTRUCTION
(Implemented during group on-ice sessions)
*Adjustment to camp groups may be made following the first on-ice session.
SESSION TWO: BANTAM
Male | U14 Bantam (2011-12) | June 16-18 | Cost: $625 (Residential)
C URRICULUM
SMALL AREA GAMES
SMALL AREA GAMES
• Opportunities to learn through game play
• Promoting creative thinking
• Daily teaching plans using team play*
TEAM CONCEPTS
• Instructions regarding play in odd-man situations
• Creating time and space with and without the puck
• Common offensive and defensive responsibilities
DRYLAND (FEATURES OFF-ICE SHOOTING AREA)
• Stick skills
• Agility, balance, and footwork
• Hand-eye coordination
GOALIE INSTRUCTION (IMPLEMENTED DURING GROUP ON-ICE SESSIONS)
• Strengthening fundamental skill development
• Improving balance, agility, and speed
• Controlling the puck
• Applying real-game situations
*Adjustment to student groups may be made following the first on-ice evaluations.
SESSION THREE: U16
Male | U16 (2009-10) | June 20-22 | Cost: $625 (Residential)
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ACTIVITIES & TRAINING PROVIDED
• On-ice skills, development, and game competition*
• Workout sessions
• Mental confidence training
• Sport ministry sessions
• Q & A with coaching staff
• Game film session
• Dryland training
• Testimonies and worship
• Meet and greet with Liberty University Admissions
GOALIE INSTRUCTION (IMPLEMENTED DURING GROUP ON-ICE SESSIONS)
• Strengthening fundamental skill development
• Improving balance, agility, and speed
• Controlling the puck
• Applying real-game situations
*Adjustment to student groups may be made following the first on-ice evaluations.
Male | U18 (2007-08)| June 24-26 | Cost: $625 (Residential)
C URRICULUM
ACTIVITIES & TRAINING PROVIDED
• On-ice skills, development, and game competition*
• Workout sessions
• Mental confidence training
• Sport ministry sessions
• Q & A with coaching staff
• Game film session
• Dryland training
• Testimonies and worship
• Meet and greet with Liberty University Admissions
GOALIE INSTRUCTION (IMPLEMENTED DURING GROUP ON-ICE SESSIONS)
• Strengthening fundamental skill development
• Improving balance, agility, and speed
• Controlling the puck
• Applying real-game situations
*Adjustment to student groups may be made following the first on-ice evaluations.
SESSION FIVE: GIRLS
Female | U8 Mite (2017-18) | U10 Squirt (2015-16) | U12 Peewee (2013-14) | U14 Bantam (2011-12) | U16 (2009-10) | July 26-28 |
Cost: $625 (Residential) | $525 (Day) | Only U12+ are permitted to stay overnight.
CURRICULUM
SMALL AREA GAMES
• Opportunities to learn through game play
• Promoting creative thinking
• Daily teaching plans using team play*
TEAM CONCEPTS
• Instructions regarding play in odd-man situations
• Creating time and space with and without the puck
• Common offensive and defensive responsibilities
DRYLAND (FEATURES OFF-ICE SHOOTING AREA)
• Stick skills
• Agility, balance, and footwork
• Hand-eye coordination
GOALIE INSTRUCTION (IMPLEMENTED DURING GROUP ON-ICE SESSIONS)
• Strengthening fundamental skill development
• Improving balance, agility, and speed
• Controlling the puck
• Applying real-game situations
*Adjustment to student groups may be made following the first on-ice evaluations.
