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Ice Hockey Clinics
Summer Skill,
Speed and Strength Development Clinic
Hockey players under the age of 18 who are committed to improving their game can benefit from this combo on/off ice program. The program was designed by professional players and coaches who will also lead the instruction. In addition, a professional trainer from Body Zone’s renowned SPRINT Speed and Agility Camp will work with our pros to further build upon players’ athleticism. This program covers: Individual Skills Team Concepts Age Specific Techniques Off Ice Workouts
Matt Herneisen He played professionally as a center from 1998 through 2009. A Gilbertsville, Pa. native, Herneisen’s final two seasons were with his hometown Reading Royals where he served as captain. Prior to joining Body Zone, Herneisen was the Royals assistant coach for one season. Herneisen went to Atlanta Thrashers rookie camp in 2002 as a free agent and followed it up with one of his best seasons. While playing with the Sault St. Marie Greyhounds of the Onatrio Hockey League, where his coach was former Flyer John Vanbiesbrouck, Herneisen finished second on the club in points (61) to former flyer and current Columbus Blue Jackets Jeff Carter (71). Off the ice, Matt will be honored as an Outstanding Young Professional in the Community by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on February 11, 2012. Ryan Cruthers He made his professional debut in the ECHL in 2008. Since turning pro he has also spent significant time in the American Hockey League with affiliates of the Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks and Washington Capitals (Hershey Bears). Known for his offensive prowess, Cruthers has averaged better than a point a game in 216 contests as a pro entering 2011-2012. Cruthers played collegiately at Army and Robert Morris University after a distinguished high school career. In his first year at Army Cruthers tied for the team lead in points and won the Heinmiller Award given to the program’s most outstanding freshman. He was second in scoring as a sophomore. Realizing he had a shot to play professionally Cruthers transferred to Robert Morris University for his final two seasons. He was the Colonials leading scorer both seasons. He was captain and a Hobey Baker nominee as a senior. Nate Seager He continued his education at Slippery Rock University, earning his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. Seager’s interests lie in strength and performance training. While at Body Zone he has trained athletes in our Berks Bruins travel ice hockey programs and BZ Elite travel lacrosse program. Seager also does one-one-one training with members of our award-winning fitness center and conducts the popular Golf Condition Program. For more information: |
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Herneisen is currently Body Zone’s Director of Ice Hockey and
head coach for its
Cruthers, a center, is no stranger to Reading hockey fans as
he’s played for the Reading Royals since 2009. He is
currently the Royals captain and all-time leading scorer. 
Seager has been a personal trainer at Body Zone since 2007. He
grew up in Myerstown, PA where he attended ELCO High school and
played soccer and baseball.