Burlington, Ontario · on ice development

Hockey Player Development in Burlington

Private lessons and small-group training with Jordan Szwarz — a Burlington native who played and captained at the pro level in four of the world's top leagues. 

850+
Pro games
4
Top leagues · AHL, NHL, KHL, DEL
7×
Captain/Assistant
Burlington
Born and raised

Home ice sessions run at PowerPlay Hockey Training Facility on Harvester Rd, Burlington.

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Programs

TRAIN LIKE A PRO

Small groups, real reps and the habits that carry to game day. 

U9 · U11 · U13+

Battle Ready

1v1s, puck protection, board battles and net-front — the compete and habits Jordan learned in four of the world's top pro leagues.

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1-on-1 · Semi-private

Private Lessons

Sessions built around one player's game — skill gaps, position work, pre-tryout prep. Pick your focus areas below.

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AAA · 2012–2015

AAA Pro Habits

Pace, detail and preparation for AAA players who want to play at the next level.

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Private & semi-private

Build Your Session

Pick 1–3 focus areas when you book, and Jordan plans the session around exactly what your player needs to work on.

Skating

  • Stride & first three steps
  • Crossovers
  • Edges & tight turns
  • Pivots & transitions
  • Backwards skating
  • Stops & starts

Puck Skills

  • Stickhandling in tight
  • Puck protection
  • Dekes & deception
  • Receiving passes (incl. in the feet)
  • Backhand

Shooting

  • Wrist & snap shot
  • Release in motion
  • One-timers
  • Shooting off the pass
  • Tips & rebounds

Compete & Battles

  • Board battles
  • Net-front
  • 1v1 attack & defence
  • Body position
  • Angling

Passing & Playmaking

  • Forehand & backhand passing
  • Passing in motion
  • Saucer passes
  • Bank & area passes
  • Vision & finding the open player

Forwards

  • Faceoffs
  • Forechecking
  • Net-front play
  • Give-and-go & support play

Defence

  • Gap control
  • Retrievals & breakouts
  • Walking the line
  • Point shots
  • Defending the rush

Defence sessions are booked with a Szwarz-approved former pro defenceman.

Hockey IQ

  • Positioning
  • Reading plays
  • Small-area decisions
  • Playing without the puck

Formats: Private (1 player) · Semi-private (2–3) · Mini group (4–6) · Single & 8-session packs

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About Jordan

From Burlington Minor Hockey to 850+ Pro Games — and Back

Jordan grew up playing in Burlington and came through the Burlington Eagles AAA program before captaining the OHL's Saginaw Spirit.

He went on to play more than 850 pro games across four of the world's top leagues: the AHL, NHL, KHL and Germany's DEL.

Leadership followed him everywhere. He wore a letter on seven teams: captain of the Saginaw Spirit, Portland Pirates, Providence Bruins and Belleville Senators, and an alternate captain with the Springfield Falcons, Adler Mannheim and the Schwenninger Wild Wings.

Now he's home in Burlington, teaching the habits, compete and leadership that kept him in pro hockey for 15+ years.

Hometown
Burlington, Ontario
Minor hockey
Burlington Eagles AAA
Pro career
850+ games · AHL, NHL, KHL, DEL
Leadership
Wore a letter on 7 teams
Captain
Saginaw · Portland · Providence · Belleville
Alternate captain
Springfield · Mannheim · Schwenningen

The Szwarz approach

What Every Session Builds

Compete

Win the puck, protect it, and want it more than the player across from you.

Detail

Body position, stick position, first steps — the small things coaches notice.

Preparation

How pros get ready to play — on the ice and before they step on it.

Leadership

Lessons from wearing a letter on seven teams: how to set the tone, hold yourself accountable and lift the players around you.

Camps

March Break & Summer Development Camps

Full-week camps with Jordan for birth years 2017, 2018, 2019. Dates TBC · 450+ HST.

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Summer 2027 · Burlington

Summer Rep Development Camps

Five days, two hours a day on PowerPlay’s small-ice surfaces, 10 players max. More touches, more reps and pro-level coaching for rep players who want to show up to tryouts and the season ahead of the pack.

Camp weeks

Summer 2027 weeks to be announced — join the list to get first access.

2016 / 2017 Rep

Morning Session

Time
9:00–11:00am
Price
$500 + HST / week
Group size
6 players max

Five mornings, two hours of ice each day. Skating, puck skills, shooting and compete for rep players getting ready for the season ahead.

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2018 / 2019 Rep

Afternoon Session

Time
1:00–3:00pm
Price
$500 + HST / week
Group size
8 players max

Five afternoons, two hours of ice each day. Strong fundamentals, quick feet and confidence with the puck for young rep players.

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What Every Camp Includes

6-8 Players Max

Small groups mean more puck touches and more one-on-one coaching.

Small-Ice Training

More puck touches, more battles and faster decisions.

Pro-Led Coaching

Run by Jordan Szwarz: 850+ pro games and a letter on seven teams.

Built for Rep Players

The pace, detail and compete rep players need to stand out.

Spots are limited to 6-8 players per session and fill fast. Get notified the moment weeks open.

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