OFFICIAL HOME OF
EASTERN STARS IHC
TRAINING AND COACHING PROCESS
We welcome players of all skill levels, including absolute beginners. At first, we will have a quick talk to find out a little bit about your background and your objectives. We will invite you to one of our sessions as soon as possible, so you could start skating. Our coaches will assess what your skill level is, and what your development needs are, and will put you with the right group of players for drills and practice (scrimmage).
Our training sessions are fun and friendly events, we welcome everyone and aim to give you the best experience from playing ice hockey. We play non-checking hockey, in line with EIHA rules for recreational teams, so nobody is going to be hit or otherwise intentionally harmed. If you leave the ice tired, sweaty and with a big smile on your face – it means it was a good training session!
As soon as you are ready, you will start playing friendly games with us against other recreational clubs, and you will be invited to join our traditional weekly scrimmage sessions for advanced and experienced players.
Our coaches also offer individual, one to one, training sessions in a purpose-built studio (off the ice) that is kitted out professionally for stick handling and shooting skills development.
If you are an absolute beginner, or if you have any specific aspects you would like to address, the best place to start may be a consultation with one of our coaches.
MEET THE COACHES
Vilius Krakauskas
Head Coach
Over 20 years of experience in ice hockey. Through the years represented numerous clubs around the Europe, including Lithuania, Latvia, Sweden and the UK.
Has been a part of National Team Lithuania U-18, U-20. Currently a development coach at Harringay Hounds IHC, and head coach at Eastern Stars IHC, Lee Valley Ice Centre, London, UK.
As well as hockey, also holds level 3 personal trainer qualification in physical preparation and nutrition.
Lukas Frlicka
Coach
30 years of ice hockey experience, majority in native Slovakia, representing club HK Spisska Nova Ves through junior level all the way to the men’s. Pro career cut short by injury, but restarted playing in the UK for University of London Dragons, whom he later coached. Also coached NIHL1 and U18 juniors in Romford.
Currently coaching at Haringey Hounds IHC, head coaching U12 and U18 and helping with development across all junior age groups, coaching Eastern Stars IHC at Lee Valley Ice Centre.
WANT TO GET BETTER?
Our coaches also offer personalised off-ice skills training and one-to-one consultation. Their skills studio SnipeTech is professionally equipped for mastering shots, stick handling and body work. This is a unique ice hockey skills studio for London. If you are an absolute beginner - an initial consultation with a professional coach is a perfect way to start your journey in ice hockey. Click the SnipeTech banner to explore and book your first session!
