The JIVO Hockey Camp is where elite players come to get sharp, get fast, and get ahead. Five high-intensity days in Zurich—on and off the ice—designed to push your limits and unlock your next level.
This isn’t just another pre-season camp. It’s your chance to train with world-class coaches from around the globe, immerse yourself in a professional environment, and connect with players who are just as driven as you are. Every session is built to challenge you: explosive on-ice training, game-focused skill development, hands-on workshops, and innovative performance formats that test your body and sharpen your mind.
You’ll feel it from day one—this camp hits different. The energy, the pace, the people. You’ll push yourself harder, recover smarter, and walk away sharper than ever before. With expert guidance, real-time feedback, and a high-performance atmosphere, you’ll be ready to enter the season with confidence, focus, and a serious edge.
Where the action will happen
The JIVO Hockey Camp takes place at the world-class Swiss Life Arena in Zurich—home of the ZSC Lions and one of the most advanced hockey arenas in Europe. With cutting-edge training facilities, and a pro-level atmosphere, this is the ultimate environment to push your limits and perform at your best.
Everything about this arena is built for high performance—from state-of-the-art locker rooms and gym spaces to the intensity of the rink itself. It’s more than just a venue. It’s where elite players go to get game-ready.
Big energy. Big opportunity. There’s no better place to sharpen your skills and kick off your season.
Marco Rosa
Skills- and Video-Coach
Marco has been head coach of Asiago Hockey Junior 1935 since the 2022/23 season, focusing on developing young players‘ skills, discipline, and confidence on and off the ice.
A former pro, he was drafted into the NHL and played in top European leagues before joining Asiago, where he won two Italian championships and two Alps Hockey League titles. His playing career is marked by leadership, determination, and success at every level.
From 2007 to 2017, Marco was head power skating instructor for Scary Skate Inc., training NHL and pro players in advanced skating techniques. He completed the Coaching Program through Hockey University and Hockey Canada, bringing high-level expertise to his coaching approach.
Severin Blindenbacher
On-Ice- and Defense Coach
Since retiring from pro hockey, Severin has focused on developing the next generation of players with an emphasis on tactical understanding and defensive excellence.
A former Swiss National Team defenseman, he had a standout career with the ZSC Lions, winning multiple National League titles and competing in the Champions Hockey League. Drafted by the NHL’s Phoenix Coyotes, he also played in North America with the AHL’s Texas Stars.
Severin represented Switzerland in several IIHF World Championships and the Olympic Games. Known for his hockey IQ, leadership, and mentorship, he completed his coaching education with the Swiss Ice Hockey Federation and now brings elite-level insight to every session.
Matthias Nemec
Goalie and Mental-Coach
Mathias has been a dedicated goaltending coach and mentor since ending his professional playing career. He focuses on building young goaltenders’ fundamentals, game awareness, and mental resilience.
As a former pro, he played for top German teams including Ravensburg Towerstars, Augsburger Panther, SC Riessersee, EHC Freiburg, and Heilbronner Falken, known for his calm presence, positional strength, and leadership in the DEL2 and DEL.
Since retiring, Mathias has coached both youth and pro goalies, blending elite playing experience with a modern, analytical coaching style. He’s completed advanced goaltending education and continues to train the next generation with passion and precision.
Fabian Wolbert
Athletic Trainer and Nutrition Coach
Fabian brings years of experience in performance optimization and recovery, combining sports therapy, athletic training, neuro-athletic methods, and nutrition coaching into a holistic approach.
As a certified sports therapist, athletic and neuro-athletic trainer, and nutrition coach, he focuses on helping athletes reach peak performance through individualized strategies that address both body and mind.
Fabian has worked with athletes across various levels, tailoring programs that improve movement quality, resilience, and recovery. His integrated methods support long-term development, reduce injury risk, and elevate overall athletic potential.
Coen Takken
Physiotherapist
Coen is an experienced physiotherapist and founder of REHA-4-HEALTH in Zurich, bringing over a decade of expertise in rehabilitation and performance support to elite athletes.
He has been an integral part of the ZSC Lions organization for more than ten years, working closely with the first team for the past six seasons. Known for his holistic approach, Coen blends in-depth clinical knowledge with modern performance methods tailored to each athlete’s needs.
Based at the state-of-the-art Swiss Life Arena, he leverages cutting-edge facilities to deliver top-level care, helping players recover fully and perform at their best through every stage of their career.
Nikolai Kuntz
Osteopath
Nikolai’s approach is centered on understanding how each athlete truly functions, identifying individual needs to enhance performance and prevent injury.
With a deep belief that everything in the body is connected, his work focuses on recognizing and treating dysfunctions by addressing root causes rather than just symptoms. His expertise helps athletes move better, recover faster, and perform at their best.
Nikolai has worked with players at all levels, using a holistic and personalized method that combines functional movement analysis, hands-on treatment, and tailored mobility strategies. His detailed understanding of athletic biomechanics makes him a vital part of any high-performance team.
July 14, Day 1
Foundation & Skill Development
- Arrival
- Testing
- Lunch
- Testing
- Workout
- Ice-Time: Foundation & Individual Skill Development
- Warm-Up
Edgework, agility, balance drills - Skating Techniques
Power strides, crossovers, backward acceleration
Quick transitions (forwards to backwards, pivots) - Stickhandling & Puck Control
- Hands in tight areas, deception, fakes, using feet
- Shooting & Scoring
Shooting in stride, weight transfer, quick release - Goaltender Work
Angles, positioning, rebounds
- Warm-Up
- Team Cool-Down
- Dinner
July 15, Day 2
Puck Movement & Decision Making
- Breakfast
- Team Warm-Up
- Ice-Time 1
- Passing & Receiving
Quick touch passes, sauce passes, deception
Using indirect passes off the boards - Defensive & Offensive Tactics
Defensemen: Gap control, closing lanes, angling
Forwards: Attacking lanes, finding soft areas - Goalie Integration
Screens, deflections, lateral tracking
- Passing & Receiving
- Testing
- Lunch
- Testing
- Workout
- Ice-Time 2
- Shooting in Game Scenarios
Scoring from different angles, one-timers, rebounds - Small Area Battles
1v1 & 2v2 puck protection drills - Full-Ice Transition Game
Breakout to offensive rush
- Shooting in Game Scenarios
- Team Cool-Down
- Dinner
- Player Workshop
July 16, Day 3
Speed & Compete Level
- Breakfast
- Team Warm-Up
- Ice-Time
- Acceleration & Agility
First 3 strides, lateral movement, transition speed - Battles & Compete
1v1 D & F strategies along the boards and net-front - Creating Offense Under Pressure
Forwards: Reading gaps, attacking defenders - Defensemen: Gapping up, defensive stick positioning Goalie Work
Lateral tracking, post-to-post movement
- Acceleration & Agility
- Agility | Speed Court Group 1
- Agility | Speed Court Group 2
- Lunch
- Event
- BBQ
July 17, Day 4
Game Simulation & Tactical Play
- Breakfast
- Team Warm-Up
- Ice-Time 1:
- Game Situations
D & F Strategies 2v1, odd-man rushes, Individual defensive & offensive tactics - PP/PK Strategies
Forwards: Deceptive puck movement, net-front presence & goal scoring
Defense: Shot blocking, clearing the crease - Goalie Situational Training
- Game Situations
- Presentation | Individual Season Plan
- Lunch
- Workout
- Ice-Time 2:
- Position-Specific Execution Execution
Angling , regroup escapes, entries - High-Intensity Scrimmage
Focus on applying skills under pressure
- Position-Specific Execution Execution
- Team-Cooldown
- Dinner
- Player Workshop
July 18, Day 5
Game Execution
- Breakfast
- Team Warm-Up
- Ice-Time:
- Review of Key Skills
- Small Area D & F Drills Under pressure
Skating, Shooting, Passing - High-Tempo Scrimmage
Coaches stopping play to reinforce decision-making - Final Evaluations & Feedback and Fun Competition Game
- Team Cool-Down
- End of Camp / Feedback
- Departure
Just steps from the Swiss Life Arena: the 4-star Mercure Hotel—your home for the week. With wellness, rooftop views, and modern rooms built for rest and reset, it’s the perfect place to recharge between sessions. Train hard, recover right, and wake up ready to go again.
This is where your season starts. Ready to lead, rise, and stand out? Fill in your details – we’ll get back to you with everything you need to know. Let’s make it iconic.
