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2010 Fall Small Group Training! (Sept-Dec)
Karn Skating Dynamics is now taking requests for Sept. – Dec. Small Group Training.
Our locations and hours:
BLAKE- 6:00-8:30 am, B’VILLE- 6:00-7:30 am, EP- 6:30-8:30 am, & PLYMOUTH- 6:00-8:00 am
Kids skate for a 1/2 hour once a week! Sign up at the bottom of our Small Group Training page!
Mark Parrish on Why He’s Never Been Better
Star Tribune hockey writer Michael Russo recently had a chat with hometown star Mark Parrish and posted to his fantastic blog Russo’s Rants. Mark credits Barry with helping him skate better than ever:
Parrish looks in exceptional shape and seems to be skating better than ever after working this summer with powerskating extraordinaire Barry Karn, who runs the local Karn Skating Dynamics and works with the Calgary Flames.
“I’ve never felt better on the ice. It’s amazing. I’ve known him for years and finally got stubborn enough to realize I probably need a little help with my skating. I can already feel the difference.”
Read the article in it’s entirety here.
Former Karn Student Nick Leddy
In a recent article in Max Preps, Jodi was asked about her experience working with Nick Leddy as a youngster:
“When he was 10 he was skating with high school kids. One of his teachers, Jodi Karn, said, ‘See that kid out there. You’re going to be watching him on TV some day.’ Even when he was just 5-3 and 115 pounds he was fearless. Once he went up against a 6-3 player and Nick came out of the corner with the puck.”
Way to go Nick!
Check out the article here.
The Flames and Barry in the Calgary Sun
Check out this article about Barry’s work with the Flames from The Calgary Sun:
Skating guru leaves his mark
By RANDY SPORTAK
Watching Barry Karn skate is a treat. Even for professional hockey players.
“You wonder why he’s not in the NHL,” marvelled Flames prospect J.D. Watt. “He’s so smooth. You know it works. Do it on the ice over and over and it will come natural to you.”
One of the premier power skating coaches in the world, Karn has been working with the up-and-coming future Flames during this week’s development camp at the Saddledome. Karn has been working as a consultant for the Flames for several years now, helping them develop their skating skills. His impact is minute to the naked eye, but it will make a difference, he insists, with repetition.
“It took Tiger Woods six months to change his swing, so it takes a little while to change the way you stand over your skates, but it makes a big difference for them.”
Read the article in it’s entirety here.
A.M. Small Group Training (Sept.-May)
The registration for our A.M. Small Group Training is on going throughout the school year!
Our popular small group training is available at four metro rinks on different days of the week: Blake (M,W,F) , Eden Prairie (Tues) , Plymouth (Wed) , and Burnsville (Thurs).
If you haven’t already, head on over to the registration page now and secure your spot.
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