We are pleased to announce the Academy of Hockey Spring Program! During the six years of our existence, we consistently have been on the cutting edge of player development by creating, developing, and adapting a holistic approach to building a skillset of a hockey player. Each year we continue to grow stronger as an organization, consistently working to grow our knowledge base as students of this great game through hours of research and discussions with coaches from youth to the NHL. This spring program is our best yet. Our coaches are confident that our suite of programs can offer players of all ages a greater learning opportunity through our individualized approach to instruction.
*Please see below an outline of programs offered as well as our staff
2020 Academy of Hockey Spring Programs:
**New - Pod 2.0 Development Program
Squirt, Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget and Junior aged travel level players
**New – Girls Development Program
Two Groups will be offered – 2008-2011 and 2001-2007 travel level players
Academy Skating Program
Squirt (10-11), Pee Wee (08-09), and Bantam/Midget (04-07) aged players
Goalie Pod Development Program
Squirt, Pee Wee, Bantam and Midget aged travel level players (2002-2011)
Mite Development Program
Mite aged players (2012-2013)
Academy of Hockey Staff
Many Special Guest Coaches as well
This spring, our coaches strive to take an innovative approach to the development of our athletes. In seasons past, our traditional POD Program focused primarily on a progression based, overall skill build that included occasional position-specific or competition-based concepts.
This Spring, beginning April 13th, we introduce POD 2.0! The core belief for all Academy Development programs is “Training to Contribute”. POD 2.0 elevates our core belief to new heights!
POD 2.0 will provide a STRUCTURED APPROACH to the following three concepts:
• Individual Skill Development
• Positional Development
• Game Development
POD 2.0 is an eight (8) week program, broken into two parts:
First 6 weeks – Individual and Positional Skill Development
Last 2 weeks – Game Development
Our POD 2.0 Development Program is a progressive and holistic approach to building a complete player by strengthening the foundation of the individual skillset, enhancing growth in their specific position and building hockey IQ by testing within game-like situations.
POD 2.0 is only offered from Junior-aged players to 2011. Goalie, Girls, Mite and Skating programs will operate differently, and will be outlined in their specific tabs below.
Our spring program provides the platform for our athletes to reach new heights through properly executed, repetition-based, training and competition, guided by our knowledgeable and experienced staff.
How to register or apply:
If interested in participating, please scroll to your birth year below. When you find the program that interests you, please either register or apply per the requirements of the program.
For programs that allow registration, once the payment is processed, you are accepted into the program.
For those programs that have an application deadline of January 31, 2020, an Academy of Hockey staff member will communicate quickly the status of your application, and no later than February 25th, 2020.
All Academy programs will utilize the state of the facilities located inside LECOM Harborcenter. All Academy programming is open to male and female players, with the exception of female only programming.
When applying or registering for programs, please ensure it fits for your family schedule. No refunds will be given for missed sessions.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Academy staff at academy@harborcenter.com.
This POD Group will contain “AAA” players only from the 2011 birth year and will include:
Included in the Pod 2.0 Development program is:
Individual Skill Development – A main focus of these sessions is to create an environment that helps an athlete understand, learn, add and apply new skills that will assist them in improving as an athlete. Through a structured, progression-based plan, our athletes will be introduced to age specific concepts that we have identified to be the foundational, yet forward thinking to excel in the way today’s game is played.
Positional Development – Forward and Defense
Forward Specific - Our intention is to create cohesion and connectivity between your overall skillset and it’s application to be an effective offensive player by exploring the following topics:
Game Development – Game development will come in all forms, from game-simulated situations to open/creative play. These concepts will challenge the athletes to execute under stress and at game speed. They will utilize newly acquired traits to build hockey IQ and focus on concepts with and without the puck.
Video - Video is essential in the teaching process and will be provided weekly via email bundles, on-ice for individual instruction, and more.
Small Group Training – Deliberate and constructive on-ice instruction is essential to skill growth. This program will have low Player to Coach ratio each session.
Off-Ice Training – Off-ice training is crucial to develop a young hockey player by building strength, speed, power, and endurance.
2011 POD 2.0 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Session Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
Session Dates:
April 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
May 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20
Ice Session Time: 5:15-6:30pm
Off-ice Session Time: 4:15-4:45pm (Wednesdays Only)
2011 POD 2.0 “COMPETE WEEKS” SCHEDULE
Session Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
Session Dates: June 1, 3, 8, 10
Ice Session Time: 5:00-6:00pm
**No off-ice sessions during the June weeks
APPLY FOR 2011 POD 2.0 PROGRAM HERE
This POD Group will contain “AAA” players only from the 2010 birth year and will include:
Included in the Pod 2.0 Development program is:
Individual Skill Development – A main focus of these sessions is to create an environment that helps an athlete understand, learn, add and apply new skills that will assist them in improving as an athlete. Through a structured, progression-based plan, our athletes will be introduced to age specific concepts that we have identified to be the foundational, yet forward thinking to excel in the way today’s game is played.
Positional Development – Forward and Defense
Forward Specific - Our intention is to create cohesion and connectivity between your overall skillset and it’s application to be an effective offensive player by exploring the following topics:
Defense Specific - Our intention is to create cohesion and connectivity between your overall skillset and its application to be an effective defenseman in both ends of the ice by exploring the following topics:
Game Development – Game development will come in all forms, from game-simulated situations to open/creative play. These concepts will challenge the athletes to execute under stress and at game speed. They will utilize newly acquired traits to build hockey IQ and focus on concepts with and without the puck.
Video - Video is essential in the teaching process and will be provided weekly via email bundles, on-ice for individual instruction, and more.
Small Group Training – Deliberate and constructive on-ice instruction is essential to skill growth. This program will have low Player to Coach ratio each session.
Off-Ice Training – Off-ice training is crucial to develop a young hockey player by building strength, speed, power, and endurance.
2010 POD 2.0 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Session Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
Session Dates:
April 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
May 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20
Ice Session Time: 6:30-7:45pm
Off-ice Session Time: 5:30-6:00pm (Wednesdays Only)
2010 POD 2.0 “COMPETE WEEKS” SCHEDULE
Session Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
Session Dates: June 1, 3, 8, 10
Ice Session Time: 5:00-6:00pm
**No off-ice sessions during the June weeks
APPLY FOR 2010 POD 2.0 PROGRAM HERE
This POD Group will contain “AAA” players only from the 2009 birth year and will include:
Included in the Pod 2.0 Development program is:
Individual Skill Development – A main focus of these sessions is to create an environment that helps an athlete understand, learn, add and apply new skills that will assist them in improving as an athlete. Through a structured, progression-based plan, our athletes will be introduced to age specific concepts that we have identified to be the foundational, yet forward thinking to excel in the way today’s game is played.
Positional Development – Forward and Defense
Forward Specific - Our intention is to create cohesion and connectivity between your overall skillset and it’s application to be an effective offensive player by exploring the following topics:
Defense Specific - Our intention is to create cohesion and connectivity between your overall skillset and its application to be an effective defenseman in both ends of the ice by exploring the following topics:
Game Development – Game development will come in all forms, from game-simulated situations to open/creative play. These concepts will challenge the athletes to execute under stress and at game speed. They will utilize newly acquired traits to build hockey IQ and focus on concepts with and without the puck.
Video - Video is essential in the teaching process and will be provided weekly via email bundles, on-ice for individual instruction, and more.
Small Group Training – Deliberate and constructive on-ice instruction is essential to skill growth. This program will have low Player to Coach ratio each session.
Off-Ice Training – Off-ice training is crucial to develop a young hockey player by building strength, speed, power, and endurance.
2009 POD 2.0 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Session Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Session Dates:
April 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21
Tuesday Ice Session Time: 4:00-5:15pm
Thursday FORWARDS Ice Session Time: 4:00-5:15pm
Thursday DEFENSEMEN Ice Session Time: 4:15-5:30pm
Off-ice Session Time: 5:35-6:35pm (Thursdays Only)
2009 POD 2.0 “COMPETE WEEKS” SCHEDULE
Session Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Session Dates: June 2, 4, 9, 11
Ice Session Time: 4:00-5:00pm
**No off-ice sessions during the June weeks
APPLY FOR 2009 POD 2.0 PROGRAM HERE
This POD Group will contain “AAA” players only from the 2008 birth year and will include:
Included in the Pod 2.0 Development program is:
Individual Skill Development – A main focus of these sessions is to create an environment that helps an athlete understand, learn, add and apply new skills that will assist them in improving as an athlete. Through a structured, progression-based plan, our athletes will be introduced to age specific concepts that we have identified to be the foundational, yet forward thinking to excel in the way today’s game is played.
Positional Development – Forward and Defense
Forward Specific - Our intention is to create cohesion and connectivity between your overall skillset and it’s application to be an effective offensive player by exploring the following topics:
Defense Specific - Our intention is to create cohesion and connectivity between your overall skillset and its application to be an effective defenseman in both ends of the ice by exploring the following topics:
Game Development – Game development will come in all forms, from game-simulated situations to open/creative play. These concepts will challenge the athletes to execute under stress and at game speed. They will utilize newly acquired traits to build hockey IQ and focus on concepts with and without the puck.
Video - Video is essential in the teaching process and will be provided weekly via email bundles, on-ice for individual instruction, and more.
Small Group Training – Deliberate and constructive on-ice instruction is essential to skill growth. This program will have low Player to Coach ratio each session.
Off-Ice Training – Off-ice training is crucial to develop a young hockey player by building strength, speed, power, and endurance.
2008 POD 2.0 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Session Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Session Dates:
April 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21
Tuesday Ice Session Time: 4:15-5:30pm
Thursday FORWARDS Ice Session Time: 4:00-5:15pm
Thursday DEFENSEMEN Ice Session Time: 4:15-5:30pm
Off-ice Session Time: 5:35-6:35pm (Tuesdays Only)
2008 POD 2.0 “COMPETE WEEKS” SCHEDULE
Session Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Session Dates: June 2, 4, 9, 11
Ice Session Time: 4:00-5:00pm
**No off-ice sessions during the June weeks
APPLY FOR 2008 POD 2.0 PROGRAM HERE
This POD Group will contain “AAA” players only from the 2007 birth year and will include:
Included in the Pod 2.0 Development program is:
Individual Skill Development – A main focus of these sessions is to create an environment that helps an athlete understand, learn, add and apply new skills that will assist them in improving as an athlete. Through a structured, progression-based plan, our athletes will be introduced to age specific concepts that we have identified to be the foundational, yet forward thinking to excel in the way today’s game is played.
Positional Development – Forward and Defense
Forward Specific - Our intention is to create cohesion and connectivity between your overall skillset and it’s application to be an effective offensive player by exploring the following topics:
Defense Specific - Our intention is to create cohesion and connectivity between your overall skillset and its application to be an effective defenseman in both ends of the ice by exploring the following topics:
Game Development – Game development will come in all forms, from game-simulated situations to open/creative play. These concepts will challenge the athletes to execute under stress and at game speed. They will utilize newly acquired traits to build hockey IQ and focus on concepts with and without the puck.
Video - Video is essential in the teaching process and will be provided weekly via email bundles, on-ice for individual instruction, and more.
Small Group Training – Deliberate and constructive on-ice instruction is essential to skill growth. This program will have low Player to Coach ratio each session.
Off-Ice Training – Off-ice training is crucial to develop a young hockey player by building strength, speed, power, and endurance.
2007 POD 2.0 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Session Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Session Dates:
April 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21
Tuesday Ice Session Time: 5:30-6:45pm
Thursday FORWARDS Ice Session Time: 5:15-6:30pm
Thursday DEFENSEMEN Ice Session Time: 5:30-6:45pm
Off-ice Session Time: 4:15-5:15pm (Tuesdays Only)
2007 POD 2.0 “COMPETE WEEKS” SCHEDULE
Session Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Session Dates: June 2, 4, 9, 11
Ice Session Time: 5:00-6:00pm
**No off-ice sessions during the June weeks
APPLY FOR 2007 POD 2.0 PROGRAM HERE
This POD Group will contain “AAA” players only from the 2006 birth year and will include:
Included in the Pod 2.0 Development program is:
Individual Skill Development – A main focus of these sessions is to create an environment that helps an athlete understand, learn, add and apply new skills that will assist them in improving as an athlete. Through a structured, progression-based plan, our athletes will be introduced to age specific concepts that we have identified to be the foundational, yet forward thinking to excel in the way today’s game is played.
Positional Development – Forward and Defense
Forward Specific - Our intention is to create cohesion and connectivity between your overall skillset and it’s application to be an effective offensive player by exploring the following topics:
Defense Specific - Our intention is to create cohesion and connectivity between your overall skillset and its application to be an effective defenseman in both ends of the ice by exploring the following topics:
Game Development – Game development will come in all forms, from game-simulated situations to open/creative play. These concepts will challenge the athletes to execute under stress and at game speed. They will utilize newly acquired traits to build hockey IQ and focus on concepts with and without the puck.
Video - Video is essential in the teaching process and will be provided weekly via email bundles, on-ice for individual instruction, and more.
Small Group Training – Deliberate and constructive on-ice instruction is essential to skill growth. This program will have low Player to Coach ratio each session.
Off-Ice Training – Off-ice training is crucial to develop a young hockey player by building strength, speed, power, and endurance.
2006 POD 2.0 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Session Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Session Dates:
April 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21
Tuesday Ice Session Time: 5:15-6:30pm
Thursday FORWARDS Ice Session Time: 5:15-6:30pm
Thursday DEFENSEMEN Ice Session Time: 5:30-6:45pm
Off-ice Session Time: 6:50-7:50pm (Thursdays Only)
2006 POD 2.0 “COMPETE WEEKS” SCHEDULE
Session Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Session Dates: June 2, 4, 9, 11
Ice Session Time: 5:00-6:00pm
**No off-ice sessions during the June weeks
APPLY FOR 2006 POD 2.0 PROGRAM HERE
This POD Group will contain “AAA” players only from the 2005 birth year and will include:
Included in the Pod 2.0 Development program is:
Individual Skill Development – A main focus of these sessions is to create an environment that helps an athlete understand, learn, add and apply new skills that will assist them in improving as an athlete. Through a structured, progression-based plan, our athletes will be introduced to age specific concepts that we have identified to be the foundational, yet forward thinking to excel in the way today’s game is played.
Positional Development – Forward and Defense
Forward Specific - Our intention is to create cohesion and connectivity between your overall skillset and it’s application to be an effective offensive player by exploring the following topics:
Defense Specific - Our intention is to create cohesion and connectivity between your overall skillset and its application to be an effective defenseman in both ends of the ice by exploring the following topics:
Game Development – Game development will come in all forms, from game-simulated situations to open/creative play. These concepts will challenge the athletes to execute under stress and at game speed. They will utilize newly acquired traits to build hockey IQ and focus on concepts with and without the puck.
Video - Video is essential in the teaching process and will be provided weekly via email bundles, on-ice for individual instruction, and more.
Small Group Training – Deliberate and constructive on-ice instruction is essential to skill growth. This program will have low Player to Coach ratio each session
Off-Ice Training – Off-ice training is crucial to develop a young hockey player by building strength, speed, power, and endurance.
2005 POD 2.0 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Session Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Session Dates:
April 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21
Tuesday Ice Session Time: 6:30-7:45pm
Thursday FORWARDS Ice Session Time: 6:30-7:45pm
Thursday DEFENSEMEN Ice Session Time: 6:45-8:00pm
Off-ice Session Time: 5:15-6:15pm (Tuesdays Only)
2005 POD 2.0 “COMPETE WEEKS” SCHEDULE
Session Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Session Dates: June 2, 4, 9, 11
Ice Session Time: 6:00-7:00pm
**No off-ice sessions during the June weeks
APPLY FOR 2005 POD 2.0 PROGRAM HERE
This POD Group will contain “AAA” players only from the 2004 birth year and will include:
Included in the Pod 2.0 Development program is:
Individual Skill Development – A main focus of these sessions is to create an environment that helps an athlete understand, learn, add and apply new skills that will assist them in improving as an athlete. Through a structured, progression-based plan, our athletes will be introduced to age specific concepts that we have identified to be the foundational, yet forward thinking to excel in the way today’s game is played.
Positional Development – Forward and Defense
Forward Specific - Our intention is to create cohesion and connectivity between your overall skillset and it’s application to be an effective offensive player by exploring the following topics:
Defense Specific - Our intention is to create cohesion and connectivity between your overall skillset and its application to be an effective defenseman in both ends of the ice by exploring the following topics:
Game Development – Game development will come in all forms, from game-simulated situations to open/creative play. These concepts will challenge the athletes to execute under stress and at game speed. They will utilize newly acquired traits to build hockey IQ and focus on concepts with and without the puck.
Video - Video is essential in the teaching process and will be provided weekly via email bundles, on-ice for individual instruction, and more.
Small Group Training – Deliberate and constructive on-ice instruction is essential to skill growth. This program will have low Player to Coach ratio each session.
Off-Ice Training – Off-ice training is crucial to develop a young hockey player by building strength, speed, power, and endurance.
2004 POD 2.0 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Session Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Session Dates:
April 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21
Tuesday Ice Session Time: 6:45-8:00pm
Thursday FORWARDS Ice Session Time: 6:30-7:45pm
Thursday DEFENSEMEN Ice Session Time: 6:45-8:00pm
Off-ice Session Time: 5:15-6:15pm (Thursdays Only)
2004 POD 2.0 “COMPETE WEEKS” SCHEDULE
Session Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Session Dates: June 2, 4, 9, 11
Ice Session Time: 6:00-7:00pm
**No off-ice sessions during the June weeks
APPLY FOR 2004 POD 2.0 PROGRAM HERE
This POD Group will contain “AAA” players only from the 2000-2003 birth year and will include:
Included in the Pod 2.0 Development program is:
Individual Skill Development – A main focus of these sessions is to create an environment that helps an athlete understand, learn, add and apply new skills that will assist them in improving as an athlete. Through a structured, progression-based plan, our athletes will be introduced to age specific concepts that we have identified to be the foundational, yet forward thinking to excel in the way today’s game is played.
Positional Development – Forward and Defense
Forward Specific - Our intention is to create cohesion and connectivity between your overall skillset and it’s application to be an effective offensive player by exploring the following topics:
Defense Specific - Our intention is to create cohesion and connectivity between your overall skillset and its application to be an effective defenseman in both ends of the ice by exploring the following topics:
Game Development – Game development will come in all forms, from game-simulated situations to open/creative play. These concepts will challenge the athletes to execute under stress and at game speed. They will utilize newly acquired traits to build hockey IQ and focus on concepts with and without the puck.
Video - Video is essential in the teaching process and will be provided weekly via email bundles, on-ice for individual instruction, and more.
Small Group Training – Deliberate and constructive on-ice instruction is essential to skill growth. This program will have low Player to Coach ratio each session.
Off-Ice Training – Off-ice training is crucial to develop a young hockey player by building strength, speed, power, and endurance.
JUNIOR POD 2.0 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Session Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Session Dates:
April 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21
Tuesday Ice Session Time: 7:45-9:00pm
Thursday FORWARDS Ice Session Time: 7:45-9:00pm
Thursday DEFENSEMEN Ice Session Time: 8:00-9:15pm
Off-ice Session Time: 6:30-7:30pm (Thursdays Only)
JUNIOR POD 2.0 “COMPETE WEEKS” SCHEDULE
Session Days: Mondays & Wednesday
Session Dates: June 1, 3, 8, 10
Ice Session Time: 6:00-7:00pm
**No off-ice sessions during the June weeks
APPLY FOR 2000-2003 POD 2.0 PROGRAM HERE
This POD Group will contain “AAA” players only from the 2000-2003 birth year and will include:
Included in the Pod 2.0 Development program is:
Individual Skill Development – A main focus of these sessions is to create an environment that helps an athlete understand, learn, add and apply new skills that will assist them in improving as an athlete. Through a structured, progression-based plan, our athletes will be introduced to age specific concepts that we have identified to be the foundational, yet forward thinking to excel in the way today’s game is played.
Positional Development – Forward and Defense
Forward Specific - Our intention is to create cohesion and connectivity between your overall skillset and it’s application to be an effective offensive player by exploring the following topics:
Defense Specific - Our intention is to create cohesion and connectivity between your overall skillset and its application to be an effective defenseman in both ends of the ice by exploring the following topics:
Game Development – Game development will come in all forms, from game-simulated situations to open/creative play. These concepts will challenge the athletes to execute under stress and at game speed. They will utilize newly acquired traits to build hockey IQ and focus on concepts with and without the puck.
Video - Video is essential in the teaching process and will be provided weekly via email bundles, on-ice for individual instruction, and more.
Small Group Training – Deliberate and constructive on-ice instruction is essential to skill growth. This program will have low Player to Coach ratio each session.
Off-Ice Training – Off-ice training is crucial to develop a young hockey player by building strength, speed, power, and endurance.
JUNIOR POD 2.0 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Session Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Session Dates:
April 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21
Tuesday Ice Session Time: 8:00-9:15pm
Thursday FORWARDS Ice Session Time: 7:45-9:00pm
Thursday DEFENSEMEN Ice Session Time: 8:00-9:15pm
Off-ice Session Time: 6:40-7:40pm (Tuesdays Only)
JUNIOR POD 2.0 “COMPETE WEEKS” SCHEDULE
Session Days: Mondays & Wednesday
Session Dates: June 1, 3, 8, 10
Ice Session Time: 6:00-7:00pm
**No off-ice sessions during the June weeks
APPLY FOR 2000-2003 POD 2.0 PROGRAM HERE
This POD Group will contain “AAA” players only from the 2007-2011 birth year and will include:
2007-2011 GOALIE PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Session Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
Session Dates:
April 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
May 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20
Ice Session Time: 6:45-8:00pm
Off-ice Session Time: 5:15-6:15pm (Mondays Only)
APPLY FOR 2007-2011 GOALIE POD PROGRAM HERE
This POD Group will contain “AAA” players only from the 2002-2006 birth year and will include:
2002-2006 GOALIE PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Session Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
Session Dates:
April 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
May 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20
Ice Session Time: 8:00-9:15pm
Off-ice Session Time: 6:30-7:30pm (Mondays Only)
APPLY FOR 2002-2006 GOALIE POD PROGRAM HERE
This POD Group will contain players from the 2008 - 2011 birth year and will include:
For the first time, Academy of Hockey has created a female-specific training program for the spring of 2020. Western New York continues to grow as a female hockey hotbed and is producing some of the best talent in women’s hockey.
Included in the Girl’s Development program is:
Individual Skill Development – A main focus of these sessions is to create an environment that helps an athlete understand, learn, add and apply new skills that will assist them in improving as an athlete. Through a structured, progression-based plan, our athletes will be introduced to age-specific concepts that we have identified to be the foundational, yet forward thinking to excel in the way today’s game is played.
Game Development – Game development will come in all forms, from game-simulated situations to open/creative play. These concepts will challenge the athletes to execute under stress and at game speed. They will utilize newly acquired traits to build hockey IQ, and focus on concepts with and without the puck.
Video - Video is essential in the teaching process and will be provided weekly via email bundles, on-ice for individual instruction and more.
Small Group Training – Deliberate and constructive on-ice instruction is essential to skill growth. This program will have low Player to Coach ratio each session.
Off-Ice Training – Off-ice training is crucial to develop a young hockey player by building strength, speed, power, and endurance.
GIRLS 2008-2011 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Session Day: Mondays
2020 Session Dates:
April 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18
Ice Session Time: 5:30-6:45
Off-ice Session Time: 4:15-5:15pm
GIRLS 2008-2011 “COMPETE WEEKS” SCHEDULE
Session Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
Session Dates: June 1, 3, 8, 10
Ice Session Time: 4:00-5:00pm
**No off-ice sessions during the June weeks
REGISTER FOR GIRLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM HERE
This POD Group will contain players from the 2001-2007 birth year and will include
For the first time, Academy of Hockey has created a female-specific training program for the spring of 2020. Western New York continues to grow as a female hockey hotbed and is producing some of the best talent in women’s hockey.
Included in the Girl’s Development program is:
Individual Skill Development – A main focus of these sessions is to create an environment that helps an athlete understand, learn, add and apply new skills that will assist them in improving as an athlete. Through a structured, progression-based plan, our athletes will be introduced to age-specific concepts that we have identified to be the foundational, yet forward thinking to excel in the way today’s game is played.
Game Development – Game development will come in all forms, from game-simulated situations to open/creative play. These concepts will challenge the athletes to execute under stress and at game speed. They will utilize newly acquired traits to build hockey IQ, and focus on concepts with and without the puck.
Video - Video is essential in the teaching process and will be provided weekly via email bundles, on-ice for individual instruction and more.
Small Group Training – Deliberate and constructive on-ice instruction is essential to skill growth. This program will have low Player to Coach ratio each session.
Off-Ice Training – Off-ice training is crucial to develop a young hockey player by building strength, speed, power, and endurance.
APPLY FOR GIRLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM HERE
GIRLS 2001-2007 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Session Day: Wednesdays
Session Dates:
April 15, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20
Ice Session Time: 5:30-6:45pm
Off-ice Session Time: 4:15-5:15pm
GIRLS 2001-2007 “COMPETE WEEKS” SCHEDULE
Session Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
Session Dates: June 1, 3, 8, 10
Ice Session Time: 4:00-5:00pm
**No off-ice sessions during the June weeks
This Mite Development Program will contain players from the 2012-2013 birth year and will include:
The SIX (6) week program will focus on:
Individual Skill Development – A main focus of these sessions is to create an environment that helps an athlete understand, learn, add and apply new skills that will assist them in improving as an athlete. Through a structured, progression-based plan, our athletes will be introduced to age-specific concepts that we have identified to be the foundational, yet forward thinking to excel in the way today’s game is played.
Competitive Game Awareness – Small area competition will be incorporated to test and challenge the athletes to execute new skills under stress and at game speed.
Small Group Training – Deliberate and constructive on-ice instruction is essential to skill growth. This program will have low Player to Coach ratio each session.
MITE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Session Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
Session Dates:
April 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29
May 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20
Ice Session Time: 4:15-5:30pm
REGISTER FOR MITE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM HERE
This Squirt Skating Program will contain players from the 2010-2011 birth year and will include:
The Academy Skating program will help you grow as a more powerful and efficient skater. This program will contain training and movements that are age-specific.
The SIX (6) week program will focus on:
Stride - Deliberate movements to ensure stride efficiency and increasing stride strength
Balance - Concentration on single foot movements on all 8 edges while understanding how weight transfer on these edges ensure proper balance
Agility - Detailed techniques to assist in added mobility which will create elusiveness and generate additional power
Power - Controlled but explosive movements with and without the puck that will generate increased speed.
Small Group Training - Deliberate and constructive on ice instruction is essential to skill growth. This program will have a 5:1 Player to Coach ratio or lower each session.
SQUIRT SKATING SCHEDULE
Session Day: Mondays
Session Dates:
April 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18
Ice Session Time: 4:00-5:15pm
REGISTER FOR SQUIRT SKATING PROGRAM HERE
This Pee Wee Skating Program will contain players from the 2008-2009 birth year and will include:
The Academy Skating program will help you grow as a more powerful and efficient skater. This program will contain training and movements that are age-specific.
The SIX (6) week program will focus on:
Stride - Deliberate movements to ensure stride efficiency and increasing stride strength
Balance - Concentration on single foot movements on all 8 edges while understanding how weight transfer on these edges ensure proper balance
Agility - Detailed techniques to assist in added mobility which will create elusiveness and generate additional power
Power - Controlled but explosive movements with and without the puck that will generate increased speed.
Small Group Training - Deliberate and constructive on ice instruction is essential to skill growth. This program will have a 5:1 Player to Coach ratio or lower each session.
PEE WEE SKATING SCHEDULE
Session Day: Wednesdays
Session Dates:
April 15, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20
Ice Session Time: 4:00-5:15pm
REGISTER FOR PEE WEE SKATING PROGRAM HERE
This Advanced Skating Program will contain players from the 2004-2007 birth year and will include:
The Academy Skating program will help you grow as a more powerful and efficient skater. This program will contain training and movements that are age-specific.
The SIX (6) week program will focus on:
Stride - Deliberate movements to ensure stride efficiency and increasing stride strength
Balance - Concentration on single foot movements on all 8 edges while understanding how weight transfer on these edges ensure proper balance
Agility - Detailed techniques to assist in added mobility which will create elusiveness and generate additional power
Power - Controlled but explosive movements with and without the puck that will generate increased speed.
Small Group Training - Deliberate and constructive on ice instruction is essential to skill growth. This program will have a 5:1 Player to Coach ratio or lower each session.
ADVANCED SKATING SCHEDULE
Session Day: Mondays
Session Dates:
April 13, 20, 27
May 4, 11, 18
Ice Session Time: 7:45-9:00pm