Development Plans By Age
Our Philosophy on Development
Every great player starts with a strong foundation—and that’s exactly what our Development Program delivers, regardless of the level of play.
Here, we go beyond teaching skating and stickhandling: we build confident thinkers, resilient competitors, and passionate teammates. From power-skating drills that sharpen edges to small-area games that accelerate decision-making, every practice is designed to challenge players just outside their comfort zone and reward them with real, measurable progress.
Our curriculum is age-appropriate and skill-progressive, and loosely based on ADM models, so a 10-year-old mastering edge control today is ready for advanced puck-handling and tactical awareness tomorrow. Along the way, our certified coaches provide clear, honest feedback—you’ll know exactly what to improve and how to get there.
We focus as much on mental toughness and hockey IQ as we do on technique, ensuring that every player leaves the rink stronger, smarter, and more driven than when they arrived.
Our Development Program gives players the tools—and the mindset—to turn potential into performance.
Development Guidelines By Age
U8 - Mites, House and Tiger Sharks
U10 - Squirts and House Select
U12 - Pee Wees and House Select
U14 - Bantams
U16/U18 - Midgets