Athletic Development

Excellence, both on and off of the ice, is what you can expect with the EXCEL Hockey Academy – a new, cutting-edge concept affording the opportunity for middle-school players to receive elite level training at a world-class facility.

Led by the same team of professional that provide skill development and performance training for professional athletes across North America, your son or daughter will have the ability to "Train Like the Pros" and get an edge on the competition. A convenient schedule allows participants to receive advanced training without having to sacrifice academics, time with their families or amateur team commitments.

• Open to student athletes in grades 3, 4 and 5 from any district. 
  • Students attend their current school district. North Catholic is for grades 9-12 only. 
• Academy runs September 1 through April 1 allowing for spring sports/activities
• Two days per week
• Fifty (50) minutes of on-ice training each day
• Preseason performance evaluation 
• Individual player assessment including video analysis

Options will assigned based on the player's team schedule. 

Goalies will have the opportunity to elevate their game by having individualized goalie training catered to their style of play. Goalies will focus on their technical game including; speed, depth & positioning, tracking and save selection. On-ice sessions will be a combination of specialized goalie training followed by shooting drills and small area games with the group.