Hockey Academy

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Hockey Academy

The Hockey Academy at CATS Academy Boston offers male student-athletes the perfect opportunity to blend a high-end academic and cultural experience with elite hockey training.

There are several options when entering the Hockey Academy. The American Hockey Academy offers opportunities for U15, U16 and U18 teams.

Ages:

15+

Grades:

9 – 12

Start Dates:

September

Course Length:

1 year minimum

Entry Requirements:

Prospective students must submit school transcripts.

Hockey specific scouting will take place which could include reviewing video footage of student playing or watching the prospective student-athlete play during a visit to the school.

Benefits:

3 ½ hour dedicated practice daily
A nine-month training and competition calendar
Weekly skills sessions with highly specialized skills and skating coaches
60+ game schedule
Receive an Individual Development Plan
Participate in top showcases attended by various Division 1 college/junior scouts

What are the benefits of joining the hockey academy

The Hockey Academy’s student-athletes will receive unparalleled training and coaching by well-established elite professional coaches. Training will take place on and off the ice to properly prepare them for junior hockey, NCAA college, and professional hockey ranks. The staff and management team will go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that players have the necessary development, exposure, and advancement opportunities to take the next step in their hockey career pathways. 

Student-athletes will receive an organized environment structured to fit their busy schedules of academic classes and hockey training. New England is arguably one of the best, if not the best, hockey markets in the USA with more opportunities and scouts at all levels living here than anywhere else in the country. While Boston itself has been ranked as one of the best cities in the country for hockey.

By joining our Hockey Academy you will:

Challenge student-athletes to go beyond their comfort zone in order to reach their full potential both as an athlete and as a person.
Provide student-athletes with the necessary skills to be successful in college and beyond, creating a pathway and roadmap to success.
Emphasize skills development to deepen each player’s knowledge of hockey through on-ice and off-ice methods.
Provide full-time coaching staff where a staff member is always available to not only serve as a coach but also as a mentor and role model.
Help prepare student-athletes physically and mentally.

Student-athletes will receive:

USA Hockey Sanctioned Midget Tier 1 ELITE/ AAA and US/ Canadian Prep Levels.
A nine-month training and competition calendar which includes weekly skills sessions with highly specialized skills and skating coaches, on top of the up 2 hours of practice per day (3/4 days a week)
60+ game schedule at National Showcases vs. Top Tier 1 Teams, as well as independent prep schools.
Direct access to Hockey Academy advisors with Individual Development Plan (Mid-season and year-end reporting) as well as Bi-weekly team and individual film session breakdowns.
Opportunities to travel to and participate in top showcases (2-4 minimum) attended by various Division 1 college/junior scouts.
Access to nutritionists for proper diet balance.
Professional Strength & Conditioning program with ongoing monitoring of fitness, endurance, core strength, flexibility and speed.