Development Chapters

Your complete guide to NHL development

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Chapter 1Foundations
Building Youth Hockey Foundations
The Critical First Steps: Ages 5-14

Essential development principles for youth hockey players and their families, covering age-appropriate skill development, the importance of fun-first culture, and building strong foundations.

25 min read5 practice items
Chapter 2Foundations
The Critical Age-16 Decision
Navigating CHL, NCAA, USHL, and International Pathways

Understanding the career-defining choice between development pathways, including eligibility implications, education factors, and making decisions that fit your specific goals.

30 min read7 practice items
Chapter 6Development
Physical Training for the Modern Game
Evidence-Based Strength, Power, and Conditioning

Comprehensive training protocols for elite hockey performance, including periodization strategies, position-specific training, and injury prevention methods.

35 min read7 practice items
Chapter 13Mastery
The Professional Mindset
Mental Skills That Separate Good from Great

Mental skills training that separates elite performers, including confidence building, pressure handling, and performance routines used by NHL professionals.

28 min read6 practice items