PLAYER FIRST HOCKEY RETREAT
JUNE 11 - 13, 2024
CALGARY, AB
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
The Player First Hockey Retreat is held over three days, June 11 – 13, 2024. Athletes will work with professional coaches to craft personalized plans, prioritizing mental, physical, and technical skills to elevate their game! Our coaching group boasts an impressive track record, with a combined total of 4 Stanley Cups, 8 IIHF World Junior Championships, and 8 Hlinka Gretzky Cup Championships, alongside 32 NHL seasons of experience. The retreat is hosted at a stunning private 20-acre estate in Calgary, AB. Registration includes: Three full days of off-ice learning and development, connecting with your peers, eight meals, golf scramble tournament, and convenient transportation to and from the host hotel. Flights and accommodation are not included.
WHY ATTEND?
Are you looking to move up in the lineup & add more special teams play to your game?
Are you hoping to make a new team this season?
What is your plan to elevate your game or add consistency to your play?
In hockey we have to earn our spot and ice time! Our group of hockey experts in mental, physical & technical performance can help you enhance your game so you can reach your goals!
OBJECTIVES
Gain understanding and tools to take ownership of your performance as a player.
Education in the three Pillars for Performance (Technical, Physical & Mental).
Build your personal performance plan.
PARTICIPANTS
Focused and driven athletes
Professional, Junior & Post-Secondary
Players aged 16 and older
Limited Space
PILLARS OF PERFORMANCE
TECHNICAL SKILLS
On ice Technical skills required to play the game at an elite level. Meeting & video (no on ice component). Coaches: Frantz Jean (TB Lightning NHL), Joel Bouchard (Syracuse Crunch AHL), Dom Pittis (St. Mary's Prep), Daniel Jacob (Syracuse Crunch AHL)
MENTAL SKILLS
Mental skills and strategies to enhance your performance. Coaches Ryan Hamilton (TB Lightning NHL), Ashwin Patel (NJ Devils), Mark Halliday (Alpine Canada)
PHYSICAL SKILLS
Improve Physical attributes & skills to excel in hockey. Coaches: Rick Davis (Calgary Flames), Carl Bombardier (Arizona Coyotes NHL), Jeff Osadec (CSI Calgary),
ENVIRONMENT | DELIVERY
Program delivered in a series of complimentary components with all coaches, presenters & players attending in person:
PLAYER SURVEY
Prior to Seminar
WORKSHOP SESSIONS
Meet with each expert (3-5 players per session)
KEY NOTE PRESENTATIONS
Accomplished guests deliver insight from their experience
ORGANIC CONVERSATIONS
Opportunities for causal conversations with the coaches or peers (on golf course, during meals, etc.)
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE PLANS
Each player will work with the coach experts to create a personalized performance plan.
OUR COACHES
Our Speakers
