Alpha Era AA & Junior Prep Program

Saturday High-Performance Sessions | Small Group Elite Girls Hockey Training

The Alpha Era AA/Jr Prep Program is built for motivated U18 girls who want to take the next step in their hockey careers. This program is designed specifically for athletes currently playing AA, progressing into AA, or pushing toward Junior hockey.

This is not a general skills clinic. It is a true high-performance environment with:

• Only 10 athletes per group
• Elite coaching from experienced female staff
• High pace, high difficulty drills
• Advanced decision-making reps
• Junior-standard compete level and expectations

This program is intentionally selective, intensive, and structured to mirror the coaching, pace, and accountability required at the Junior and college level.

What Elite Coaching Looks Like at Alpha Era

Athletes in this program can expect:

High Standard, High Accountability Coaching

• Direct feedback every rep
• Clear correction of mechanics and habits
• Immediate adjustments to stride, edges, puck control, shot mechanics
• “Junior prep” expectations for intensity, body language, and professionalism

Detailed Skill Breakdown

Elite coaching isn’t just running drills. It means teaching the why behind every movement:

• Skating mechanics: acceleration patterns, crossover efficiency, hip-mobility based edgework, stride correction
• Elite handling skills: deception, multi-threat positioning, tight-area problem solving
• Junior-level pace: reps designed to push speed, pressure, and processing
• Shooting fundamentals: weight transfer, drag-release, off-hip pulls, quick-release mechanics
• Hockey IQ & Decision Training: read-and-react drills, puck support routes, scanning habits, 2–3 option decision reps

Small Group = Precision Coaching

With only 10 athletes, every player receives:

• High rep volume
• 1:1 feedback
• Personalized corrections
• Individual development priorities
• Competitive, speed-based reps without skill drop-off

Program Focus Areas

1. High-End Technical Skill Development

• Explosive starts and first-three-stride power
• Junior-level edgework and flow patterns
• Pressure-based puck control
• Elite passing under stress
• In-motion reception and release

2. Pace & Execution

Players will learn to maintain puck control and decision speed at a pace that mimics Junior environments. This includes:

• Small-area tight pressure battles
• Creative skill integration at full speed
• Conditioning hidden inside skill execution

3. Decision Making & Hockey IQ

• Scanning and shoulder checks before receiving
• Route building for F1, F2, and F3 roles
• Reading defenders and creating options
• Problem solving in real-time pressure situations

4. Junior-Level Compete & Standards

• Compete drills with live pressure
• Transition battles and recovery reps
• Shift-style conditioning blocks
• Learning how to “play fast” even when tired

This is a preparation program, not just a skills clinic. The goal is to prepare girls for Junior, U22 Elite, or higher AA roles by giving them exposure to the intensity and structure required at the next level.

Exclusive Opportunity

Athletes enrolled in the AA/Jr Prep Program are automatically invited to the December 23, 2025 Alpha Era Elite Tryouts for placement on specialty teams in Alpha Era’s 2026 Elite Events:

• HHOF Tampa Bay Invitational
• HHOF Niagara Falls Showcase
• Brantford Regional Spring Showdown
• Ponytail Challenge Showcase

These events are designed to maximize exposure, competition, and elite-level experience.

More clinic blocks will open based on demand.

Program Schedule – Saturday Mornings

All sessions take place at Wave Twin Rinks – Burlington, Ontario

• January 3 – 7:00am
• January 10 – 7:00am
• January 17 – No Session
• January 24 – 7:00am
• January 31 – 6:30am
• February 7 – 7:00am
• February 14 – 7:00am
• February 21 – 7:00am
• February 28 – 7:00am

Ideal Athlete Profile

This program is perfect for players who:

• Are currently AA or pushing to make AA
• Want the pace and challenge of Junior environments
• Want coaching that is direct, detailed, and personalized
• Thrive in a competitive, high-expectation group
• Aim to play Junior, U22 Elite, or NCAA in the future

If a girl wants to be coached like an elite athlete, this is the space for her.