Our Development Program (Guelph Minor Hockey Association)

Guelph Minor Hockey Association & Hockey Canada
2019/20 Player Development Plan

For the 2019/20 hockey season, we are introducing our next three year development plan that will focus on: 

• Ensuring an increased continuity in development from year to year, from the minor novice to bantam age groups. In particular great emphasis will put on minor novice through to atom; as this has been identified as an age group where young athletes are most “malleable” with a capacity to learn and maintain new skills.

• Communication to parents about the plan and rationale for the plan.

• We will continue to implement shared and split ice; as a smaller ice surface allows for more touches, shooting opportunities, game like situations, and more fun! 

• Training will be led by experienced third party instructors to maximize player/team specific skills and development. 

• An efficient allocation of ice time and use based upon player/team age, development rate, and skill.

What are the benefits of a long term development plan?

• Sustained Growth

  • Development occurs within the framework of excellent planning with strong leadership. Meet our development team by clicking here. 

  • Provides motivation and insight into the type of performance necessary to meet goals. 

• Consistent Message

  • The more consistent your message, the more consistent your brand. Brand consistency is the pattern of expression that affects what people think about you

• Health and Well-Being

  • Develop children on and off the ice, but not at the expense of health, school and other extra-curricular activities.

• Age Appropriate Development

  • Utilize smaller ice surfaces to commensurate with age, size and skill.

  • Less Muscle fatigue in developing bodies.

  • Focus on the development of specific skills.

  • Specialized skill refinement opportunities (touches).

  • Helps the coaches specify the needs of their players (coach support).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): 

How