This spring, take your game to the next level with the Okanagan Hockey Ontario Spring Development Program — a high-performance, 10-week training experience built for motivated players who want to elevate their skills, confidence, and hockey IQ in a structured, professional environment.
Our program is designed to reinforce strong habits that translate directly into game performance. Athletes train in position-specific environments that mirror real-game responsibilities, ensuring every skill learned on the ice shows up when it matters most.
Program Overview
Our 10-Week Development Program focuses on age-appropriate technical development while pushing players to compete, think, and execute at a higher level.
Athletes receive professional instruction tailored specifically to forwards and defense, with focused development in:
- Skating mechanics & edge control
- Puck handling & control under pressure
- Passing accuracy & puck support
- Shooting technique & scoring habits
- Small-area decision making
- Hockey IQ within position-specific scenarios
Every session is designed to replicate real-game situations so players develop instincts, confidence, and execution speed.
Beyond skill development, we emphasize:
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Discipline
- Accountability
- Compete level
Coaches provide individualized feedback so each athlete progresses at their own pace while being pushed to reach their full potential.
Program Highlights
- Small Group Training: 6 skaters to 1 coach
- Position-specific development for forwards and defense
- Skating mechanics tailored to positional movement
- Role-specific puck control, passing, and shooting instruction
- Small-area games & situational drills
- Hockey IQ development through game-rep scenarios
- Conditioning aligned with positional demands
- Individualized feedback & progress tracking
- Positive, high-tempo, development-driven environment
This experience is ideal for players preparing for competitive seasons, tryouts, or simply aiming to build a stronger foundation in their game.
Our Goal: Develop complete athletes who play faster, think smarter, and compete with confidence.
Program Structure
10-Week Program
Flexible Training Options:
- 1, 2, or 3 Ice Sessions per week
- 1, 2, or 3 ETS Workouts per week
Daily Schedule:
- Ice: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
- Coach Touchpoint: 5:45 PM – 6:00 PM
- ETS Workout: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Included in Registration:
- Jersey
- T-Shirt
- Shorts
- Hat
Program Dates
March
- March 31
- April 1–2
April
- April 7–9
- April 14–16
- April 21–23 (No Programming – Tryouts)
- April 28–30 (No Programming – Tryouts)
May
- May 5–7
- May 12–14
- May 19–21
- May 26–28
June
- June 2–4
- June 9–11
- June 16–18
Coaching Staff
Jonathan Hill
- Former NCAA Defenseman – 4 seasons at Niagara University (NCAA Division I)
- Played in the CCHL with the Brockville Braves
- Assistant Coach with Okanagan Hockey Ontario (3 seasons)
- Strong focus on defensive habits, skating efficiency & hockey IQ
- Committed to structured, detail-oriented player development
Justin Caruana- Head Coach, U18 Prep
Jason Dawe- Head Coach, U17 Prep
Brandon Kearnan- Head Coach, U16 Prep
Registration
Spots are limited due to our 6:1 player-to-coach ratio.
Register Here
Multi-Session Discount Codes
Families registering for 2x or 3x per week options are eligible for exclusive coupon codes.
Please reach out directly to receive your discount code prior to registering: PaulPascuzzi@okanaganhockey.com
Train with purpose.
Compete with confidence.
Develop the complete game.
Okanagan Hockey Ontario – Spring Development Starts Here.
