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EDUCATION & HOCKEY

EDUCATION & HOCKEY. “Investing in Your Future”. “ I ALWAYS KNEW THAT I WAS GOING TO BE SUCCESSFUL……… I JUST DIDN’T KNOW AT WHAT.” JULIUS “DR.J” IRVING. HOCKEY and EDUCATION. Contacts Introduction Investing in your future Where are you now. Realizing your dreams The plan

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EDUCATION & HOCKEY

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  1. EDUCATION & HOCKEY “Investing in Your Future”

  2. “ I ALWAYS KNEW THAT I WAS GOING TO BE SUCCESSFUL……… I JUST DIDN’T KNOW AT WHAT.” JULIUS “DR.J” IRVING Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  3. HOCKEY and EDUCATION • Contacts • Introduction • Investing in your future • Where are you now. • Realizing your dreams • The plan • Your academic road map • The hockey roadmap • Life after hockey Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  4. BRANCH CONTACTS Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  5. KEY CONTACTS • BC Hockey - www.bchockey.net • HA – www.hockey-alberta.ca • SHA – ww.sha.sk.ca • HM – www.hockeymanitoba.mb.ca • HNO – www.hockeyhno.com • OHF – www.ohf.on.ca • ODHA – www.odha.com • HQ – www.hockey.qc.ca • HNL – www.hockeynl.ca • HNB – www.hnb.ca • HNS – www.hockeynovascotia.ca • HPEI – www.hockeypei.com Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  6. INTRODUCTION • High Performance Athletes = High Performance People • Getting it Done – On and off the ice, in the community and in the classroom. • The hockey experience Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  7. What are your options? • Every option can provide an education option and support. • Hockey Route vs Education Route misnomer. “EDUCATION IS NOT AN OPTION” Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  8. INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  9. CHARACTER “IT’S MORE IMPORTANT TO BE A GOOD PERSON BECAUSE YOU CAN BE A GOOD PERSON A LOT LONGER THAN YOU CAN BE A GOOD ATHLETE.” Jack Donahue, Former Head Coach Canada’s National Basketball Team Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  10. Where are you now? Size • Height/Weight • Strength • Maturity Level • Growth Spurt Where you are now and where you are going to be - can change? Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  11. You can’t develop size • Size vs Strength • Battle level • What can you do? Final height of a 10 or 12 year old: • The predicted height can be 2 inches + or – • An expected 5’10 player could be 5’8 or 6’ Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  12. PLAYER SELECTION • Drafted vs non drafted players • Maturity levels affect development • Control what you can control. “I never worried about size, I worried about how fast I could skate and if I could put the puck in the net” Chuck Kobasew, 2002 National Junior Team Boston Bruins, NHL Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  13. THE DREAM Every elite level athlete should dream of a professional hockey career. While chasing your dream be sure to stay focused on your goals and continue to invest in your future along the way. Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  14. REALITY CHECK • The average NHL career spans 3 seasons • To collect an NHL pension a player must play 400 NHL Games (5 seasons) • Jim Parcel’s completed the following study of 1,975 Ontario born player in 1999 Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  15. PARCEL’S STUDY • 1991 - 22,000 OHL draft eligible players. • 90 players went on to play 3-4 years in the OHL • 23 Players went on to college hockey • 48 of the 113 were drafted by an NHL team • 38 Signed NHL contract • 22 played one or more NHL games • At age 24 – 11 were still playing in the NHL. Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  16. THE FACTS • Very few players will have the opportunity to play in the NHL. BUT • What the numbers didn’t show is what players gained from their hockey experience. • Did their investment pay off? Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  17. THE BOTTOM LINE “SOME PEOPLE DREAM OF SUCCESS WHILE OTHERS STAY AWAKE AND WORK TO ACHIEVE IT!” Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  18. THE BEST INVESTMENT FOR YOU • Which option will provide the best return on your investment? • Remember to consider the three pillars of your development • Hockey Development • Life Skills and Personal Development • Education Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  19. HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT • Coaching • Games vs Practice • Organization • Off ice training • Ice time Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  20. LIFE SKILLS • Leadership • Teamwork • Character • Commitment • Responsibility • Dedication Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  21. LIFE SKILLS “The World Junior Championships was a great experience…..Not the most talented team, but a lot of intangibles: Leadership, Work Ethic, Discipline, Character, Maturity, Intelligence, Attitude. A joy to coach.” Terry Bangen, Assistant Coach 1996 World Junior Champions Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  22. EDUCATION • Scholarship money • What is guaranteed and what is not? • Tutoring • Team Philosophy • Time commitment Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  23. CHOOSING YOUR PATH 1.) WHERE AM I NOW? • Hockey Skills • Physical Characteristics • Forecast development 2-3 years from now • Ask for feedback from coaches, parents, peers Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  24. CHOOSING YOUR PATH 2.) WHERE DO I WANT TO BE? • Set goals, short and long term • What are your interests outside hockey? • Avoid distractions from your goals • Prepare yourself to make sacrifices • Be realistic about your educational and hockey abilities but don’t short change yourself. Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  25. CHOOSING YOUR PATH 3.) WHAT DO I WANT TO GAIN FROM MY HOCKEY EXPERIENCE? • Friends • Skills • Opportunities • Travel • Morals/Ethics/Respect • Career • Education Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  26. OPEN YOUR OPTIONS • Put yourself in a situation to consider all options and to be able to choose a path that is best for you. • Develop as a player • Get it done in school • Research the options that are open to you. Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  27. ATTAINABLE TARGETS AGE 15 ↔ Grade 10 AGE 16 ↔ Grade 11 AGE 17/18 ↔ Grade 12 AGE 19 ↔ Post Secondary AGE 20 ↔ Post Secondary Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  28. CORRESPONDING HOCKEY LEVELS Table 2: Age Levels within Each Division of Hockey Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  29. CRITICAL DECISION PATH Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  30. MIDGET HOCKEY • Midget Regional Championships • Midget National Championships – Royal Bank Cup • Midget leagues exist throughout Canada • 3 year age category (15-17 years) Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  31. EDUCATION MIDGET • High School • SAT/CAT • Educational Goals • Additional courses • Family/Friends support Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  32. PLAYER DEVELOPMENT Practice/Game Schedules vary Mostly volunteer coaches 3 year age category Games and practices vs peers. LIFE EXPERIENCES Players remain at home and have the opportunity to continue to concentrate on Hockey and Education without the concerns of leaving home. Increased time demand from hockey forces players to balance personal life (social) with hockey and education. DEVELOPMENT Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  33. CANADIAN HOCKEY LEAGUE • 60 Franchises throughout North America • 1300 Athletes • Players are 17-19 years old with a limited number of 16 year olds, 20 year olds and import players (non – North American.) Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  34. EDUCATION • Guaranteed educational package. • Differing rules and requirements. • 40% of current players in the CIS attend Canadian University with financial support of the CHL and it’s member teams and leagues. • CHL teams employ education consultants • Over 95% of players in the CHL either attend high school, college or university or have already graduated from high school Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  35. PLAYER DEVELOPMENT 70+ Games Schedule Practices/Game Day Skates Off ice training opportunities 21 of 22 players from last years National Junior team were from the CHL LIFE EXPERIENCES Exploring career options Community contacts Public Relations experience Networking/Profile Professional Training Courses DEVELOPMENT Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  36. CANADIAN JUNIOR “A” HOCKEY • Over 140 teams in 10 member leagues across Canada. • Players from 16 – 20 years with restrictions differing within leagues regarding overage (20) and underage players (16) • Regional qualifiers and National Championship – Royal Bank Cup Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  37. EDUCATION • Many players attend high school • Opportunities to write SAT/CAT • Limited schedule (50 + game) • Scholarship opportunities to universities and colleges throughout North American and abroad • Opportunities for CHL education packages Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  38. PLAYER DEVELOPMENT Number of games vary. Practice schedules also vary Full time coaches with some teams having part time assistants and support staff Options to play CHL or College hockey remains open LIFE EXPERIENCES Profile within community Media exposure Career investigation. Opportunity for part time work. Options to attend US College or play in the CHL. DEVELOPMENT Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  39. JUNIOR B HOCKEY • Strong leagues in Western Canada with less participation in the East • Western Canada Championship • Considered a developmental level for Canadian Junior A Hockey League and the Canadian Hockey League. Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  40. EDUCATION JUNIOR B HOCKEY • Greater time available for school • Teams may or may not provide financial assistance for post secondary courses • Some centres may not have post secondary institutions. • Many players are high school students. Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  41. PLAYER DEVELOPMENT Primarily weekend games. Limited travel within province Part time/full time head coaches Varying Practice/Games Starting point for many players. LIFE EXPERIENCES Smaller communities – profile Media exposure Part time employment Community Contacts Life away from home Limited travel DEVELOPMENT Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  42. CANADIAN COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION • CCAA does not currently hold a National Championship for Hockey. • The primarily active leagues in Canada that offer Hockey Programs are in Alberta and Ontario. • Athletes may transfer from a college to the CIS. Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  43. ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY • High school graduations • Academic standards vary • University transfer programs • Technical schools Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  44. CANADIAN INTERUNIVERSITY SPORTS • 33 teams in 4 divisions across Canada. • The CIS has many graduates of the CHL. • Players from 18 – 25+ • Full time coaches Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  45. ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY • Entrance requirements vary • Getting it done today… • 5 years of playing eligibility • You can play in the CHL and/or Junior A and remain eligible. Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  46. CHL / CJAHL • MAKE SURE YOU DO YOUR HOMEWORK – RESEARCH • DO WHAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU • CONSIDER THE INVESTMENT FOR THE FUTURE • HAVE FUN…..CHASE THE DREAM! Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  47. CHECK LIST OF THINGS THAT YOU CAN DO. • Attend a game or practice • Speak with different players on the team or league. • Get in contact with former players • Ask for help in finding out about the program, coach, league. Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  48. LIFE AFTER HOCKEY “THE PAYOFF” Hockey Skills Life Skills Education • Prolonged career - Character - Graduation • Finances - Experience - Savings • Contacts - Team Work Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  49. HARD WORK “I’ve had to work hard for everything that I have ever achieved whether it was in school or on the ice. I believe hard work is the key to success.” Ryan Smyth, Captain, Team Canada 2003 World Championships 2002 Gold Medalist Edmonton Oilers, NHL Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

  50. MORE INFORMATION www.hockeycanada.ca Parent Information Handbook Canadian Development Model www.hockeycanada.ca

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