Otter Hockey Development Program

OHDP provides an environment for student-athletes to maximize individual development in critical stages of growth.

Programs balance total game instruction, including core skills for the individual player and age-appropriate team tactics that apply in real competition.

All student-athletes strengthen skating ability, improve puck control, develop situational awareness, and build personal confidence on the ice.

Skaters in Pee Wee and Bantam learn the fundamentals of body positioning, contact and checking.

We build intangibles that prepare student-athletes for their next level of competitive ice hockey.

How to Get Started...

1. Contact OHDP Coaching Staff

Hockey History & Player Profile

Team(s)

Position(s)

Strengths

Focus Areas

Goals

2. Schedule Initial On-Ice Practice

Observation & Baseline Assessment

Individual Skills

Group Systems

Small-Area Games

3. Review Player Development Plan

Build & Review PDP

On-ice Focus Areas

Off-ice Conditioning

Player Talking Points

Consult w/ Parents & Coaches

(with player and parent/guardian consent)

4. Weekly On-Ice Development

Skating Mechanics

balance, edge control, acceleration, agility, power

Puck Control

handling, possession, protection, passing, shooting

Signature Small-Area Games

positioning, adaptability, creativity, quickness, awareness

("Hockey IQ")

Early Player Development