DHA Elementary Skills Academy

Two Age Categories: U11 & U13

The Delta Hockey Academy is continuing the U11 and U13 Elementary Skills Academy for players born in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 who are interested in supplementing their team training with elite level skill development from our Delta Hockey Academy coaches throughout the hockey season. 

DHA Elementary Skills Academy Coaches

  • Tim Preston (DHA Lead Skills Coach)
  • Austin Vetterl (U15 Prep Head Coach 2025/2026)
  • Richard Mueller (U15 White Head Coach 2025/2026)
  • Shawn McBride (U15 Black Head Coach 2025/2026)
  • Mike Aviani (U15 White Assistant Coach 2025/2026)
  • Brent Thurston (U15 Black Assistant Coach 2025/2026)
  • Rick Lanz (U17 Prep Head Coach 2025/2026)

DHA Elementary Skills Academy Curriculum

  • Skating & Edge Work 
  • Shooting & Scoring 
  • Skills & Situational Training 
  • Position-Specific Training 

DHA Elementary Skills Academy Program Details

 
  • Weekly Schedule: 6:30AM – 7:30AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays excluding Pro D Days & Holidays
  • Location: Planet Ice Delta
  • U13 Eligible Age Groups: 2013 & 2014 
  • U11 Eligible Age Groups: 2015 & 2016
  • U13 Elementary Skills Academy: 24 players and 2 goalies will be accepted into each program
  • U11 Elementary Skills Academy: 24 players and 2 goalies will be accepted into each program
  • 2 DHA Coaches (Hockey Canada Certified) will be on the ice for each session

Schedule

Fall 1

September 9th – October 30th (15 sessions)

Fall 2

November 4th – December 18th (13 sessions)

Winter

January 6th – March 5th (18 sessions)

Registration