DHA Female Skills Academy

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

DHA Female Skills Academy Coaches

  • Mark Taylor (U18 Female Prep Green Head Coach 2025/2026)
  • Jordan Mackenzie (U18 Female Prep Black Head Coach 2025/2026)
  • Brittany Kirby (U15 Female Prep Head Coach 2025/2026)
  • Tim Preston (DHA Lead Skills Coach)
  • Austin Vetterl (U15 Prep Head Coach 2025/2026)
  • Shawn McBride (U15 Black Head Coach 2025/2026)
  • Brent Thurston (U15 Black Assistant Coach 2025/2026)
  • Richard Mueller (U15 White Head Coach 2025/2026)
  • Mike Aviani (U15 White Assistant Coach 2025/2026)
  • Rick Lanz (U17 Prep Head Coach 2025/2026)
  • Kate Wheeler (U18 Female Prep Assistant Coach 2019/2020)
  • Paris Eliopoulos (U18 Female Black Assistant Coach 2025/2026)
  • Reese Hiddleston (U15 Female Prep Assistant Coach 2025/2026)

DHA Female Skills Academy Curriculum

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

DHA Female Skills Academy Program Details

 
  • Weekly Schedule: 6:30AM – 7:30AM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays excluding Pro D Days & Holidays
  • Location: Planet Ice Delta
  • Eligible Age Groups: 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
  • 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 8th – October 17th (16 Sessions)

Fall 2

October 20th – November 28th (16 Sessions)

Winter 1

December 1st – January 19th (16 Sessions)

Winter 2

January 21st – March 6th (17 Sessions)

Registration