DHA U15 Female Skills Academy

The Delta Hockey Academy is launching a Female Skills Academy for players born in 2010, 2011 and 2012 who are interested in supplementing their team training with elite level skill development from our Delta Hockey Academy coaches throughout the entire hockey season. The DHA U15 Female Skills Academy will include 52 on-ice skill development sessions over the winter season following a specific development curriculum. 

DHA U15 Female Skills Academy Coaches

  • Mark Taylor (U18 Female Prep Green Head Coach 2024/2025)
  • Jordan Mackenzie (U18 Female Prep Black Head Coach 2024/2025)
  • Brittany Kirby (U18 Female Prep Black Head Coach 2023/2024)
  • Tim Preston (DHA Lead Skills Coach)
  • Nick Drazenovic (Vancouver Giants Lead Skills Coach)
  • Austin Vetterl (U15 Prep Green Head Coach 2024/2025)
  • Owen Pighin (DHA Vice-President and U17 Female Prep Head Coach 2022/2023)
  • Kate Wheeler (U18 Female Prep Assistant Coach 2019/2020)
  • Shawn McBride (U15 AAA Black Head Coach 2024/2025)
  • Brent Thurston (U17 AAA Assistant Coach 2024/2025)
  • Reese Hiddleston (Goalie Coach: DHA U18 Female Prep Alum & UBC Alum)

DHA U15 Female Skills Academy Curriculum

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

DHA U15 Female Skills Academy Training Kit

  • DHA training shirt
  • DHA training shorts
  • DHA hoodie
  • DHA sweatpants
  • DHA beanie
  • DHA practice jersey
  • Option to add on: DHA helmet, DHA gloves, DHA pant shells, DHA hockey bag

DHA U15 Female Skills Academy Program Details

  • Program Dates: September 16, 2024 to February 26, 2025
  • Weekly Schedule: 6:30-7:30AM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays excluding Pro D Days, Holidays & Winter Break (full schedule below)
  • Location: Planet Ice Delta
  • Eligible Age Groups: 2010, 2011, 2012
  • Cost: $2295 for 52 hours of on-ice development over the full season (September through February)
  • 24 players and 3 goalies will be accepted into the program
  • 2 DHA Coaches will be on the ice for each session
  • Includes full DHA Training Kit (outlined above)

Full Schedule

All sessions are at 6:30-7:30am
Monday, September 16
Wednesday, September 18
Monday, September 23
Wednesday, September 25
Friday, September 27
Wednesday, October 2
Friday, October 4
Monday, October 7
Wednesday, October 9
Friday, October 11
Wednesday, October 16
Monday, October 21
Wednesday, October 23
Monday, October 28
Wednesday, October 30
Friday, November 1
Monday, November 4
Wednesday, November 6
Friday, November 8
Wednesday, November 13
Friday, November 15
Monday, November 18
Wednesday, November 20
Friday, November 22
Wednesday, November 27
Friday, November 29
Monday, December 2
Wednesday, December 4
Friday, December 6
Monday, December 9
Wednesday, December 11
Friday, December 13
Monday, December 16
Wednesday, December 18
Friday, December 20
Monday, January 13
Wednesday, January 15
Friday, January 17
Monday, January 20
Wednesday, January 22
Monday, January 27
Wednesday, January 29
Friday, January 31
Monday, February 3
Wednesday, February 5
Friday, February 7
Monday, February 10
Wednesday, February 12
Friday, February 14
Wednesday, February 19
Monday, February 24
Wednesday, February 26
 

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