What Sets Us ApartDevelopment Programs
Ages 6-10First Shift
For players that have never played organized minor hockey and were born between January 1st, 2014 and May 1st, 2019. LMHA, in partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL), National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA), and Bauer Hockey, is offering the First Shift Program. The First Shift Program is an introductory hockey program that provides the participants with a complete set of Bauer Hockey equipment and a series of ice times to learn and develop the fundamental skills of hockey and assist in their transition to playing organized hockey the following year.
Ages 6-9U7 & U9 Development
Development for LMHA-registered athletes begins in Under-7 (born 2019 + 2018) and Under-9 (born 2017 + 2016) with regularly scheduled Development Sessions with LMHA-appointed Development Coaches. These sessions focus on the individual development of each athlete and are designed to teach the skills as outlined in Hockey Canada's Core Skills for the respective age group.
This season our U7 and U9 Development will be lead by Mike Aviani and Billy Thompson.
‘C’ House Hockey Development
For athletes in U11, U13, and U15 'C' House Hockey, Development Sessions will be scheduled with LMHA-appointed Development Coaches in order to work with each participant in the development of their technical skills, as outlined in the Hockey Canada Core Skills for their respective age-group.
UNDER-11Development for players ages 10 and 11. This program focuses on learning to play, diving into the fundamentals of hockey. Players will develop skills from forward scissor skating, pivots, attack triangles, and moving passes to different shots, basic 1 on 1 defence, puck retrieval, and basic positioning.
UNDER-13Development for players ages 12 and 13. This program focuses on learning to train, exploring what it takes to grow as an athlete. Players will develop skills from 1 leg weaving, evasive skating, moving puck control, and more advanced passing to net drives, moves in combination, gap control, escape moves, and forechecks.
UNDER-15Development for players ages 14 and 15. This program focuses on training to train, taking athletes to the next level. Players will fine-tune their skills, beginning to set themselves apart from their competition. Development includes advanced hockey skills as well as growth in hockey sense, dedication to being an elite athlete, emotional control, and resiliency.
For the 2024-25 Season, our ‘C’ House Hockey Development will be lead by James Bettauer and Luke Kasteel.For any questions regarding 'C' Development please contact operations@langleyminorhockey.ca
‘A’ Rep Hockey Development
In LMHA’s 'A' Rep Hockey Division, each 'A' Team will receive a Development Schedule which includes: 10 Player (Forward/Defense) Skill Development Sessions with a Development Coach, 10 Goalie Development Sessions with a Goalie Development Coach, 16 Off-Ice (Dryland) Sessions with a Strength and Conditioning Coach, as well as receive access to a digital platform where all of their team's game film will be stored and available on demand for Coaches and athletes.
Jame Bettauer and Luke Kasteel will be running the Skater Skills sessions and Eric Williams and Boston Bilous will be running the Goalie Skills sessions.
This program is designed to help Langley Minor Hockey Association ‘A’ Rep athletes set themselves apart from their competition, growing to their full potential.
For any questions regarding 'A' Development please contact operations@langleyminorhockey.ca
Goalie Development
Langley Minor Hockey Association’s Goaltenders in both 'C' and 'A' Hockey (U9, U11, U13, U15, U18) are able to register for LMHA's Goalie Development Programs, which run throughout the season. Each session is run by a minimum of five paid Goalie Development Coaches for specialized instruction and is limited to 20 goaltenders per session to ensure a suitable athlete-to-instructor ratio.
Assertion Goaltending will be running our Goalie Development, under the supervision of LMHA Alumni Eric Williams and/or Boston Bilous.
For any questions regarding Goalie Development please contact operations@langleyminorhockey.ca
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Langley Minor Hockey Association is proud to offer some of the best development opportunities to our athletes, both on and off the ice.
Player Pathways
Player Pathways are programming philosophies that align with Hockey Canada’s Long-Term Player Development model and focus on delivering hockey with an emphasis on player development.