IDEA Acronym | IDEAHockey

IDENTIFICATION

Player Identification

(Scouting/ Recruiting)

Identifying top players in the western regions is a priority pillar for IDEAHockey. We are always looking to discover and promote emerging talent.

- ID Camps & Clinics

- Tournament & Showcase Scouting

- League Play Observation

- Hockey Network / Coach Referrals

- IDEAHOCKEY Player Radar

Strength Identification

(Player / Team Evaluation)

Knowing and honing your strengths is a vital part of player and team development. We help you identify, sharpen and highlight those strengths.

- Evaluation Camps & Clinics

- Analytical Evaluations & Feedback

- Game Analysis (In-person and/or Video)

- Identification of Areas of Improvement

- Self Awareness & Mindset Assessment

DEVELOPMENT

Offering an abundance of access to development opportunities both on and off the ice via our extensive hockey network. From camps, clinics, courses and seminars to curating individual development plans for our players and team development plans for coaches and organizations.

- On-Ice Development Camps & Clinics

- Mindset Clinics & Courses

- Mentorship Programs

- Nutrition & Self Care Education

- Strength & Agility Training

- Individual Development Plans

- Goal Setting & Tracking

- Progress Accountability Partnerships

- Team Building Events & Programs

- Coachability & Hockey Systems Education

EXPOSURE / EYES

With the exponential growth of players residing in emerging hockey markets with geographical hurdles and less opportunities for scouts, recruiters and coaches to observe players on a consistent basis, our Exposure pillar is designed to take our talent and hard work to where the eyes are and the eyes to where our athletes are.

- Hand Selected Showcases & Tournaments

- Scouted ID Camps and Evaluations

- Off-Season Tournament Teams

- Individual Player Placements & Invites

- Dynamic Player Profiles & Hockey Resumes

- Video Compilation & Distribution

- Player Advocacy, Recognition and Referral

- IDEAHOCKEY Recruitment Network

ADVOCACY / ADVISORY / AGENCY

Our Advocacy, Advisory, Agency pillars offer guidance on pathways, opportunities and decisions that arise as a player pursues their hockey goals. From youth advisory to Junior/College recruitment guidance to professional pathways and agency relationships, we help you navigate and prepare for the exciting yet tough decisions that come with the territory.

Advocacy

- Opportunity Identification

- Player Advocacy & Promotion

- Hockey Network Introductions

- Try-out/Training Camp Invites

- Player Profile Deployment

Advisory

- Athlete & Family Advisory

- Program & Team Selection Guidance

- Opportunity Assessment

- Navigation of Off Ice Logistics

- Team & Family Liaison

Agency

For our Professional, Major Junior and College bound athletes we guide and connect you to the right agency relationship based on player goals, expertise and compatibility.