How we operate

At Beyond Sticks we believe hockey should be Accessible, Wholistic, and Athlete-Centered

• Accessible: We limit obstacles to play by keeping the financial and time expectations low, offering scholarships to play, operating in multiple geographic areas, and hosting programs for all ages and abilities.

• Holistic: We teach all aspects of the game - and life: physical, tactical, technical, emotional, and mental. Our goal is athletes who flourish on and off the field.

• Athlete Centered: We want autonomous, confident athletes who play hockey for their lifetime. We use a long term athlete development approach, games based learning, and questioning to create a mastery environment.

What can you expect to see at practices?

• Games and competitions over lines and drills

• It might look chaotic or disorganized

• Questions and discussions not lectures

• Athlete choice built into practice

What can you expect to see at games?

• Equal playing time

• Athletes trying new positions

• Process based goals

• Asking for player reflections