How we operate
At Beyond Sticks we believe hockey should be Accessible, holistic, 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