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