What Is The Frozen Summer Academy?
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TheĀ Frozen Summer AcademyĀ is the ultimate development experience for athletes who are committed to maximizing their potential, both on and off the ice. Now, 100 out of 100 programs will say this very same thing, but we walk the walk, and we guarantee it.
This all-inclusive program is designed to create complete player transformation, blending two hours of high-intensity on-ice training each day with a comprehensive off-ice performance curriculum.
Beyond developing elite hockey skills, athletes build strength, speed, agility, and endurance through specialized performance training with our great partner SOMA Performance, while improving mobility, flexibility, and recovery with hockey-specific yoga. Classroom sessions challenge players to deepen their hockey IQ while exploring the principles that shape great athletes and even better people.
Throughout the Academy, athletes are encouraged to discoverĀ who they are beyond the gameĀ by identifying their personal core values and learning how those values influence every decision they make. Players are taught that character isn't something you turn on for game day, but rather it's reflected in how you respond to adversity, treat teammates, compete under pressure, and carry yourself every day. By learning to live intentionally through their values in every situation, athletes build the self-awareness, accountability, and integrity that create lasting success both in hockey and in life.
A cornerstone of the Academy isĀ mental performance training, giving athletes the tools to develop confidence, resilience, focus, emotional control, and the ability to perform under pressure. Athletes learn that mental toughness isn't about ignoring challenges, it's about responding to them with purpose, composure, and confidence rooted in their preparation and character. These skills help players navigate adversity, perform consistently, and thrive in high-pressure environments, both on and off the ice.
Equally important is the emphasis onĀ professional off-ice team chemistry and culture-building activities. Through purposeful team challenges, communication exercises, and leadership development, athletes learn to build trust, strengthen relationships, and become better teammates. These experiences foster accountability, connection, and a winning culture that translates directly to on-ice performance while preparing players for the expectations of junior, collegiate, and professional hockey.
Year after year, this proven, holistic approach has produced exceptional results, helping athletes become faster, stronger, and more skilled hockey players while developing into confident leaders, resilient competitors, and high-character individuals prepared to succeed in whatever path they choose.