Our mission is to provide a fun, energetic, and positive environment where young players can learn, grow, and develop a lifelong passion for hockey. Through age-appropriate instruction and a focus on strong fundamental skills, players will build confidence both on and off the ice. Each session is thoughtfully designed to build upon the last, creating a structured path of development that helps every player progress throughout the season while fostering a love for the game.

We welcome players ages 7 and under who are ready to learn the basics of hockey and improve their skating skills. All participants must have completed a Learn to Skate program.

Dates: September 9, 2026 – November 18, 2026

Where: Hyannis Youth and Community Center

• 20 On-Ice Sessions
• Player Registration: $450

Primary Areas of Focus

• Skating fundamentals
• Forward stride mechanics
• Inside and outside edge control
• Balance and agility
• Crossovers
• Forward and backward pivots
• Backward skating and transitions
• Puck control
• Stickhandling in motion
• Puck protection
• Changing direction with the puck
• Shooting fundamentals
• Wrist shot mechanics
• Snapshot introduction
• Proper weight transfer
• Accuracy and power
• Hockey habits
• Athletic stance
• Head-up skating
• Confidence with the puck
• Compete level

Weekly Development Themes

• Weeks 1–2: Balance, edges, and skating posture
• Weeks 3–4: Crossovers, pivots, and transitions
• Weeks 5–6: Stickhandling and puck control while skating
• Weeks 7–8: Shooting mechanics, passing basics, and scoring techniques
• Weeks 9–10: Combining all skills through fun stations, relay races, and game-like situations

Above all else, our biggest goal is for every player to leave the rink smiling, excited to come back, and falling in love with the game of hockey.

Dates: November 30, 2026 – March 3, 2027

Where: Hyannis Youth and Community Center

• 20 On-Ice Sessions
• Player Registration: $450.00

Session 2 builds upon the foundation established during the first session by reinforcing skating fundamentals while introducing more game-like situations and decision making.

Primary Areas of Focus

• Advanced skating and edge work
• Passing and receiving while moving
• Shooting under pressure
• Small-area games
• Puck battles and puck protection
• Hockey IQ
• Positioning
• Decision making
• Awareness
• Team play and communication

Weekly Development Themes

• Weeks 1–2: Edge work review and advanced skating
• Weeks 3–4: Passing, receiving, and puck movement
• Weeks 5–6: Shooting while skating and offensive creativity
• Weeks 7–8: Small-area games, puck battles, and compete drills
• Weeks 9–10: Game situations, team concepts, and fun challenge days that allow players to apply everything they’ve learned

Every practice will include high-tempo drills, skill stations, and competitive games to maximize repetitions while keeping players engaged. We want players to improve their individual skills, become better teammates, gain confidence, and most importantly, have fun every time they step on the ice.

No tryouts are necessary for the Development team. All players are welcome.

Every player is required to have a current USA Hockey number.