THE ACADEMY
Andy Oakes
President
Okanagan Hockey Group
Markus Houben
Managing Director
Okanagan Hockey Europe
Rico Rossi
General Manager
Okanagan Hockey Europe
Hello, hockey players around the globe!
We are thrilled to extend a warm invitation for you to join us at the Okanagan Hockey Academy in St. Pölten, Austria! Our flagship program, based in Penticton, Canada, is recognized as one of the top private hockey academies in the world. Thanks to our exciting partnership with Sportzentrum Niederösterreich and the Lower Austria International School, we are bringing our professional expertise to Europe, both on the ice and in the classroom. Our program is designed to empower student-athletes to excel academically and athletically, shaping them into positive community members while achieving their dreams on the ice. The unforgettable experiences you will gain with us will last a lifetime!
Thank you for considering the Okanagan Hockey Academy — we can't wait to see you on the ice
QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE CAMPUS
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State of the art facilities
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Hockey rink open 11 months a year
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Private locker rooms for each team during the season
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Fully supervised dormitories
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Skills Center (shooting, puck skills)
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2 Complete weight rooms for strength training
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Outdoor and indoor running track and multiple fields
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Running, biking paths, and beach volleyball court
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Easy bus access to the city center and the train station
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Surrounded by green space and two lakes and is a short walk to the shopping center.
HOCKEY PROGRAM
Our program provides various opportunities based on player's age, size and skill level
PROGRAM FEATURES
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North American Style
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Professional coaching staff from different countrieswith extensive experience
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Teams:
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U15 Prep Team
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U17 Prep Team
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U18 Prep Team *+ U18 Elite Cup Select Team *
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Junior Team (U20) *
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Up to 35+ games per team
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Ice times September - June
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5+ ice times per week on average
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Weekly skills and skating development sessions
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Professional Strength program and coaches
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Nutrition and Lifestyle Guidance
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In-Season and Off-Season Training Programs
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Game video analysis
* International League
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING PROGRAM
Year-Long Periodized Strength & Conditioning program to reach specific goals of each phase of the calendar
Mark Fitzgerald
Human Performance Consultant OHG
“In working with many NHLers and athletes around the world, we know what it takes to design and deliver a Strength & Conditioning Program for Hockey Players. It is designed by Okanagan Hockey Group worldwide and delivered by local experts."
Johannes Leitner
Strength & Conditioning Lead OHE
3 PHASES:
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In-Season
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Off-Season
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Summer
GOALS:
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Educate Athletes
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Increase Muscle Size, Strength, Power, Speed, Agility
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Decrease Risk of Injury (Flexibility, Mobility, Posture, Muscular Imbalances etc)
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Increase Overall Athleticism
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Have Fun
Mag. Mario Lahner
Headmaster LAIS
“Our aim is to bring out the full potential in each one of our students. Our program is designed to help them undertake their educational responsibilities while excelling athletically.”
Rico Rossi, BA
General Manager OHE
"We believe academic education, sports, culture, and social behavior are integral parts of school life and much time is devoted to associate these areas."
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (LAIS)
Students from different cultural and academic backgrounds will be able to graduate with an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or an Austrian High School Diploma (Matura) – to prepare them for university entrance while developing each student’s self-confidence and self-discipline. For better academic results, all non-native English speakers are requested to learn as much English as possible before entering the program. Taking an English as a Second Language test during our Academy Tryout is required. Please contact us for any questions.
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Four-year program (9th – 12th Grade / School years 9-12)
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Graduate with an IB Diploma or the Austrian Matura (Austrian High School Diploma)
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Classes are taught in English
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Languages: English, German, Spanish lessons; other languages may be available upon request
STAFF
Meet our professional coaching staff with extensive experience in developing Student-Athletes
