Years, High Performance Hockey (HPH) is an Ice hockey club in Leeds that aims to provide top-level coaching and development opportunities for players of all ages and abilities. The club offers a variety of programmes and camps designed to enhance players' skills and prepare them for competition at the highest levels.
One of the main programmes offered by High Performance Hockey is the Further Education (FE) Programme. This programme is tailored for players aged 6–16 years old and serves as a development pathway to the HPH programme. It focuses on skill development and provides a positive learning environment for athletes of all abilities. Registration for the FE Programme is currently open for the February 2023 camp, which will be held at Planet Ice Leeds.
The High Performance Hockey (HPH) Programme is specifically designed for players aged 13–18 years old who are actively participating in conference or National selection programmes. This programme is aimed at players who are looking to further refine their skills and compete at the highest levels of the sport. Information and registration for the HPH Programme can be found on the club's website.
Another option available to players is the Weekly Skills programme, which combines elements of the HPH and FE programmes. This programme is open to players aged 11–16 years old and focuses on skill development through coaching and training sessions. The Weekly Skills programme is an excellent opportunity for players to improve their skills while experiencing the coaching methods used in the HPH programme.
At High Performance Hockey, player development is overseen by Ryan Aldridge, a highly experienced coach with over 19 years of coaching experience and 21 years of playing experience at professional levels in the UK. Ryan has played in the EIHL (Elite Ice Hockey League) and EPIHL (English top Ice Hockey League), and he currently serves as the Head Coach of the Leeds Knights in the NIHL (National Ice Hockey League). Ryan has also coached junior teams at the Okanagan Hockey Academy and at GB and England National levels, demonstrating his commitment to player development.
In addition to Ryan's expertise, he is supported by a vast network of coaching contacts across North America, Europe, and the UK. This ensures that High Performance Hockey stays at the forefront of player development and equips young athletes with the necessary skills to progress in their hockey careers.
High Performance Hockey also benefits from a strong partnership with Mike Ellis, a two-time Stanley Cup Winner and the Director of Skill Development at Tampa Bay Lightning NHL. Mike is a skills consultant for Hockey Canada's National Women's Programme and the owner/founder of Hockey Detail. Ryan and Mike have a longstanding relationship, having played together and coached together in the British National League. This partnership allows players at High Performance Hockey to learn cutting-edge training and teaching methods to push themselves outside their comfort zone.
High Performance Hockey is located at Planet Ice Leeds, Elland Road, Beeston, Leeds, LS11 0EY. For more information about their programmes and camps, interested individuals can visit their website or contact them via email (info@highperformancehockey. Co. uk) or phone (07867 381567).
Through their commitment to player development, access to top-level coaching, and a focus on skill advancement, High Performance Hockey is dedicated to helping players in Leeds and the surrounding area reach their full potential in the sport of ice hockey.