Prairie Hockey Academy Recruitment Brochure - Other - Page 30
CHARACTER & CITIZENSHIP
DEVELOPMENT
The CSSHL prides itself on not only
developing student-athletes on the
ice, but also inspiring them off the ice.
Student-athletes leave our programs
prepared for the next step in their life,
whether it be post-secondary
education, the workforce, or wherever
their path may take them. Off-ice
conduct is taken very seriously in the
CSSHL, from appearance to behaviour.
Because of the standards we keep, we
feel our student-athletes come to us
as teenagers but leave as young
adults.
The majority of games in the CSSHL
take place on weekends, in a showcase
format. Programs in each division take
turns hosting these Showcase
weekends, which sees multiple teams
in one location playing multiple games.
This format cuts down on travel time,
as well as school days missed. Teams
will also play a small number of flex
games through the season on nonshowcase weekends.
Our student-athletes are on the ice
almost every day. During the week,
student-athletes take part in structural
practices and skill development
sessions. Each team works closely with
their respective program’s strength and
conditioning coach, as well as various
other off-ice seminars such as video
work, mental training and nutrition.
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