Elite Hockey

The weekly training structure is designed to integrate with students’ academic schedules while supporting complete athlete development. Programming includes on-ice skill work, dryland performance, recovery, hockey IQ, nutrition education, mindset coaching, and competitive application. The schedule may vary based on athlete needs and program demands.

The Shield team includes high-performance coaches, on-ice specialists, strength and conditioning professionals, and sport medicine practitioners. Led by Brandon Coccimiglio, Director of Hockey Operations, the team brings experience developing athletes from youth levels to junior, collegiate, professional, Olympic, and championship-level competition.

Blyth Academy Burlington is proud of student-athletes who have continued their hockey journeys at the junior, collegiate, and professional levels. Our alumni, like Owen Tippett of the Philadelphia Flyers and Ty Nelson, a 1st overall pick to the OHL, member of Team Canada at the World Juniors and Seattle Kraken draft pick, are testaments to the success of our program in developing top-tier talent. Whether it’s Junior Hockey, NCAA, or the NHL, we are proud to help our students achieve their goals.

Through our partnership with Shield Athletics & Sports Medicine, students have access to a complete high-performance training environment. The facility brings together a full-sized ice rink, strength and conditioning space, integrated sports medicine support, and recovery resources under one roof.

The Shield partnership is designed to support student-athletes pursuing competitive hockey pathways through structured on-ice development, dryland performance, hockey IQ training, recovery support, and long-term athlete development. Families interested in specific pathway opportunities are encouraged to speak with Admissions for the most current program details.

Scholarship opportunities within the program are designed to recognize and support talented student-athletes who demonstrate exceptional skill and dedication to hockey and academics. Our student-athletes have access to scholarships and financial aid and we encourage you to reach out to the school to learn more.

Every athlete begins with an assessment to establish individual and group baselines. This helps the Shield team identify strengths, gaps, and performance needs from the start. Athletes are supported through individualized programming, ongoing coaching, and a final reassessment in June to compare progress against their September baseline and support next-stage development planning.

Physical development is supported through Shield’s integrated model, which connects on-ice training, dryland performance, sport medicine, recovery, and long-term athlete development. Students work on strength, speed, mobility, balance, conditioning, movement quality, injury prevention, and athletic transfer to support performance on and off the ice.

The program is designed to support student-athletes at different levels of interest and ability, including competitive athletes and students looking to build confidence, discipline, strength, and healthy habits. For the most current details about age groups, eligibility, and placement, families are encouraged to speak with Admissions.

Over 50% of our school is comprised of student-athletes so all staff are experienced in developing lesson plans that work for student-athletes busy schedules. The school admin and guidance team will work with families to develop a schedule that meets all academic requirements while allowing flexibility for athletic training. This is further supported by our variety of additional academic programs such as virtual and online options, summer school and night school.

At Blyth Academy, we take pride in our small class sizes, maintaining an average ratio of 12:1. This enables our teachers to establish personal connections with each student and their parents, working closely with them to help achieve their educational goals. Our commitment to small class sizes extends to our schools, where our principal, guidance counselor, and campus administrator also can engage with students individually, offering support when needed.

At Blyth Academy, fostering open and honest communication with parents is one of our core principles. Our teachers oversee two small classes each term, enabling them to dedicate time to regularly update parents on their child's progress. Additionally, our close-knit communities empower our principal and guidance counselor to swiftly address any parental inquiries or concerns.

Our teachers make use of Edsby, our learning management platform, to facilitate communication and share academic milestones and resources. This platform allows parents to access real-time updates on their child's performance and gain clarity on upcoming projects or tests.