Leadership Development Courses

ALG Hockey Develops Leaders

“Through the leadership development course, I learned and applied the growth mindset, goal-setting, and multi-directional leadership, all while continuing to improve my reading, writing, and communicative skills. All of these practices have, and will continue to help me be a better person both on and off the ice!" ~ previous USHL player (currently at Yale University)

At ALG Hockey, we believe developing the skills and characteristics of leaders is a critical part of your hockey journey. Our leadership development courses use a customized curriculum focused on the junior hockey experience both on and off the ice. Courses incorporate active learning and engagement techniques so players gain practical knowledge and have the opportunity to use the content immediately in their current environments.

“This class has helped me change my outlook on what a leader really means. It taught me to have even better communication skills and to lead from very different views and perspectives." ~ player at the University of St. Thomas (previous USHL Captain)

Courses

Leadership 1

Leadership 1 is an introductory course that introduces players to leadership skills and behaviors. Upon completion of this course, players will

recognize the opportunity they have to be a leader on their team
develop and know how to encourage an elite mindset
understand leadership behaviors and how to use them in their experiences
effectively set goals and develop a vision
regularly utilize reflective practice
be able to communicate successfully with academic professionals, coaches, scouts, teammates, and the media

Topics in Leadership 1 :

Introduction to leadership (self-leadership and leadership of others)
Elite (growth) mindset vs. Average (fixed) mindset
Leadership practices and skill development
Goal setting and visionary thinking
Reflective practice
Communication skills (written and oral)

Leadership 1 reflects the workload and expectations of a 1-credit, college-level course. Participants are expected to actively engage in 1-hour, weekly virtual sessions and complete out-of-class activities (roughly 2-3 hours each week outside class). Leadership 1 is a 16 week course. When offered, this course starts in early September or late January.

NEXT OFFERING: October 2025 (tentative, depending on interest)

For pricing and to inquire about upcoming offerings, send email to info@alghockey.com.

Leadership 2

Leadership 2 is an advanced leadership course expanding on the ideas from Leadership 1 and allowing players to engage in further skill development. Upon completion of this course, players will:

understand different leadership styles
understand their individual leadership strengths and tendencies
recognize and value Emotional Intelligence and how it shows up in leadership
possess advanced communication skills (providing feedback, having difficult conversations, and handling conflict)

Topics in Leadership 2:

Leadership styles
Self-leadership assessment
Understanding strengths and performance practices
Emotional intelligence and social-emotional learning
Advanced communication skills

Leadership 2 is designed to reflect a 1-credit, college-level course. Participants are expected to actively engage in 1-hour weekly virtual sessions and complete out-of-class activities (roughly 2-3 hours each week outside class). Leadership 2 is a 16-week course. When offered, this course starts in early September or late January.

PREREQUISITE: Players must have participated in Leadership 1 to enroll in Leadership 2.

NEXT OFFERING: September 2025 (tentative)

For pricing and to inquire about upcoming offerings, send email to info@alghockey.com.

Leadership Capstone

The Leadership Capstone experience is a way for players to put their training and development to work. This course is designed to give players opportunities to practice the skills they developed in Leadership 1 and 2, in a manner that best serves their personal situation within their junior hockey experience. ALG Hockey provides structure, guidance, and mentorship throughout the capstone experience. Examples of capstone projects include:

Serving as a team facilitator in the LEAD Team program
Serving as a course facilitator for Leadership 1 or Leadership 2
Supporting team community engagement events in a leadership capacity
Focusing on specific leadership practices or skills and engaging in opportunities for further practice and development of those skills
Developing and executing a leadership research project

PREREQUISITE: Players must have participated in Leadership 1 to enroll in Leadership Capstone. Depending on the specific topic selected by a player, they may also require completion of Leadership 2 to enroll.

NEXT OFFERING: Player dependent

For more information or to inquire about registering, send an email to: info@alghockey.com

“Taking the leadership class has been very beneficial for my development and transition into school after a couple years off. It taught me about managing my time well which is the key to success in college. We read a lot of interesting material that can not only help me in the classroom but on the ice as well, trying to better my leadership skills. Working with Jo was very beneficial because she genuinely cares how we do and works very hard to teach us new things. I am very grateful for my time learning with her.” ~ player at Notre Dame University (previous USHL player)

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