G.O.A.L.S. Program
Guiding Opportunities for Academic and Leadership Success
A personalized development program for individual players
GOALS Program Vision
At ALG Hockey, we believe staying mentally strong and academically engaged while playing junior hockey is critical for a successful transition to, and performance in, college. The GOALS program offers a suite of services that support players in mental performance, leadership and academic engagement throughout their junior hockey journey.
Our vision is that every player who goes through the GOALS program develops the skills necessary to succeed in a college classroom, has the resilience, confidence and strategies to perform at their highest level, is ready to make an immediate impact as a leader on their team, and is admitted to a college that aligns with their hockey and academic goals.
“ALG Hockey has really helped me further my development and confidence with communication. From learning to talk with teammates in the right ways, to talking with scouts and coaches, Jo has taught me many ways to have real genuine conversations that I can get the most out of. First impressions are probably the most important part of the recruiting process and learning to communicate and give a great first impression can put you ahead of the competition from the get-go. I am very appreciative of Jo and all ALG Hockey has done, and continues to do, for me.” ~ NAHL player and Air Force Academy Commit
Services
If they have an advisor for college hockey, shouldn't they have one for college?
Academic and Mental Performance Coaching
We help players to develop mental performance skills and maintain academic engagement throughout their time in junior hockey in a way that is manageable and successful.
Mental Performance coaching and support
Identify player specific opportunities for academic engagement (college coursework or non-college options)
Guidance in appropriate course selection, course structure, location and registration for college coursework
Academic coaching and accountability
Support finding available resources for student success (e.g. tutoring services, student services)
Option to add on ALG Hockey Leadership courses at a reduced fee
College Academic Preparation
We support players as they explore their college options and prepare for college entrance while maintaining their NCAA eligiblity.
NCAA Eligibility Center and understanding initial eligibility rules for both DI and DIII
Programs of study exploration (majors)
College selection advising
On-Demand Communication Advising
We provide on-demand services to support players as they learn to communicate with coaches, scouts, hockey advisors, media, college admissions personnel and professors.
Communication services include review of materials and practice for the following types of player communications:
Interactions with coaches and scouts including emails, phone or video calls, in-person meetings, and texts
Prospecting college programs and engaging with college professionals (admissions and professors)
Media, college and job interviews
“Throughout my hockey career, I've dealt with a lot of stress, especially as a goalie aging out of juniors. A majority of this stress came from the need to become a full-time student to maintain D1 college eligibility. The uniqueness of my situation made it extremely difficult to find the right answers, but Jo was able to step right in and help guide me to fit all the criteria within the 21yo rule and keep me eligible for college hockey. Jo Hopp and ALG Hockey has helped me tremendously, and if it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be able to reach the next step in my hockey career” ~ NAHL Player and Sacred Heart University Commit
GOALS Program Outcomes
Players have the mental performance skills and strategies to perform at their highest level.
Players successfully maintain their academic engagement and are confident to begin their college career.
Players understand and remain compliant with their initial NCAA eligibility requirements.
Players understand their college options and how they align with their academic and hockey goals.
Players have the confidence and ability to talk effectively with professors, university personnel, coaches, scouts and media.
Players see themselves as leaders, regardless of team status, and are ready to make a positive impact on their team.
Players understand the importance of being attentive to their mental health and respect their mental health needs.