G.O.A.L.S. Program

Guiding Opportunities for Academic and Leadership Success

A personalized academic, mental performance and leadership development program

for individual players

"ALG hockey has helped me to better understand what I need to do each day to achieve both my long-term and short-term goals. ALG hockey has improved my time management dramatically and has prepared me for life as a collegiate student-athlete." ~ player at UW Madison (D1) and previous USHL Captain

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.” ~ player at US Air Force Academy (D1)

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Services

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Mental Performance and Academic 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. Our programming includes:

Mental Performance coaching and support
- Topics can include:
  - Competing with confidence and composure
  - Performing under pressure and recovering from mistakes
  - Discipline, process, and intrinsic motivation
  - Focus, resilience, and consistency
  - Visualization, breathwork, and flow
  - Time management and mental organization for athletes
Academic coaching and accountability
- Topics can include:
  - Study skills and strategies
  - Time management and organization
  - Communicating with college professors and personnel
  - Course accountability
Communication training and development
- 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

NCAA Eligibility and College Readiness

We help players and families understand the academic roadmap through juniors to maximize interest from college coaches and leads to a successful transition to the demands of being a collegiate student-athlete. We provide clarity for each players individual academic needs so they can optimize their experience in juniors, prepare for college entrance and maintain their NCAA eligibility.

NCAA Eligibility Center and understanding initial eligibility rules for both DI and DIII
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-level coursework
Programs of study exploration (majors)
College selection advising

On-Demand Support

Personalized support, anytime you need it.

Players and families have direct access to ALG Hockey by text, call, or email - for quick answers, real-time support and expert guidance when it matters most.

“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” ~ player at Sacred Heart University (D1)

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.

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