L.E.A.D. Program
Leadership, Excellence, Achievement and Development
A mental performance and leadership development program designed specifically for teams
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We've helped teams in the USHL and NAHL experience a 200+% win increase!
“ALG Hockey is incredibly valuable for players and teams looking to improve their mindset and resilience. Jo is a wealth of knowledge and deeply passionate about helping players become their best. We worked with ALG for the season and experienced significant improvement in goal-setting, mental resiliency and grit. Jo goes above and beyond with her work ethic and attention to detail and customizes the program to fit the players' needs. We're incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work with ALG Hockey as part of our overall player development"
~ Mike Garman, 2023-2024 Head Coach Chicago Steel (USHL)
Mental Performance Coach for the Watertown Shamrocks (NAHL)
LEAD Program Vision
At ALG Hockey, we believe teams have higher success on the ice when their players develop as both elite athletes and strong leaders with the mental performance habits to reach their fullest potential.
Our vision is that teams who utilize the LEAD Program have more confident, resilient, and elite-minded players, resulting in a positive impact on team performance and culture both on and off the ice.
LEAD Program Topics
LEAD Program Topics
Elite Performance Practices:
Teams can select from a variety of topics. Team sessions are workshop format to include practices and strategies players can incorporate immediately. All program elements are specific to the junior hockey experience.
Performing with an Elite (Growth) Mindset
Resilience, Grit and Embracing Adversity
Enhancing and Sustaining Confidence
Discipline, process, commitment and motivation
Effective Goal Setting
Understanding Control and Developing Habits & Actions
Self-awareness and Reflective Practice for Optimal Performance
Focus and Preparation
Visualization and Breathwork
Leadership Development:
Our leadership development program focuses on practices and behaviors directly applicable to the junior hockey experience. Topics of focus include:
Self leadership vs. Leadership of others
Leading in all directions
Visionary thinking and inspiring a shared vision
Accountability and Difficult conversations
Effective Communication
LEAD Program Models
LEAD Program Models
Custom-Built for Your Team. Designed for Impact.
The LEAD Program is fully customizable to match your teams' unique goals, needs and dynamics. Whether delivered in person or virtually, each session is built for active learning, real engagement and practical strategies players can apply immediately.
Flexible formats include:
Team-wide workshops
Small group intensives
One-on-one coaching
Visioning and Team goal-setting
Choose a single session, 1/2-season plan or full-season programming - we will build what fits best.
Let's talk about how we can meet your team's need.
Email us at info@alghockey.com to start the conversation.
LEAD Program Outcomes
Through the LEAD Program, players:
Build and embrace a growth mindset, with strategies to override fixed-mindset habits
Apply proven mental performance tools to elevate performance—on and off the ice
Set effective, process-driven goals that build confidence and momentum
Strengthen grit and resilience to stay composed under pressure
Develop self-awareness and use reflection to accelerate growth
Embrace adversity as a competitive advantage, not a setback
See themselves as leaders and build the mindset and habits of leadership
Contribute to a strong, supportive team culture by leading, encouraging, and holding teammates accountable
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