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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“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, Head Coach Chicago Steel (USHL)
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
The LEAD Program is fully customizable for the needs, interests, and dynamics of the team. Programming can be both in person or virtual with active learning experiences and engagement. Formats and components can include:
Team sessions
Small group sessions
One-on-one coaching sessions
Visioning Session and Team goal-setting
Exposure to strategies players and teams can use immediately
LEAD Program options include single sessions, 1/2-season programming or full-season programming.
To discuss how we can meet your team needs, please send an email to info@alghockeyadvisors.com.
**Players who have previously participated in ALG Hockey programming (previous LEAD programming or ALG Leadership Development courses) may have the opportunity to participate as team leads in future experiences.
LEAD Program Outcomes
Players develop and value an elite (growth) mindset and have the strategies to avoid an average (fixed) mindset response to their experiences.
Players acquire specific practices and skills to maximize their mental performance and improve performance on, and off, the ice.
Players develop effective goal-setting strategies, focused on controllable and process.
Players acquire strategies to develop grit and resilience.
Players are self-aware and know how to incorporate reflective practice to reach their full potential.
Players are confident and have the strategies to embrace adversity for elite performance.
Players see themselves as leaders, regardless of team status, and develop skills of leaders.
Players contribute to a positive team culture, hold each other accountable, and support the growth and development of others. each other’s growth.
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