Leadership Development Courses
Leadership Courses designed for the Junior Hockey Player and Team
“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”
Leadership 1
Leadership 1 is an introductory program designed to help players step into leadership by developing foundational skills, building confidence, and learning how to influence both themselves and others.
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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)
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By the end of the course, players will be able to:
Recognize opportunities to lead on their team
Encourage and model an elite mindset
Understand and apply leadership behaviors in real situations
Set effective goals and develop a vision for success
Use reflective practice to strengthen growth and performance
Communicate confidently with academic professionals, coaches, scouts, teammates, and the media
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Leadership 1 reflects the workload of a 1-credit, college-level course. Participants engage in weekly 1-hour virtual sessions, plus 2–3 hours of out-of-class activities. This 16-week program is offered starting in late September or late January.
Leadership 2
Leadership 2 builds on the foundations of Leadership 1, giving players the opportunity to deepen their leadership skills, strengthen self-awareness, and practice advanced strategies for leading others.
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Leadership styles
Self-leadership assessment
Understanding strengths and performance practices
Emotional Intelligence and social-emotional learning
Advanced communication skills
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By the end of the course, players will be able to:
Understand different leadership styles and how to apply them
Identify their own leadership strengths and tendencies
Recognize and value the role of Emotional Intelligence in leadership
Apply advanced communication skills, including giving feedback, navigating difficult conversations, and handling conflict
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Leadership 2 reflects the workload of a 1-credit, college-level course. Participants engage in weekly 1-hour virtual sessions, plus 2–3 hours of out-of-class activities. This 16-week program is offered starting in late September or late January.
Leadership Capstone
Leadership Capstone is the experience where players put their leadership training into action. With guidance, structure, and mentorship from ALG Hockey, players design and complete a project that applies the skills developed in Leadership 1 and 2 to real-world situations within their junior hockey experience.
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Serving as a team facilitator in the LEAD Team program
Facilitating Leadership 1 or Leadership 2 sessions
Leading community engagement events for their team
Deepening practice in a specific leadership skill area
Designing and completing a leadership research project
Self-design: players identify their leadership project
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By the end of the course, players will be able to:
Apply leadership skills in authentic, player-driven settings
Demonstrate initiative by designing and executing a capstone project
Lead effectively in team, community, and professional environments
Reflect on personal growth and prepare for leadership in future academic, athletic, and career settings
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The capstone experience is individualized, with timing and workload depending on each player’s selected project. ALG Hockey provides ongoing mentorship and support throughout the process.
Completion of Leadership 1 is required. Depending on the project, Leadership 2 may also be required.
Scheduled individually with players based on readiness and project design.
“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!”