THE ACADEMY

OUR FOCUS

Our primary focus is to promote human performance and the long-term development of each of our athletes in the classroom, on the ice, and in the community

How to join the Academy

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Academy Fees

Andy Oakes

President
Okanagan Hockey Group

Markus Houben

Managing Director
Okanagan Hockey Europe

Rico Rossi

General Manager
Okanagan Hockey Europe

Hello, hockey players around the globe!

We are thrilled to extend a warm invitation for you to join us at the Okanagan Hockey Academy in St. Pölten, Austria! Our flagship program, based in Penticton, Canada, is recognized as one of the top private hockey academies in the world. Thanks to our exciting partnership with Sportzentrum Niederösterreich and the Lower Austria International School, we are bringing our professional expertise to Europe, both on the ice and in the classroom. Our program is designed to empower student-athletes to excel academically and athletically, shaping them into positive community members while achieving their dreams on the ice. The unforgettable experiences you will gain with us will last a lifetime!

Thank you for considering the Okanagan Hockey Academy — we can't wait to see you on the ice

Focus

CAMPUS

Okanagan Hockey Europe is located on Austria's premier multisport campus

Sportzentrum NÖ

QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE CAMPUS

State of the art facilities
Hockey rink open 11 months a year
Private locker rooms for each team during the season
Fully supervised dormitories
Skills Center (shooting, puck skills)
2 Complete weight rooms for strength training
Outdoor and indoor running track and multiple fields
Running, biking paths, and beach volleyball court
Easy bus access to the city center and the train station
Surrounded by green space and two lakes and is a short walk to the shopping center.

Campus

HOCKEY PROGRAM

Our program provides various opportunities based on player's age, size and skill level

PROGRAM FEATURES

North American Style
Professional coaching staff from different countrieswith extensive experience
Teams:
- U15 Prep Team
- U17 Prep Team
- U18 Prep Team *+ U18 Elite Cup Select Team *
- Junior Team (U20) *
Up to 35+ games per team
Ice times September - June
5+ ice times per week on average
Weekly skills and skating development sessions
Professional Strength program and coaches
Nutrition and Lifestyle Guidance
In-Season and Off-Season Training Programs
Game video analysis

* International League

Hockey Program

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING PROGRAM

Year-Long Periodized Strength & Conditioning program to reach specific goals of each phase of the calendar

Mark Fitzgerald
Human Performance Consultant OHG

“In working with many NHLers and athletes around the world, we know what it takes to design and deliver a Strength & Conditioning Program for Hockey Players. It is designed by Okanagan Hockey Group worldwide and delivered by local experts."

Johannes Leitner
Strength & Conditioning Lead OHE

3 PHASES:

In-Season
Off-Season
Summer

GOALS:

Educate Athletes
Increase Muscle Size, Strength, Power, Speed, Agility
Decrease Risk of Injury (Flexibility, Mobility, Posture, Muscular Imbalances etc)
Increase Overall Athleticism
Have Fun

Strength & Conditioning Program

EDUCATION

Our athletes are Student-Athletes, which means, academics are one of our biggest priorities.

LAIS Website

Curriculum

Mag. Mario Lahner
Headmaster LAIS

“Our aim is to bring out the full potential in each one of our students. Our program is designed to help them undertake their educational responsibilities while excelling athletically.”

Rico Rossi, BA
General Manager OHE

"We believe academic education, sports, culture, and social behavior are integral parts of school life and much time is devoted to associate these areas."

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (LAIS)

Students from different cultural and academic backgrounds will be able to graduate with an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or an Austrian High School Diploma (Matura) – to prepare them for university entrance while developing each student’s self-confidence and self-discipline. For better academic results, all non-native English speakers are requested to learn as much English as possible before entering the program. Taking an English as a Second Language test during our Academy Tryout is required. Please contact us for any questions.

Four-year program (9th – 12th Grade / School years 9-12)
Graduate with an IB Diploma or the Austrian Matura (Austrian High School Diploma)
Classes are taught in English
Languages: English, German, Spanish lessons; other languages may be available upon request