My son has been involved with the Global Sport Academy programs for the past four years beginning in first year bantam with the STIX Spring program.  The coaches we encountered during this time have been nothing short of phenomenal.  From the head coach to all assistant coaches the mindset is consistent, developing the players for their futures on and off ice.

As a family, our interaction with the Global Sport Academy program has been very positive. We have been so impressed with the time and effort that all facilitators have put into planning and developing activities, both on and off the ice. Every attempt has been made to create a program that is not only focused on the core values, but is also *fun* for the athletes. It is very obvious that all staff involved genuinely care. We see this in both the hockey aspect of the academy, but also the schooling and academic aspect. 

Prior to my son even being accepted into the Global Sport Academy program in Airdrie, my son was probably given the most valuable piece of advice that any mentor can teach an impressionable teenager:

“The effort is far more important than the outcome…” – Jeff Ovens, Vice President of Business Development, in speaking about my sons upcoming Science Exam.

The Global Sport Academy Program has been a real confidence booster for our son Jaden. Golf is a passion for him and it's wonderful to watch the program really cultivate that. He has had some excellent instruction, tons of practice and game play, as well as a trip down to Phoenix that created memories he will never forget.

The Global Sport Academy program is a very well-run school-partnered program. The quality of the instructors is excellent – as parents of a goalie, having a dedicated goalie coach  has been fantastic for our son’s development both on and off-ice. Being a goaltender is more than technical skill in net, it is mental strength and performance and the goalie coaching has helped with both of these aspects of the position for our son.

We love the enthusiasm of the coaches and staff on and off the ice and the regular communication through social media which the kids love.  Also means I don’t have to chasing up information myself.  Additionally, Global coaches really support and encourage the academic performance of the students – something I’m exceptionally grateful for!

A Grade 9 Story

Hi Coach Maloney and Coach Ovens,

I just want to send you and your coaches a note of thanks. Carter seems to be adapting very well to high school and his focus and study habits have improved so much!
Also Carter is just finishing up his evaluations and I have never seen him so confident and at times he has dominated his ice sessions. In his last session he was scrimmaging with the top group, mainly made up of 16/17 yr olds who recently played quadrant.. His team won 2 to 0 and Carter scored both goals.