
transform
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Transform Hockey Academy is a full-time academy providing grades 6-12 education with the additional benefits of strength training, on-ice development, and sport specific electives all during school hours!
In line with Transform's all-inclusive approach to athlete development, the Academy has partnered with the absolute best in the industry to provide all the tools to take you to the next level.
"We view Transform Hockey Academy as a perfect bridge into the academy lifestyle. It offers the additional development time needed for elite athletes while being able to thrive in a personalized school setting.”
— Adam Geric, Transform Founder & Director
academy aspects
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BC public school curriculum for grades 6-12 is provided through SIDES. Students run off of a 4 day in-person schedule, allowing for a full academic day from home with full access to teacher support. Students are in a private school setting with extensive academic and administrative support.
Through SIDES, students follow all of British Columbia's public school curriculum for grades 6-12. In a private school setting, they have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of sport-specific courses along with all core courses, while upholding high academic standards.
STAFF
Leah Saban - Academic Coordinator
Chris Swift-Fry - Middle School Teacher
Tamara Stokes-Bennet - High School Teacher
Sean Hayes - Principal (SIDES) -
Our professional coaches work through a 10-month program, connecting skating and skill sessions to develop an overall elite player. Each week will consist of sessions from all 3 coaches who will always be there to improve each player with anything they need.
COACHES
Adam Geric - Skating & Skills Coach
Jesse Saban - Skating & Skills Coach
Mena Westhaver - Skating Coach
Leighton Williams - Goalie Coach -
With 4 weekly strength sessions, 1 weekly recovery session and a total of 200+ gym hours athletes can expect to see drastic changes in hockey specific strength and overall athleticism. All sessions will take place on-site at Transform Sports Performance Centre with Transform strength coaches Adam Geric, Chris Phillips, and Cody Sahlstrom.
With a full 10 months of Strength & Conditioning, athletes will progress through multiple phases and improve on the core attributes of Strength, Power, Speed, Mobility, Stability, and Skill.
Benefitting from a consistent group of all hockey players, sessions will progress into hockey specific training and periodization will be set to optimize players peak performance in their current season.
Athletes will learn the fundamentals of training and learn how to succeed through consistent training in a positive and energetic atmosphere.
COACHES
Adam Geric - Strength & Conditioning Coach
Chris Phillips - Strength & Conditioning Coach & Yoga Instructor
Cody Sahlstrom - Strength & Conditioning Coach -
Full academic, on-ice & training schedule September-June
120 hours of on-ice instruction
200+ hours of strength & conditioning instruction
Professional coaches always available to support athletes
On-line schooling to allow flexibility and self-paced learning
Full-time academic support in typical classroom setting
Sport specific electives
Hockey IQ Class
All-training completed during school hours
Evenings and weekends free for team activities and travel
THA gear including bags, jerseys, and training gear
Competitive and positive environment bringing the best out of each athlete
ACADEMY OPTIONS
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DEV 1
Our Development 1 program offers a full academy experience for grades 6-8, combining schoolhouse education with gym and ice training. Focused on building foundational skills, athleticism, and academic growth, this program prepares young athletes for future success on and off the ice.
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DEV 2
The Development 2 program is a comprehensive academy for high school athletes (grades 9-12) that integrates school, gym, and ice training. Tailored to enhance advanced skills, fitness, and mental toughness, this program ensures players are prepared for the next level of competition and success in their hockey careers.
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HYBRID
Our Hybrid Program lets you stay at your chosen school while training on the ice and in the gym with us. Balance academics and top-tier hockey development seamlessly.
Meet the Team
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LEAH SABAN
ACADEMIC COORDINATOR
HUB GM - JPHL & FSL -
TAMARA STOKES-BENNET
HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER
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CHRIS SWIFT-FRY
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER
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LEIGHTON WILLIAMS
EDUCATION ASSISTANT
GOALIE COACH -
ADAM GERIC
DIRECTOR
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH
ON-ICE SKILLS COACH -
JESSE SABAN
ON-ICE SKILLS COACH
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CHRIS PHILLIPS
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH
YOGA INSTRUCTOR -
CODY SAHLSTROM
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH
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SEAN HAYES
PRINCIPAL