victoria
hockey academy
JPHL
“At Victoria Hockey Academy, we are dedicated to providing elite-level athletes and their families with access to top-tier hockey and training professionals on the island who are committed to delivering the highest standard of training and development. Focusing on empowering athletes and families with choice, our academy offers a borderless, modern approach that provides a clear and structured pathway for those aspiring to reach the next level in their hockey journey.”
- Leah Saban, HUB GM
VICTORIA HA
ID CAMP
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
1 Skill Session
2 Games
Fitness Testing
Gym Session
Parent/Player Seminar
Potential for All-Star Game
REGISTER HERE
March 23-27, 2026
Victoria, BC
$345
VHA is excited to announce our 2026 Spring ID Camp: a comprehensive, high-performance development experience designed to evaluate athletes, elevate their game, and introduce families to the standards and culture of Victoria Hockey Academy.
Our Spring ID Camp features a balanced blend of skills training, competitive gameplay, fitness testing, gym sessions, and education seminars to provide athletes with a true VHA experience both on and off the ice.
WHY ATTEND THE VHA SPRING ID CAMP?
✔ All roster spots will be rewarded after the completion of this camp
✔ High-level, professional development environment
✔ Elite coaching and evaluation from our full VHA staff
✔ Holistic approach — on-ice, off-ice, and character development
✔ Exposure to VHA’s training standards, culture, and expectations
how it works
Victoria Hockey Academy (VHA) offers a comprehensive educational and athletic program designed to cater to the needs of students in grades 6 through 12. With academics modelled after the successful Canadian Sports School through SIDES (South Island Distant Education). VHA provides a unique educational experience tailored specifically to student-athletes, ensuring they can effectively balance academic pursuits with athletic endeavours while fulfilling all graduation requirements in British Columbia.
VHA integrates academic instruction with athletic development to equip student-athletes with the skills and knowledge necessary for success both on and off the ice.
At Victoria Hockey Academy, we are committed to nurturing well-rounded student-athletes who excel academically, athletically, and personally, providing them with the tools and resources necessary to thrive in all aspects of life.
The Academy Program is structured around four fundamental pillars:
academics
Students engage with the British Columbia public school curriculum for Grades 6-12, delivered through the South Island Distance Education School (SIDES). Within a private school environment, student-athletes will have access to a diverse range of sport-specific credit options and core courses, ensuring they meet academic standards while pursuing their athletic aspirations.
strength training
Our teams participate in strength training sessions four days a week at our state-of-the-art Transform Performance Centre. Each student receives personalized strength training programs tailored to their individual needs, covering essential areas such as strength, power, speed, mobility, stability, and skill training. This approach aims to enhance athletic performance while minimizing the risk of injury.
on-ice development
Our teams practice on the ice four days a week under the guidance of our elite coaching staff. Each team has their own Head and Assistant Coach, while still benefiting from the expertise of Transform's elite coaches during weekly skills practices.
SPECIALIZED SPORTS COURSES
In alignment with the Canadian Sports School model, our students will participate in specially designed, credit-bearing courses tailored for athletes. This innovative approach is particularly advantageous for those aspiring to compete at the NCAA and USports levels, making us the first hockey academy to implement this educational model.
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) -
After the season concludes, our student-athletes continue training year-round — staying on the ice 10 months of the year. Our professional coaching staff focuses on building complete players by seamlessly integrating skating, individual skills, and game-specific development. Each week in the off-season includes three on-ice sessions with three different coaches, ensuring every athlete receives consistent attention, support, and personalized development to elevate their game.
COACHING STAFF
Adam Geric, Transform Sports — Skating & Skills Coach
Jesse Saban, Transform Sports — Skating & Skills Coach
Mena Westhaver, PowerWest Athletics — Power Skating Coach
Garry Nunn, Transform Sports — Skills Coach
Payton Mount, Transform Sports — Skills Coach
Austin Roden, Transform Sports — Goalie Coach (15U+)
Leighton Williams, Transform Sports — Goalie Coach (14U)
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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, Ty Lawrence, 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 Ty Lawrence - Strength & Conditioning Coach
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
SCHOOL OPTIONS
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TEAM ONLY
Stay at current school
Arranges with the school to attend practices/gym sessions
Ice/gym sessions end in March
Own transportation required -
FULL ACADEMY
All the benefits of Transform Hockey Academy
10 month program
Transportation provided
Canadian Sport School courses
Private school setting for all courses
1:5 student/teacher ratio -
Local High School Partnership
Canadian Sport School Courses through THA/SIDES
Core courses through local high school
10 month program
Transportation provided
