Elite Hockey Development

The SSS Hockey Academy is the cornerstone of our athletic program, offering a comprehensive pathway from youth development through college preparation. Training takes place on two NHL-regulation ice rinks plus a dedicated synthetic ice training surface, all housed within our 181,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility in Phoenix, Arizona.

Our coaching staff includes former professional players and certified USA Hockey instructors who bring decades of elite-level experience. Every student-athlete receives individualized development plans, video analysis, and mental performance coaching alongside rigorous on-ice training.

Program Tiers

🏆 Full-Time Academy

Year-round residential program combining elite hockey training with accredited academics through Online School of Arizona. 5 days per week on-ice, off-ice conditioning, video review, and mental performance sessions.

Eligibility: Grades 9–12  |  Commitment: 10 months

⚽ Day Student Program

For local athletes who want elite training without boarding. Same on-ice curriculum as full-time students with flexible scheduling around local school commitments.

Ages: 10–19  |  Schedule: 3–5 days/week

☀️ Summer Elite Camp

Intensive summer development camp with position-specific training, 3v3 tournaments, and exposure to college scouts. Multiple sessions available June through August.

Ages: 8–18  |  Duration: 1–4 weeks

Competitive Pathways

SSS Academy hockey athletes compete at the highest levels of youth and junior hockey:

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NA3HL Team

Arizona's first NA3HL franchise — NAHL coming soon

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AAA/AA Travel

Boys & girls teams from U8 through U18

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College Pathway

14+ college partnerships — NCAA D1, D3, ACHA

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Showcase Events

Annual showcases with college & junior scouts

World-Class Facilities

Hockey Academy athletes train in an environment built for elite development:

  • 2 NHL-regulation ice rinks with Olympic-quality boards and glass
  • 1 synthetic ice training rink for skills development and stickhandling
  • Apex Fitness Center — 10,000 sq ft with Hammer Strength equipment
  • Video analysis room with professional-grade film review technology
  • Recovery center with cold plunge, compression therapy, and sports massage
  • 13 dedicated ice sport locker rooms with individual player stalls

Housing: Billet Program

🏠 Hockey Billet Program — $7,000/year ($700/month for 10 months)

The SSS Academy Billet Program places hockey student-athletes with carefully vetted local host families. The $700/month housing fee is paid directly to billet host families. This is a hockey-exclusive housing option that provides a home-away-from-home experience while athletes pursue elite development.

Safe Sport Compliance: All billet families are fully vetted in accordance with USA Hockey Safe Sport requirements. Every adult in the household must complete background screening, SafeSport training certification, and maintain current USA Hockey registration. Our Billet Coordinator oversees all placements and conducts regular check-ins.

What’s Included: Private or shared bedroom, meals, transportation to/from the facility, structured home environment with curfew and house rules, and 24/7 support from our housing coordinator.