AMHA and Global Sport Academy Announce Partnership to Revolutionize Hockey Player Development in Airdrie

The Airdrie Minor Hockey Association (AMHA) and Global Sport Academy have joined forces in a groundbreaking partnership that is set to revolutionize hockey player development in Airdrie. The collaboration, announced last week, will see Global Sport Academy, a subsidiary of Village Sports, work closely with AMHA to enhance the high-performance and elite streams within the organization.

The partnership will directly benefit the eight AA teams within AMHA, spanning from U11 to U18 for both male and female teams, by providing a unified and structured approach to player development. This collaboration aims to bring the AAA and AA teams closer in alignment, creating a synergy between the elite and high-performance streams.

Global Sport Academy, which already runs an extensive hockey program with the U18 AAA CFR Bisons, will now be responsible for all elite level players in and around the Airdrie area. The organization’s proven track record of success in training and developing elite hockey players is expected to elevate the developmental programming, character, and leadership development for kids in the community and draw zone.

Starting in September, Global will take over hockey operations for the U18 AAA CFR Bisons, U17 AAA Cannex Avalanche, and U15 AAA Airdrie Xtreme teams. The partnership aims to provide tailored support and development opportunities for Airdrie’s teams, with a focus on elevating individual performance and solidifying Airdrie’s reputation as a premier destination for aspiring hockey talents.

The ultimate goal of the partnership is to establish a program that sets the gold standard for elite streams, attracting top-tier athletes and cementing Airdrie’s status as a trailblazer in the realm of minor hockey. With a player-focused and player-centric mentality, the partnership between AMHA and Global Sport Academy is poised to have a positive impact on the community as a whole.