Develop the Player. Develop the Coach.
Candela Hockey Development provides practical, personalized development for players and coaches who want to better understand the game and improve the habits that translate to real performance.
From small-group player development and video analysis to coach mentorship, practice planning and association support, CHD focuses on clear teaching, hockey IQ and development that carries into games.
The CHD approachTrain the Skill. Understand the Game.
Player Development
Small-group sessions, tryout prep, summer camps, position-specific work and video breakdown — taught so players know what a skill is for, and when to use it.
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Coach Development
1-on-1 support, practice planning, drill selection, video, season planning and association coach development — built around the team you already have.
Get Coaching SupportDevelopment should not feel overwhelming.
- Clear instruction. Players and coaches are shown what a skill or a drill is for, not just handed it.
- Hockey IQ. Reading situations earlier and making better decisions is treated as a skill you can train.
- Development that carries into games. If it doesn't show up on the ice on Saturday, it isn't finished.
Coach, Scout and Video Analyst.
Jesse Candela created CHD to give players and coaches the practical, personalized support that can be hard to find in minor hockey — eight years coaching U Sports football, multiple seasons in rep and AAA hockey, junior scouting and international video analysis behind it.
Not sure where to start?
Tell Jesse what you're working on — as a player, a coach or an association — and he'll point you to the right kind of support.