Whales' Elite Development Program

Day 3 con't - Special thanks to goalie coaches Eric Power and Andrew Marsh. Also, Jimmy Smith who returned to run another top notch session with the players. Really appreciate the help!

Jeff Dereulle, assistant coach of the U16 AAA CB Jets headed up an excellent afternoon skate. The players really enjoyed receiving your instruction. We hope you join us again next summer! Also, my former teammate Jake Edwards, a forward with the Pictou Crushers of the MHL didn't hesitate to help out. Great seeing you Jake and thanks again!

Our players are showing new confidence and their development is off the charts! Thanks for working so hard everyone!

Day 3 - Thanks Lyndsey for joining us today and providing group strength and conditioning sessions. Also, for working with our players on mobility and muscle recovery. Excellent sessions today, as always, THANK YOU!

Lyndsey is a certified personal & group trainer, and a Can. Fit. Pro. You can check out "Fitness Fitz" on Facebook for online classes, or her schedule for in-person sessions at the "Area" in Sydney R.

Thank you Jimmy Smith, Head Coach of the Eskasoni Eagles of the NSJHL. Your instruction is always valued and the players' enjoyed a tremendous session with you today! Also, Alex MacKinnon of the Jr. Miner's didn't hesitate to offer his time and skill today. Thanks Alex! Appreciate you joining us.

See all of our players bright and early tomorrow! Awesome job today! Here are a few pictures...

The program wouldn't be possible without the dedication and hard work of our up and coming players. Each of you worked consistently hard from start to finish today and we noticed! I rec'd lots of positive comments about you. Let's keep working hard together this week and having fun. Nice Job!

Day 1 wouldn't be complete without saying thanks Blake Snow, former GB High Panthers, CB Jets, and Mitsubishi Rush player for your assistance on the ice today!

Also, I want to extend a special thank you to Mike and Jake Stewart of Antigonish. Mike has extensive coaching experience and superior skill development knowledge. Plus, players also received the elite instruction offered by Jake, who is a four year vet of the QMJHL and a current forward on the X-men roster in the CIS and Atlantic University Sports. Thanks so much fellas from all of our players and myself!

Huge shout out to Joe Peck and Tye Swan! Joe is a pro on the ice with player development and yesterday was no exception! Plus our goalies benefited from a one-on-one focused session with Tye and his skilled leadership between the pipes! Thanks to both for getting the program off to a strong start! Day 1 is in the books.

Player packages including a revised schedule, our sponsors' logos and a nutrition plan were handed out to players yesterday. The revised schedule was also attached to the July 2nd email. For convenience, I'm posting here as well.

A big thank you to the first group of guys who will be helping out with this year's program. Be sure to look out for our upcoming posts as we announce the head instructors! If interested in registering, please message us or contact [email protected].

The following is the finalized schedule for this year's program. If interested, please message us or contact [email protected].

Following the last ice session, I attended the United Way Cape Breton office and met with Lynne McCarron. I’m proud to say that Whales’ Elite Development Program was able to donate $4,305 to this charity. Sincerest of thanks to Lynne, her staff and the program’s sponsors. Your generosity helped to make this donation possible!

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