Future Leaders Development Program
Inspire. Lead. Grow the Game.
We are now accepting applications for the 2025 Future Leaders Program. Please scroll to the bottom of this page to access the application form.
The 2025 Future Leaders Program will take place in Red Deer on Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7. Upon selection, successful applicants will receive the full schedule. The program will begin at 5:00 PM on June 6 in the Hockey Alberta Boardroom.
As part of Hockey Alberta’s commitment to “Hockey for Life,” the Future Coaches Program supports our mission to create positive opportunities and experiences for all players—especially those beginning their coaching journey.
Vision of the program - To ignite a new generation of coaches who inspire, lead, and grow the game.
Mission of the program - To support young coaches with the knowledge, tools, confidence and mentorship they need to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact on the game.
The Future Leader Development Program empowers post-secondary students to kickstart their coaching journey through hands-on training and leadership development—plus the opportunity to earn a scholarship by being selected for one of our Team Alberta summer programs or the High Performance 1 – Player Development Program. Selection for the Future Leader program is based on an application process, with 24 participants chosen from the pool of applicants.
What’s Included in the Future Leader Development Weekend
Participants selected for the Future Leader Development Program will receive:
- Scholarship opportunities tied to advancement within Team Alberta and Coach Development programs
- All meals are provided throughout the weekend
- Accommodations for the duration of the event
- A Hockey Alberta apparel package
- A coaching resource kit
Program Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Future Leader Development Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled in or accepted to a post-secondary institution
- Interest in becoming a hockey coach or instructor
- Canadian Citizen with a permanent Alberta address
- Out-of-province students must have completed at least two years of post-secondary education in Alberta prior to the application date
Scholarship Eligibility
Twelve (12) Hockey Alberta Foundation Future Leaders Scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded to Future Leader participants selected to support Team Alberta summer programs.
To be eligible, participants must:
- Fully attend and actively participate in the development weekend
- Be enrolled in or accepted to a post-secondary institution
- Be an Alberta resident (or have completed two years of post-secondary in Alberta)
Future Leader Scholarship Opportunity
Following the Future Leader Development weekend, twelve participants will be invited to support the Team Alberta Male U16, Female U18 Summer Program, or the HP1 Male Elite Player Development Camp. These provincial camps serve as a second stage of coach development, offering hands-on experience in practice and game environments, and the opportunity to work with Alberta’s top athletes at the U16 and U18 levels.
All Future Leaders who participate in a summer camp will be eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship. In addition, two to three participants will be selected for distinguished status, each receiving an additional $3,000 scholarship in recognition of their outstanding leadership and performance.
Since its launch in 1998, the Future Leaders Scholarship Program—funded by the Hockey Alberta Foundation—has made a lasting investment in developing the next generation of coaches and community leaders in Alberta. The scholarship program is directly aligned with the goals of the Future Leader Development Program, which focuses on training post-secondary students to become strong, effective, and inspiring leaders on and off the ice.
For additional information, view the program video below:
For more information: please contact Stephen Pattison, Manager, Coach Development
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2025 Future Leaders Development Program
Please complete the Future Leaders Development Program application in full. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 23, 2025. Space in the program is limited. All successful applicants will be notified by Friday, May 30, with additional details. The program will take place on Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7, beginning with the first session at 5:00 PM on June 6.
