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A Place to Thrive
MAD Performance Academy (U13 Boys)
Bridging the gap between club hockey and the performance pathway.
Available spots
Service Description
The MAD Performance Academy is our flagship player development programme, designed for ambitious young hockey players who want to accelerate their development in a high-quality, supportive environment. Across four Performance Development Evenings, players will work with an experienced coaching team led by Dr Ieuan Davies alongside specialist coaches from across the game. Rather than simply attending another training session, players become part of a structured development programme built around the principles of Moving Ahead in Development. Every session has a clear purpose, helping players develop the technical, tactical, physical, sociological and psychological qualities needed to thrive on the pitch. What's included? ✔ Four Performance Development Evenings (2 hours on pitch) ✔ Small coaching ratios with specialist coaches ✔ Individual player development tracking throughout the programme ✔ Personal feedback to support long-term improvement ✔ Position-specific technical coaching ✔ Strength & Conditioning education and athletic development ✔ Decision-making and game understanding activities ✔ Competitive match-play in challenging learning environments ✔ Goalkeeper-specific coaching (where applicable) Throughout the programme, players may also benefit from additional learning opportunities including: • Video and game analysis • Performance psychology workshops • Athlete lifestyle and recovery education • Goal-setting and reflection activities These additional elements will be delivered where appropriate across the programme and are designed to help players better understand their own development beyond the training pitch. Who is this programme for? The Performance Academy is designed for committed U13 players who want to challenge themselves in a positive, high-performance environment. Players should already be playing club hockey and have a desire to improve through purposeful coaching, constructive feedback and regular reflection. Whether your goal is to become a more confident club player or progress towards representative hockey, the Academy provides the environment to help you take your next step. Why only four sessions? The Performance Academy complements, rather than replaces, club hockey. Each monthly session gives players clear coaching, individual feedback and development challenges to apply in their own training and matches before returning to build on their progress.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
## Booking Policy * All bookings must be made online through the official MAD Hockey registration portal. * Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure a place on the Academy programme. * Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. * Upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation email with full programme details. * Your booking secures a place for the complete four-session Academy programme. Individual sessions cannot be booked separately. ## Attendance Policy * The Academy is designed as a progressive development programme, with each session building on the previous one. * Players are encouraged to attend all four sessions to gain the greatest benefit from the programme. * If a player is unable to attend a session, no partial refunds or replacement sessions will be offered. * Where possible, please notify the MAD Hockey team in advance if a player is unable to attend. ## Cancellation & Refund Policy * Cancellations made 14 or more days before the programme start date are eligible for a full refund, minus a small administration fee. * Cancellations made between 7 and 13 days before the programme start date are eligible for a 50% refund. * Cancellations made less than 7 days before the programme start date are not eligible for a refund. * If a player is unable to participate due to injury or illness before the programme begins, a medical certificate may be requested and a credit towards a future MAD Hockey programme may be offered at the discretion of MAD Hockey. * Once the Academy programme has started, refunds or credits cannot be provided for missed sessions due to injury, illness or other commitments. ## Waiting List Policy * If an Academy reaches capacity, a waiting list will be opened. * Players on the waiting list will be contacted if a place becomes available. * Places will be offered in the order players joined the waiting list and must be accepted within 24 hours. * No payment is required to join the waiting list. Full payment will only be required once a place has been offered and accepted.
Contact Details
Croesyceiliog School, Woodland Road, Cwmbran, UK