Elite Hockey Development Program

Train with purpose. Develop like a pro.

B.A. Bauer Academy is one of Melbourne’s leading high-performance hockey training environments, created for players who want to skate faster, compete harder, and develop elite-level hockey skills.

Led by Coach Joey Hughes and the NLHA elite coaching staff, Bauer Academy delivers professional training sessions built around high-tempo drills, advanced skill development, and game-realistic competition.

Whether a player is building strong fundamentals or preparing for competitive hockey, B.A. Bauer Academy is where serious development happens.

What makes B.A. Bauer Academy different?

Every session is designed to reflect the speed, pressure, and decision-making required in real game situations.

Players train through:

• Elite skating mechanics and edge control
• High-speed puck handling and deception skills
• Precision passing and quick-release shooting
• Battle drills and puck protection techniques
• Game awareness, positioning, and hockey IQ
• Small-area competitive drills that simulate real game pressure

Sessions are fast-paced, structured, and demanding, helping players build the habits needed to compete at higher levels of hockey.

Complete player development

B.A. Bauer Academy focuses on developing the complete hockey player through a high-performance training model.

On-ice skill systems

Advanced skating development, puck control, and game-speed execution.

Competitive drill environments

Small-area battles and situational play are designed to develop quick decisions under pressure.

Hockey IQ development

Players learn to read the play, anticipate pressure, and create scoring opportunities

Strength and conditioning integration

Holiday and mid-season camps combine on-ice training with off-ice athletic development.

Training Pathway

B.A. Bauer Academy provides a clear development pathway for players at different stages of their hockey journey.

Development Program

Designed for players building strong technical foundations.

Focus areas include:

• Skating efficiency
• Puck control
• Passing and shooting fundamentals
• Confidence with the puck

Advanced Program

Designed for players ready to elevate their performance.

Focus areas include:

• high-speed skill execution
• Tactical awareness
• Transition play
• Competitive battle drills

Elite Performance Training

Designed for serious hockey players pushing toward competitive levels.

Focus areas include:

• Explosive skating power
• Elite puck protection
• Contact confidence
• High-pressure decision making
• Advanced game tactics

Weekly training schedule

Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Time: 6:00 am – 7:15 am

Program dates

April: 20, 22, 24, 27, 29
May: 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29
June: 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26

Start your day like elite athletes do — training before the rest of the world wakes up.

Player breakfast included

Full program registrations include a post-training breakfast sandwich to help players refuel before heading to school or work. 

Training options

Choose the training option that best suits your schedule and development goals.

Casual drop-in: From $60 per player

Full 10-term program: $900

Sessions are run with limited capacity to maintain strong coach-to-player ratios and give every player the best opportunity to develop in a focused training environment.

Training philosophy

Our approach to hockey development is built around creating confident, well-rounded players through structured, high-quality coaching.

We focus on:

• Building strong skating foundations
• Developing confident puck skills
• Encouraging creativity and hockey IQ
• Training in competitive, game-like environments
• Supporting long-term player development

We believe players develop best through structured training, repetition, and positive coaching, with every session designed to help them improve technically, think more clearly under pressure, and grow their confidence on the ice.

Contact 

Joey – joey@nlha.com.au 

Dee – dee.oisc@gmail.com