Program & Product Descriptions

DMVProspects.com Programs & Products

As DMVProspects.com continues to grow in popularity – and as we grow our network – everything we do is geared toward finding a way to help more local players and families understand the hockey landscape beyond high school and 18U and to provide programs and other opportunities that allow players to develop a completely as possible on the ice, off the ice, as athletes and as people. In addition to completely developing young elite hockey players, our goal is to assist families in finding the pathway that will put a player in the best possible position to realize his or her long-term hockey and academic goals within the framework of what is acceptable and affordable for each family.

Complete Player Development & Exposure Membership
Everything that we do at DMVProspects.com is done with an eye toward either helping a player develop on and off the ice, educating the player and/or the player’s family about the process of getting to the next level or helping the player get the type of exposure necessary to achieve the hockey and academic goals that the player has set.

With that in mind, we have several players and families who have jumped on board with us the past two years to receive a full-package of programs and services tailored to the individual player and family’s needs as well as their budget.

Complete membership packages can include any or all of the following for one flat fee:

Goal-setting and regular follow-up meetings – this includes providing the family with information about all potential hockey and academic option.
Creating short and long-term plans of action for player development, education and exposure to help keep the player on track toward goal achievement.
In-season on-ice training opportunities (private lessons, occasional skills clinics and opportunities with college or junior scouts and coaches).
Off-season on- and off-ice training opportunities (10-week summer program)
Off-ice training consulting opportunities with DMV staff and/or certified strength and conditioning coaches.
Introduction to respected sports psychologist on request.
Regular video analysis of game play
Networking with AAA, Prep School, Junior and/or college coaches and scouts on player’s behalf
- Arranging practice opportunities, meetings and other skating/tryout opportunities
- Advice for when and how to correspond with coaches
- Assistance getting scouts and coaches to attend games in person
- Assistance and advice with preparation and delivery of hockey resume and video clips
- Social media and other forms of promotion
- Social media and self-promotion guidelines and advice
Guaranteed participation on any DMV Prospects showcase teams competing in the top spring and summer events in the Northeast – and associated networking with coaches and scouts on player’s behalf prior to those events.
Participation in the Sunday Elite Hockey League (spring/summer).
Discounts on training products and tools.

Everything listed above can be included in an all-inclusive family membership package or a customized package can be created to fit a player’s specific needs and to fall within a family’s budget.

Convenient payment plans are always available.

Initial 60 to 90-minute consultations are available for $75 - $50 of which can be applied toward any other DMV Prospects program the player has interest in. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE.

To set up an initial meeting or for more information about pricing for purchasing a full membership or customizing an affordable package that fits your family’s needs, please email us at DMVProspects@gmail.com.

Educational Seminars
Scott Lowe (always available on request) or other members of the DMVProspects.com staff will come out to your rink or other facility to talk to your team, multiple teams or your organization about the different pathways and options available to players who wish to continue playing hockey beyond high school and 18U. College and/or junior coaches from inside or outside the area can potentially be brought in for additional cost. Craig Laughlin, former Capitals forward and one of the TV voices of the Caps, also may be available to join the presentation. Parents are always encouraged to attend and to bring their questions.

Presentations will include, but not be limited to the following topics:

Figuring Out Your Situation
- Every player and family situation is different, and what might work for one family will not for another. There are many pathways that can help a player achieve his or her goals.
- What are the player’s long-term hockey goals and what is his or her timetable?
- Understand that junior hockey is going to be required for close to 100% of players from the DMV who want to play NCAA hockey.
- What is the family’s financial situation and what are the parents willing to support in terms of the amount of tie it might take for the player to achieve his or her goals and the financial resources required?
- What kind of student is the player and what are his or her academic prospects, requirements, needs, etc.?
- Is NCAA hockey at any level a possibility at some point in the future for this player?
- Is ACHA (college club) hockey an acceptable option and if so, which levels?
- What type of college hockey experience is the player looking for in terms of level, time commitment, coaching, etc.?
- What college situation is the player looking for – big school, small school, close to him, far away from home, big-time athletics program, smaller school where hockey is a big deal, business-oriented, engineering, liberal arts, etc.?
- Is prep school and option and is the player and family ready emotionally, academically and financially for the player to leave home – with the understanding that if NCAA hockey is the goal a year or more of junior hockey may still be required?
- Is junior hockey an immediate option or would more years of club hockey benefit the player from a developmental standpoint?
- If junior hockey is the next step, what level is the realistic goal for the player and what is acceptable to the player and family in terms of level of play, financial commitment, living arrangements, etc.?

The Structure of Junior Hockey – click here for a related article
- Tier 1 and Tier 2 – USHL, NAHL, NCDC “tuition free” leagues, their organization and realities along with USA Hockey vs. not USA Hockey sanctioned.
- Reputable Tier 3 leagues – This is “pay to play” hockey, and it’s not cheap. Financial realities, leagues and teams that are reputable, leagues and teams that should be avoided, red flags and other things to look out for.
- What’s the best option for you – Go where you are wanted and will have the best chance to develop and ultimately reach your goals.
- Beware of the Tier 1 and Tier 2 “money grab”
- Juniors vs. 18U AAA opportunities
- Living arrangements – what to expect.
- The junior lifestyle – practice, off-ice, work, school.
- Plan of action if this is the chosen route.

The Prep School Pathway
- A family decision – Is the player ready to leave home and the family ready for the player to go emotionally, socially academically and financially.
- Pros and cons
- The prep school landscape – Mid-Atlantic/New Jersey, New York, New England, Canada, other areas.
- No guarantees – You have to make the varsity team and prove you can compete at that level.
- Challenges – Many players want more games and look to split-season AAA teams to get this. More cost, more travel and more challenging logistics.
- Plan of action if this is the route chosen.

Ready for College Now?
- College is NEVER the wrong answer and may be the only answer once the family takes everything into consideration.
- Except in very rare instances, players who decide to go to college right out of high school and still play hockey will be looking at ACHA (club) opportunities.
- ACHA Landscape – Division I, Division II and Division III and what to expect from each.
  - Local options.
  - High-level options that are treated like varsity.
  - Big-time, large university options.
- Making the right choice based on criteria presented earlier.
- Does this mean no hockey after college?
- Plan of action if this is the route taken.

The NCAA Way
- 1-3 years junior hockey likely required.
- Understanding the odds – 1% of youth hockey players end up playing NCAA hockey, D1 odds much smaller.
- Division I – 60 or so schools offering athletic, need-based and academic aid
- Division II – 1 conference, 7 teams, play mostly D3 schedule, some athletic aid, need-based aid and academic aid offered.
- Division III – Approximately 75 schools competing in regional conferences mostly in the Northeast and Midwest, academic and need-based aid offered.
- 135 teams total, so the level of play is very high and it is extremely competitive to play at any of the levels; compare to more than 300 men’s basketball teams in Division I alone.
- Schools are mostly on the smaller side with a wide range of academic standards and reputations – do your research and find a fit.
- What is the best combination for the player in terms of academics and hockey that gives the player a good chance for success in both aspects?
- Make final decision based on criteria discussed earlier.
- The process – Testing and when to start reaching out to coaches consistently, when to apply, what to do if accepted, financial aid.
- Plan of action if this is the desired route – sometimes it chooses you instead of you choosing it.

Other Odds and Ends
- Corresponding with coaches and scouts – timing, how much to say, advocating for yourself.
- Level of parental involvement.
- Soliciting your coach and organization’s support.
- Scouting/recruiting services.
- Hockey resume, video and other materials.
- Things to consider throughout the process – when it is time to move on?

Audience Q&A

If you are interested in securing a presentation for your team, multiple teams, an entire club or even an individual or small group of families, please email us at DMVProspects@gmail.com with your needs, the size of your group and potential dates/times. Pricing is available by CLICKING HERE, but please check with us first before paying.

Video Analysis of Game Play
A member of our DMV Prospects staff will evaluate a video compilation of a player’s shifts for an entire game. This will include written and oral communication, analysis of the player’s performance and suggestions to help the player improve overall play as well as play within the context of specific game situations.

Pricing for Video Analysis is as Follows:

All shifts for one game
- $55 if player provides video.
- $110 if DMV has to pull video off the internet.
- Email DMVProspects@gmail.com for pricing if you need us to film.

Three-game package
- $150 if player provides video.
- $300 if DMV has to pull video off the internet.
- Email DMVProspects@gmail.com for pricing if you need us to film.

Season-long package – one game per month or a total of six games analyzed
- $250 if player provides video.
- $475 if DMV has to pull video off the internet.
- Email DMVProspects@gmail.com for pricing if you need us to film.

Save $5 by paying for video analysis via Venmo or PayPal. Email DMVProspects@gmail.com for info!

For an additional $50 per game we will post all video provided or clipped to a YouTube channel designed specifically for that player to use for self-promotion and in communication with higher-level coaches and scouts. Here is an example of what we do and how it would be broken down for each player.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT0JpCLbpIhst4AqVRtg0bw/playlists?view_as=subscriber

Notice there would be different playlists – one playlist for each full game, with clips also assigned to individual situational playlists for things such as goals, assists, penalty kill, power play, blocked shots, etc. These links can then be sent to coaches or scouts so they can watch all aspects of a player’s game and zero in on areas of interest.

If you would like us to have a scout, player or coach in our network analyze one of your games, there will be an additional cost to what is listed above to accommodate that request. Please email us at DMVProspects@gmail.com with your request so we can try to arrange it and set up pricing.

DMV Prospects Showcase Teams
Each spring and summer we assemble invitation-only teams to compete in the top spring and summer showcase events around the country. A list of the events we are considering for 2020 are listed below subject to change.

We charge one fee for each tournament, but showcase team spots can be purchased for multiple events and included in larger packages or customized membership packages at a reduced per-event price. Some packages are included below, but if you would like to create your own customized package and add some other items please email us at DMVProspects@gmail.com.

In addition, we partner with PVAHA and DeMatha High School Head Coach Tony MacAulay in selecting a team of local high school junior and seniot all-stars called TEAM DC to compete the USA Hockey-sponsored national showcase called America's Showcase St. Louis each April in St. Louis.

We also send three teams to one of the Northeast’s longest-running and most-respected showcase programs, Hockey Night in Boston. A tryout “festival” weekend will likely be held locally in May to pick these teams, which will include a Junior High Team (rising 8^th & 9^th graders), a Sophomore Team (rising 10^th graders) and a Major Team (rising 11^th & 12^th graders w/postgrads). More information will be posted about tryout dates, times and registration at a later date.

Tentative Schedule of 2020 Showcase Events

CCM Boston Spring Invite

April 24-26 in Boston Area (16U Team)