Developing both the player and the person by providing opportunities for advanced education, mental performance, and personal growth for these future leaders.
Each year, our staff updates the APX Leadeship Academy seminar themes and points of emphasis to adapt to the needs of our athletes and families. The seminars are an invaluable development tool that is included as part of the APX Invite support system.
Development for an APX athlete is just as crucial for the PLAYER as it is the PERSON.
2026 APX ACADEMY DATES –
2026 APX ACADEMY DATES –
June 23rd, 2026 | 6:30-7:15pm
ACADEMY SEMINAR #1
GUEST SPEAKER(s) - Mikey ANderson (LA Kings) & Kieffer Bellows (SHL)
Player Advancement Panel Discussion featuring our two guest speakers, accompanied by APX Senior Advisor Nick Sova and Director of Player Development Wes Jirovec.
July 7th, 2026 | 6:30-7:15pm
ACADEMY SEMINAR #2
In-Game Tactics & Habits by Ray Christy
Ray Christy (University of St. Thomas Men's Hockey - Director of Hockey Operations) accompanied by Director of Player Development Wes Jirovec.
August 5th, 2026 | 5:00PM Start time
Ice & Dryland cancelled for the day
ACADEMY SEMINAR - GIRLS ONLY
PWHL ATHLETES Nicole Hensley, Claire bUtorac, and Kelly Pannek
discussion led by Director of Girls DevElopment, Karyn Bye.
To RSVP, click the link above to open the APX Hockey app. Once inside, navigate to the booking section just as you would for a dryland or an ice session. Then select "APX Academy Seminar - GIRLS ONLY" and complete the booking on August 5th.
August 11th, 2026 | 6:30-7:30pm
ACADEMY SEMINAR #3
Parental Awareness by Wes jirovec
discussion led by Director of Player Development (College, Selects, 18’s, and 16’s), Wes Jirovec and accompanied by Director of APX Advisement & Blue Army Hockey, Sean erickson.
WES
JIROVEC
Dir of Player Development
TIERS 16, 18, 18S, jr/College
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Should you be recruited for APX Invite, you will be sent a registration link and further instructions. We will stop recruiting for a Tier once it has been filled. For additional information email Wes Jirovec, APX Director of Player Development.