Full Day Academy
We provide a premier development environment where student-athletes excel on and off the ice. Initially focused on elite AAA players, we now welcome passionate A and AA athletes, recognizing that talent thrives through dedication and opportunity.
Combining classroom-led academics with daily on-ice training sessions, the program provides the perfect environment for players to excel both on and off the ice.
Athletes benefit from professional-level coaching with fast-paced, high-repetition drills in a small group setting, ensuring continual growth and refinement of individual skills. Beyond the rink, players engage in structured off-ice training that builds strength, agility, and endurance through gym workouts, dryland activities, yoga, and guided stretching.
By integrating academics, advanced hockey development, and comprehensive physical training, the Full Day Academy equips players with the tools, discipline, and mindset needed to succeed at the highest levels of hockey and beyond.
Who Should Enroll
Target: Elite players (typically 12–18) seeking a school + hockey immersion.
Best for: Players wanting a complete academy experience where school and hockey are both prioritized.
Program Structure
- Full-time academic schedule integrated with hockey training.
- On-ice sessions 5 days/week (skills, power skating, game concepts).
- Off-ice strength, conditioning, and recovery built into daily routine.
- Small class sizes and custom education aligned with player’s needs (e.g., online or partner school).
- Year-round, full development environment—“live like a junior/pro” model.
Program Highlights
Designed for the student-athlete that wants to compete at the next level. Students attend classes at Great Park Ice that are offered by Sage Oak Charter schools. Our students are in class Monday thru Thursday, with credentialed teachers that are live and in-person.
- In Person Classes
- Credential Teachers
- Monday - Thursday Schedule
- Great Park Ice Location
Educational Mission
Optimum Hockey Academy is focused on expanding student-athlete's hockey knowledge and abilities in preparation for post-secondary study and careers as student athletes. The intensive components of Optimum Hockey Academy instruction and associated activities take place at various times during the week, and students must complete their state-mandated academic education requirements through an external accredited 5-12 school. Optimum Hockey Academy has relationships with high school programs, and you can find more information about these schools below.
- High Performance Training
- Hockey Skill Development
- Post-Secondary Preparation
- External Academic Requirements
- Partnered High School Programs
Where
Our classrooms and ice facilities are located at the Great Park Ice and Five Point Arena.
Great Park Ice and Five Point Arena is a 2,500 seat, 4 rink, (3 NHL and 1 Olympic) ice hockey and ice skating facility in Irvine, California. It serves as a practice facility for the Anaheim Ducks NHL team. The facility includes a team store, restaurant, pro shop, and arcade.
Optimum Sports Academy has three dedicated classrooms at Great Park Ice and Five Points arena.
Sample Schedule
2025-26
The Full Day Academy is an immersive program designed for dedicated student-athletes who want to balance elite hockey development with academic excellence.
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