The DTHA approach
Right level.
Right environment.
Responsible move.
Opportunity is only valuable when the player is prepared for the pace, expectations and everyday responsibility that come with it.
NAP Canada + United States
North American
Opportunity.
A structured pathway for players and families exploring hockey, school and development opportunities in Canada or the United States.
RegionCanada + United States
Starting pointPlayer evaluation
SupportHockey • School • Housing
DevelopmentDTHA stays involved
More than placement
A pathway built
around the player.
NAP connects opportunity with development. DTHA helps the family understand the hockey level, educational environment, living arrangement and development plan before a move becomes the next step.
Right level.
What NAP supports
Four parts.
One complete move.
The program considers hockey, education, living arrangements and continued development together.
Team + school
Guidance around level, role, schedule, education and the overall environment.
Housing
Support with designed player housing and the practical realities of living away from home.
Transition
Clear next steps for travel, arrival, expectations and communication with the new environment.
Development
Continuous evaluation, extra practice planning and connection to the DTHA pathway.
How the pathway works
Evaluate.
Plan.
Transition.
The process moves only when the player, family and opportunity make sense together.
Evaluate the player
DTHA reviews current level, habits, readiness, goals and the type of environment the player needs.
Build the profile
Video, evaluation notes, school considerations and family priorities create a clear player picture.
Review the opportunity
The team, role, level, education, location and living arrangement are considered before a commitment.
Stay connected
DTHA continues to support development, evaluation and next-step decisions after the move.
North American pathway
Hockey and education
in one environment.
What families evaluate
Fit before
distance.
A move should never be based on the name of a team alone. DTHA helps the family evaluate the complete environment.
Hockey roleLevel, roster position, coaching expectations and realistic opportunity.
EducationSchool structure, workload, schedule and the player’s long-term academic needs.
Daily lifeHousing, transportation, supervision, routines and communication.
DevelopmentHow the player will continue improving once the transition is complete.
Who NAP is for
Prepared player.
Informed family.
NAP is designed for families ready to evaluate the complete responsibility of a North American hockey pathway.
Development readiness
The player has a clear hockey priority and can handle increased pace, competition and accountability.
Family alignment
The family understands the academic, financial, housing and travel responsibilities involved.
Long-term thinking
The decision supports development and education rather than focusing only on immediate placement.
The DTHA standard
Opportunity should
support the player—
not rush the player.
NAP is built around honest evaluation, responsible planning and a development pathway that continues after the move.
Start here
Is North America
the right next step?
Tell us about the player’s age, current level, school situation and long-term goals. DTHA will recommend the right starting point.
Request an evaluation→Program fit and next steps are confirmed after the initial evaluation and family conversation.