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The Top Three Reasons:
  1. FULL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS
    • Scholarships and amounts are offered on case-by-case basis.

  2. ADMISSIONS ANSWERS
    • We can get answers up front
    • No WAITING, No WORRYING!

  3. ONLY SCHOOL IN THE NATION with:
    • A Top 20 Academic Ranking and
    • Division I Women's Hockey with Athletic Scholarships.

Head Coach Scott Wiley
"Q&A About Colgate Women's Hockey"

Video is about 5 minutes long

THE PROGRAM
THE SCHEDULE
  • A Nationally Recognized Hockey Program.
  • Three Full-Time, Experienced Coaches.
  • Two Full-Time Strength & Conditioning Coaches.
  • On Campus Rink with First-Class Facilities.
  • A Full Year Training Program Focused on Development.
  • Track Record of Developing Players for the Next Level.
  • On Staff Academic Coordinator with Excellent on Campus Support Services.
  • 34 Game Schedule Plus Post-season Play.
  • On-ice Six Days a Week.
  • Play in the NCAA's Oldest and Most Prestigious Conference.
  • Rigorous Non-conference Schedule.
  • Strength of Schedule Ranked in the Top 10 in the Nation.
  • Traditionally play 5-7 of the Top 10 Ranked teams each year.
  • Our Schedule Gives Our Program and Players Great Exposure.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT FOR THE NEXT LEVEL
  • Unlimited Ice Time allows players to work individually with coaching staff to improve all aspects of their game.
  • In the 2007-08 Season, Scouts from USA Hockey and Hockey Canada saw Colgate play eight times.
  • Access to training techniques and concepts from National Programs
  • Hockey Specific Strength and Conditioning Program focusing on Core, Balance, Flexibility, Speed & Agility Training.
  • Stong Relationships with National Team Programs.
  • Four Colgate players have already played for their respective countries in International Competitions.
  • None of those players were under serious consideration before they arrived at Colgate.
  • There are three current Colgate players that have attended National Camps with their respective countries.
THE APPROACH
STARR RINK
  • We use a systems-based teaching methodology
  • We take a Team-First approach to Hockey.
  • Uptempo Practice Sessions Focused on Speed & Skill Development.
  • Personal individualized Attention Focused on Player Development.
  • We also use a Scientific Approach:
    • State of the Art Digital Video Editing Suite.
    • Weighted Puck Training.
    • Tape-to-Tape Training Boards.
    • Sure Shot Shooting & Rebounding Tool.
    • Skating Specific Training Tools.