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Youth Player Development

2024 SE District Player Development Camp

USA Hockey SE District National Tryout Camp
May 17 – 19, 2024
Charlotte, North Carolina

Extreme Ice Center
4705 Indian Trail Fairview Rd.

Indian Trail, NC 28079

USA Hockey SE District 14 Camp
July 14 – 18, 2024
Oxford, Ohio

Miami University
Goggin Ice Center
610 Oak Street
Oxford, Ohio 45056


Southeastern District Player Development Director

Joe Casacci
(954) 609-7462
jrcasacci@comcast.net

Player Development Overview

USA Hockey provides National Camp opportunities for U.S. citizens that are the best of the best. To participate in these camps, the player identification process starts at the local Affiliate level. Players participate in their Affiliate evaluation process and if selected move on to the district tryouts. Those players who are selected at the district level then have the privilege of attending one of the USA Hockey summer development camps. National Camps are available for 15-17 year old players.

In addition, the Southeastern District holds a camp for the top 14 year old (first year Bantam) players in the District as an introduction to the USA Hockey development program. Each Affiliate in the Southeastern District sends 20 players to this week long summer camp. Top coaches come in to work with players to help them further their skills. Prospective players must participate in their local Affiliate selection process to be eligible for the camp.

USA Hockey Camp / Festival Information

USA Hockey Select 17 Festival

The best players, within our District as judged by the coaching staffs and other evaluators are selected to participate on this team. The purpose of the Select 17 Festival is to showcase the best talent in the country in a high profile developmental/tournament situation. Many scouts from Division I & III colleges, as well as Junior Tier I, Tier II and Tier III teams from around the country show up at the Festivals to see and evaluate the best players in the country. Some of these players are also evaluated and selected to participate on the USA Hockey National Teams in International Competition or are invited to participate with the USA Hockey Standing Team which is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan year round.

USA Hockey sponsors housing and meals for the players and staff at the Festival.

USA Hockey Select 16 Festival

The best players, within our District as judged by the coaching staffs and other evaluators are selected to participate on this team. The purpose of the Select 16 Festival is to showcase the best talent in the country in a high profile developmental/tournament situation. Many scouts from Division I & III colleges, as well as Junior Tier I, Tier II and Tier III teams from around the country show up at the Festivals to see and evaluate the best players in the country. Some of these players are also evaluated and selected to participate on the USA Hockey National Teams in International Competition or are invited to participate with the USA Hockey Standing Team which is based in Ann Arbor, MI. year round.

USA Hockey sponsors housing and meals for the players and staff at the Festival.

USA Hockey Select 15 Player Development Camp

The Select 15 Player Development Camp is a National Event comprised of twelve teams made up of the best 15 year old players in the USA Hockey Districts. The players are placed on balanced teams at the Festival for developmental as well as competitive purposes. The best players, within our District as judged by the coaching staffs and other evaluators are selected to participate at the Select 15 Player Development Camp. The purpose of the Select 15 Player Development Camp is to showcase the best talent in the country in a high profile developmental situation. Many scouts from Division I & III colleges, as well as Junior Tier I, Tier II and Tier III teams from around the country show up at the Festivals to see and evaluate the best players in the country.

Players provide travel and transportation expenses to the Festival site. USA Hockey sponsors housing and meals for the players and staff at the Festival.

Southeastern District Select 14 Player Development Camp

Each Affiliate will select their top 20 players (12 forwards, 6 defense, 2 goaltenders) to participate in this event. Tentative plans are for the camp to run from Sunday through Friday with the players being coached by top level coaches from throughout the District.