{"id":814,"date":"2024-06-16T14:08:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-16T19:08:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamedaycsc.com\/?page_id=814"},"modified":"2026-01-09T10:13:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T15:13:29","slug":"hockey-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gamedaycsc.com\/index.php\/hockey-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Hockey Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n:root {\n--gd-bg: #05060a;\n--gd-gold: #d9b563;\n--gd-text: #ffffff;\n--gd-muted: #b8bcc8;\n}\n\n.gd-page {\nbackground: var(--gd-bg);\ncolor: var(--gd-text);\nfont-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", sans-serif;\npadding: 70px 16px 90px;\n}\n\n.gd-inner {\nmax-width: 1120px;\nmargin: 0 auto;\n}\n\n\/* HERO *\/\n\n.gd-hero {\ndisplay: flex;\nflex-wrap: wrap;\ngap: 40px;\nalign-items: center;\nmargin-bottom: 70px;\n}\n\n.gd-hero-media {\nflex: 1 1 320px;\nmin-width: 280px;\n}\n\n.gd-hero-media img {\nwidth: 100%;\nheight: auto;\nborder-radius: 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Real skill, real confidence and teaching players how to carry themselves as athletes, hockey players and people.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- VIDEO BLOCK -->\n<div class=\"gd-video-wrap\">\n<div class=\"gd-video-frame\">\n<video controls playsinline>\n<source src=\"https:\/\/gamedaycsc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/GameDay-1st.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\nYour browser does not support the video tag.\n<\/video>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- MEET THE TEAM -->\n<section class=\"gd-team-section\">\n<h2 class=\"gd-team-title\">Meet Our Team<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"gd-team-grid\">\n<!-- CHRIS CARD -->\n<div class=\"gd-coach-card\">\n<div class=\"gd-coach-avatar-wrap\">\n<div class=\"gd-coach-avatar\">\n<img\nsrc=\"https:\/\/gamedaycsc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/unnamed.png\"\nalt=\"Coach Chris Verdon\"\n>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"gd-coach-name\">Chris Verdon<\/p>\n<p class=\"gd-coach-role\">Instructor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"gd-coach-highlight\">\nA skating and stick handling specialist since 1998, Chris has helped players across Canada, the United States and Australia build real on ice confidence.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nHe blends Quantum Speed training with a classroom teacher mindset so every rep has a clear purpose and players understand the details behind each skill.\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gd-text-center\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;\">\n<a\nhref=\"https:\/\/gamedaycsc.com\/index.php\/coach-chris\/\"\nclass=\"gd-btn-secondary\"\n>\nView Chris\u2019s full bio\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- BRENDAN CARD -->\n<div class=\"gd-coach-card\">\n<div class=\"gd-coach-avatar-wrap\">\n<div class=\"gd-coach-avatar\">\n<img\nsrc=\"https:\/\/gamedaycsc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/image00042.webp\"\nalt=\"Coach Brendan McIntyre\"\n>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"gd-coach-name\">Brendan McIntyre<\/p>\n<p class=\"gd-coach-role\">Instructor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>\nBrendan played Division 1 and Division 3 NCAA hockey in the United States and has shared the ice with players who went on to the NHL.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nHe brings a team first mindset, compete level and pro habits that show players what it takes to prepare and perform at the next level.\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gd-text-center\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;\">\n<a\nhref=\"https:\/\/gamedaycsc.com\/index.php\/coach-brendan\/#coaching\"\nclass=\"gd-btn-secondary\"\n>\nView Brendan\u2019s full bio\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- CRAIG CARD (NEW) -->\n<div class=\"gd-coach-card\">\n<div class=\"gd-coach-avatar-wrap\">\n<div class=\"gd-coach-avatar\">\n<img\nsrc=\"https:\/\/gamedaycsc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MediahillGameDayHockey-091-1-300x200.jpg\"\nalt=\"Coach Craig\"\n>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"gd-coach-name\">Craig Nooyen<\/p>\n<p class=\"gd-coach-role\">Instructor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"gd-coach-highlight\">\nElite playing background. Academic foundation. 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