Skills
DAILY ON-ICE SKILLS SESSIONS
The Northeast Generals Academy offers highly specialized on-ice skills sessions designed to elevate players’ performance to elite levels. Our daily on-ice skills sessions are led by Academy Director & Head Coach, Matt Powers, as well as Director of Player Development, Craig Miller. These daily sessions focus on refining fundamental skills and diving deeper into more advanced techniques. Areas of focus include edge work, puck handling, shooting, and body positioning. Through structured drills and personalized feedback, players are able to develop their abilities in a competitive and supportive environment with a coveted “one-on-one” atmosphere with our coaches. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for player development, the Northeast Generals Academy on-ice skills sessions provide a platform for aspiring athletes to reach their full potential and excel in the sport of hockey.
MATT POWERS – ACADEMY DIRECTOR | HEAD COACH OF ACADEMY TEAMS
Matt Powers is the Academy Director and Head Coach of the Tier One AAA Academy Teams for the Northeast Generals. Matt has coached prep-high school hockey, tier two travel hockey teams (every age level), summer league teams, and works with NCAA and junior hockey players over the summer.
He has coached for the past 10 years after a successful Junior career. He served as the Director of Player Development with the Howard Huskies along with being their 16U Head Coach for 7 years. In 2022, Matt was named Head Coach and Director of Player Development for the Baltimore Stars and Head Coach of both the 16U and 14U Tier 1 teams.
Matt has also been a teacher in the Howard County Public School System in Columbia, Maryland, since 2017. His focus has been on History but he brings a range of knowledge in all subjects to our classroom setting.
Matt will be entering his second year with the Northeast Generals this coming 2024-2025 season. He is committed to helping players and ensuring that they are successful in hockey and in school.
