NEST Hockey Academy is dedicated to the purposeful development of student-athletes, focusing not only on hockey skills but also on character and academic excellence. Since its inaugural 2022-2023 season, the academy has witnessed tremendous growth in its student-athletes, both on and off the ice.
Through years of growth, NEST Hockey Academy has continued to focus not only on the development of good hockey players, but quality people through exceptional leadership and guidance. The caring staff pours into each student athlete, guiding them along their journey of finding his or her value in Christ and identifying strengths and weaknesses to foster development as a person.
Hockey Development Programs
At Nest Hockey Academy, we believe that the product gained in hockey and academics is determined by the quality of effort put in. Our coaches have developed 5th-12th grade hockey curriculums that guide Nest athletes unit by unit from day one through to graduation.
Each school day, the focus is on three developmental areas of the game:
- Technical & tactical skills
- Skating development
- Team play
Nest student-athletes will improve in these areas through purposeful training that teaches motor skills, retention, and practical application.
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Character Development
Our student-athletes aren’t only graded in hockey & academic content areas, but also in 5 key “Character Counts” areas: Attitude, Accountability, Focus, Effort & Problem Solving.
Academy Teams
Our Academy teams are comprised of 12U and 14U age groups, competing in the Statewide Florida Hockey League (SFHL). Each season includes 18 league games and, if qualified, a state playoff appearance. In addition, teams participate in 5-8 tournaments annually, both local and out of state, with the level of play tailored to the competitive needs of each season.
Prep Hockey Program
At Nest Hockey Academy, we believe that training and development are the most important aspects of hockey at this age level. Our Prep Hockey program features teams in the 15O, 16U, and 18U age divisions, competing in a tournament‑style schedule against Tier 1 teams nationwide. This elite level of competition provides our student‑athletes with exposure to top talent across the country while preparing them for the next stages of their hockey careers.
Nest Hockey Prep players are highly motivated and disciplined, developing not only their skills on the ice but also the essential qualities of leadership, resilience, and teamwork.
Academic Excellence
At Nest Hockey Academy, we offer a dynamic and personalized academic experience designed to develop the mind, body, and spirit of our student-athletes. Our hybrid, independent pacing learning model serves students in grades 5-12, combining online and in-class instruction with formal, informal, and experiential learning.
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Students engage in project-based learning, working in small teams to solve real-world problems through creativity, collaboration, and hands-on innovation. Our curriculum is aligned with Florida’s B.E.S.T. NCAA-approved, ensuring our student-athletes meet eligibility requirements for collegiate athletics.
Dual Accredited by Cognia and CSF - Christian Schools of Florida. Our academics are taught through a Biblical Worldview, helping students see life and learning through the lens of God’s Word.
Academic Integrity
Honesty and integrity in the completion and presentation of coursework is critical for authentic assessment of student learning.
Student Honor Code
Nest Hockey Academy encourages students toward a life governed by honesty and respect for the work of others. Students are required to abide by the following honor pledge when submitting coursework and assessments: “On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized help on this assignment.”
Cheating Policy
Cheating is defined as representing someone else’s work as your own or assisting someone in representing someone else’s work as their own. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, copying someone else’s work, giving someone your work to copy, exceeding time limits on tests or assignments, using unauthorized materials or resources (copies of tests or answer keys, etc.) to complete coursework, passing information about tests and quizzes to other students, use of AI and similar programs for assignments, etc. Students caught cheating on coursework will result in disciplinary actions.
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Plagiarism Policy
Plagiarism is defined as copying information from a source without providing a reference to the work.
NHS/NJHS
NHS/NJHS recognizes students who excel not only in academics, but also in leadership, service, character, and-at the junior level-citizenship. NJHS will serve our middle school students, and NHS will be open to our high schoolers. Becoming a member is a true honor, and it opens the door to scholarship opportunities, community involvement, and leadership development.