All About Us

The NHI was conceived more than two years ago (2007). We have been building our training model to offer the most comprehensive, holistic approach to training based on research and technology. The NHI believes that research is the foundation to its success. Darryl Belfry has been a big proponent in video analysis and over the years has refined his ability to observe new techniques and break down these skills to be able to teach both the minor hockey player and the professional. The ability to work with world renowned strength and conditioning coach Andy O’Brien to better understand the theory of body movement and how it translates on the ice is exciting. The addition of Sandy Velenosi as the NHI skill development trainer is a great opportunity to further refine the skating stride and pass along this research to all players from 5 years old to the professional player.

Mission

A commitment to redefining the industry standard in player development, rooted in a holistic approach, relevant research, performance benchmarking and full use of technological advances to enhance message medium.

Identity

A “Prospect” to “Player” Conversion Company. We specialize in identifying and developing prospects to their next level of playing performance.

Culture

Uplift, enable and inspire growth, discipline, development and education in our athletes. It is professional, passion-driven, research-based, and high energy.

Begin with the End in Mind

  • Our research and development practices develop a prospect to player conversion process that behooves NHL teams and NHL player agents to partner with NHI to facilitate prospect/player development and injury rehab, which redefines the industry.
  • These new, research based, development practices are then utilized at all age levels providing an unchallenged player development opportunity for players of all ages and redefines the industry.

The Process

Staff Experience

  • Qualified Message: Staff is challenged to review relevant performance research video to qualify their messages and skill development.
  • Purposeful Message: Once qualified and researched the staff will present material with greater confidence and purpose.
  • Innovative Message: As staff navigate through the research they discover unique and skill expressions which they can then develop teaching programs for all the students they teach.
  • Passionate Message: When the staff identify a unique skill expressions in research and dissect it into teaching sequences to present to their students, when the skill takes shape in the students game, the teacher is impassioned to make the skill stick.

    • Athlete Experience

    • A place to begin: The measurement protocols—current level of hockey performance indicators, current skill level indicators and current strength, conditioning and movement indicators—provide the athlete with a place to plan development from.
    • A place to develop: After reviewing the starting line, a clear development plan can be developed for the player with reference to directly improving specific areas of performance.
    • A place to focus: The specificity of the measurement and the visual illustration of the development path sharpen the focus.
    • A place for empowerment: The player develops a greater sense of control over his performance and his development. The VSP provides a visual medium that clearly illustrates what it takes to get to the next level and that awareness is empowering.
    • A place for hope: An educated, focused and empowered athlete is filled with excitement and energy for what lies ahead.