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Free Live Webinar: What It Takes to Play High School Hockey
Saturday, April 11, 2026 - 9:00 AM ET via Zoom
Join Coach Scott, the head coach of the Bentley Jr. Falcons 2013 Elite team for a live conversation with Coach Greg Capello.
About Coach Greg Capello
Coach Greg (aka “Cap”) brings a wealth of coaching experience at every level of high school hockey:
- Current Varsity Head Coach - Algonquin Regional High School (MIAA)
- Former Prep School Coach - St. Mark’s School and Worcester Academy
- Owner of X3 Hockey - providing skills sessions and coaching to youth hockey players
His unique perspective spanning prep school, public school, and youth development makes him the perfect person to break down what young players and their families need to know about high school hockey.
What We’ll Cover
This will be a candid conversation covering real topics that matter to players and parents:
- What does it take to play high school hockey? - Skills, commitment, and the intangibles coaches look for
- Expectations at the high school level - What changes from youth hockey and how to prepare
- The difference between prep and public school hockey - Insights from Coach Greg’s experience at both levels
- Player development - What players should be working on now to be ready later
- Coaching perspectives - What high school coaches really want to see from incoming players
- Tryout preparation - How to show up ready and stand out for the right reasons
Live Q&A
After the initial conversation between Coach Scott and Coach Greg, we’ll open it up for a live Q&A session. Come with your questions - nothing is off limits.
Who Should Attend
- Youth hockey players curious about playing at the high school level
- Parents who want to understand the path and how to support their player
- Anyone interested in learning what high school hockey coaches value most
Event Details
📅 Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM ET 💻 Location: Virtual - Zoom 💰 Cost: Free
This event has concluded. Watch the full recording here.
Related Guides for Massachusetts Hockey Families
If part of your high school planning process is figuring out where youth league competition fits into the bigger picture, the clean starting point is the Massachusetts youth hockey league guide. From there, you can drill into the Massachusetts-only EHF, E9, and PHL organization pages.
Massachusetts Youth Hockey Guide Series
Learn about Massachusetts youth hockey leagues and rankings with our comprehensive guide.
- League overview: Massachusetts Youth Hockey Leagues Explained: E9, EHF, VHL & AAA
- Regional rankings: Top New England Boys Hockey Programs Ranked at 10U, 12U & 14U
- Massachusetts EHF Hockey Teams: Complete Map and Guide for Parents
- Massachusetts E9 Hockey Teams: Complete Map and Guide for Parents
- Massachusetts PHL Hockey Teams: Complete Map and Guide for Parents
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