We build the hockey playerthe next levelis looking for.
Elite hockey performance training for players chasing the next level.
Faster. Stronger. More explosive. More confident. We identify exactly what's holding you back — then we build the bridge between where you are and where you want to go.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis · Limited roster spots
DEVELOPED HERE
IN ONE OFF-SEASON
POWER OUTPUT
IN ONE SEASON
Where are you trying to go?
Every hockey player has a next level. Wanting it isn't enough.
You need a plan. You need development. You need accountability. And you need to know exactly what's standing between you and the level you're chasing.
LEVEL 01
AA
AAA
LEVEL 02
AAA
JUNIOR A
LEVEL 03
JUNIOR A
NCAA
LEVEL 04
NCAA
PRO
You need
A plan built around your goal — not a generic program
You need
Accountability, week over week, rep over rep
You need
An environment where the standard is the standard
We identify where you are. We identify where you want to go.
Then we build the bridge between the two.
Different starting points. Different destinations. Same mentality.
Proof it works
From Pittsburgh
to the NHL Draft.
Will Tomko didn't get there by accident. He committed to the process — and the numbers moved.
Will Tomko
Seattle Kraken · 2026 NHL Draft · Ohio State (NCAA D1)
One off-season of committed work. Measured, not guessed.
FLY 10
TOP-END SPEED
TRAP BAR POWER
USHL PRODUCTION
In June 2026, Will Tomko was selected by the Seattle Kraken in the NHL Draft.
Next stop: NCAA Division I hockey at Ohio State
Where our athletes go
Different starting points. Different destinations.
Placeholder list — destinations pending client verification before publishing.
The system
How we build the bridge.
Four phases. No guessing at any of them.
Assess
Who are you? Where are you now? Where do you want to go? What's standing between you and the next level? We assess every athlete physically and mentally to establish a clear starting point.
No guessing.
Build
We develop the qualities that actually make you a better hockey player — and everything connects back to the level you're chasing.
Your development has a purpose.
Measure
What gets measured gets improved. Sprint times. Top speed. Strength. Power. Body composition. On-ice performance. Consistency.
Real progress. Real numbers.
Evolve
The goal isn't just a better athlete — it's a more complete, more confident hockey player. Because eventually the tryout comes. Main camp comes. The scout calls. The opportunity opens.
Will you be ready?
The standard is the standard.
Protect your energy. Find your flow.
You don't need anyone's permission to play great hockey.
You don't need someone to tell you you're good enough.
You don't need someone to believe in your dream before you do.
You need to work. You need to develop. You need to believe.
One day. One workout. One rep. One shift at a time.
Keep hummin'.
High Frequency Hockey is more than training. It's a mindset.
Train where the next level trains
Who we train.
From youth players chasing AAA, to Junior A players chasing NCAA scholarships, to draft picks preparing for what's next — same building, same standard.
Justin Locante
Founder · Athlete Academy
Meet your coach
Who's actually in the room.
Justin Locante founded Athlete Academy to give Pittsburgh athletes a place where development is measured, not guessed at. Over ten-plus years he's trained athletes at every level — youth players chasing AAA, juniors chasing scholarships, and pros preparing for camp.
[PLACEHOLDER — needs Justin's own words: why he started, what he believes about developing hockey players, and one sentence on his coaching philosophy.]
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10+
YEARS TRAINING ATHLETES
1
NHL DRAFT PICK DEVELOPED
ALL
LEVELS, YOUTH TO PRO
Before you apply
Questions parents ask.
What does it cost?
What ages do you train?
How often would my player train?
Where are you located?
Can we train during the season?
Do you coordinate with my player's team coach?
What happens after we apply?
What if my player isn't elite yet?
Placeholder answers — pending client input before publishing.
Apply
Why not you?
Your journey is yours. But you don't have to figure out the path alone. Tell us where you are and where you're trying to go — we'll build the plan to get you there.
- 01WHO ARE YOU?
- 02WHERE ARE YOU PLAYING NOW?
- 03WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?
- 04WHAT IS YOUR WHY?
Not ready to apply? Book a single training session and come see the room first.
You've seen what's possible.
Now it's your turn.
Where are you now? Where do you want to go? What needs to happen next? Let's build the bridge.
Performance disclaimer
Every athlete's journey is different. Results depend on individual ability, training consistency, effort, health, coaching, competition level, and opportunities outside High Frequency Hockey's control. Past athlete results are examples of individual outcomes and do not guarantee identical results. High Frequency Hockey does not guarantee scholarships, roster positions, professional contracts, or draft selection.