“ Every player's path is different, and providing the guidance to set a player up for success is a critical component to reaching their goals.”
O2K APPROACH & STRATEGY
“A GOAL WITHOUT A PLAN IS JUST A WISH”
Welcome to O2K Sports Advisors, your premier sports agency dedicated to nurturing talent in amateur hockey.
At O2K Sports Advisors, our mission is to provide comprehensive support to amateur hockey families, empowering young players to reach their full potential. We offer tailored support and developmental services to ensure that every player has the resources they need to thrive.
Our strength is in our ability to collaborate closely with our clients, creating personalized career paths that align with their goals. This allows players to focus on their on-ice performance, promoting longer and more successful careers.
02K SPORTS ADVISORS
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CAREER GUIDANCE
Assist athletes in navigating the path of amateur hockey, including understanding eligibility criteria, competition levels, and potential scholarships/financial aid.
Offer counsel on balancing academics and sports commitments, ensuring athletes maintain amateur eligibility.
Juniors—Navigating junior hockey can be complex. We offer guidance through the Draft, Tender process, and effective player promotion, with a primary focus on continual skill development.
College—For those considering NCAA hockey, we offer support in finding the right college on and off the ice. NLI, Transfer Portal.
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
Access to all O2K Sports Advisors (Player Development/Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition Medical Consultants, etc.)
Assist in organizing training sessions focused on skill development, sportsmanship, and professional conduct.
Annual in-person game evaluation and post-game conversations.
Personalized phone sessions and/or Zoom meetings with designated O2K staff members
Progress Evaluation- End-of-year progress evaluations will be conducted to track players' development and ensure they are on the right path toward achieving their goals.
Athletic Assessment- O2K Advisory will conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate players' strengths and areas for improvement, providing valuable insights for tailored training plans.
MENTORSHIP
Provide ongoing mentorship to amateur athletes, helping them understand the nuances of their sport at an amateur level.
COMPLIANCE AND REGULATIONS
Ensure athletes and related activities comply with all relevant amateur sports regulations and guidelines.
Educate athletes and their parents on NCAA regulations, clearing house, financial aid, etc.
NETWORKING AND OPPORTUNITIES
Post-career advice, referrals, letters of recommendation, etc.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON FAMILY ADVISORS
Family advisors can play an important role in developing hockey players as they navigate the options presented to them on and off the ice. Good advisors can also help prospective players understand and follow NCAA rules that ensure student-athletes maintain their amateur status. Family advisors are perfectly permissible in the eyes of the NCAA – as long as advisors (and their advisees) follow NCAA guidelines.
Starting the process: Getting the most out of a family advisor relationship begins with identifying a good one. Families should be sure that the advisor shares their values, goals, expectations for the player, and expectations for what the family advisor will offer.
"Many advisors are registered NHLPA agents, which can lead to some confusion among families. While the NCAA does not allow student-athletes to have agents, they can have family advisors – even if the same person is also an agent." - College Hockey Inc.
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
O2K aims to provide precise and educational information for individuals and their families navigating the hockey landscape at various levels of play.
From youth/high school/AAA hockey, O2K is here to assist you every step of the way, ensuring you have all the necessary information to make informed decisions about your hockey journey.
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Assist athletes in navigating the path of amateur hockey, the different competition levels, summer camps, and invitations. Offer counsel on balancing academics and sports commitments at a young age.
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Navigating all the different options of junior hockey can be complex. We offer guidance through the Draft, Tender process, and effective player promotion, with a primary focus on continual skill development.
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For those considering NCAA hockey, we offer support in finding the right college on and off the ice, understanding eligibility criteria, NLI, and Transfer Portal.
RECENT O2K SPORTS ADVISORS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
MATTHEW KNIES
2023 Big 10 Player of the Year, 1st Team All-American & Hobey Baker Finalist
OLEN ZELLWEGER
2023 CHL Defenseman of the Year, 2023 and 2022 WHL Defenseman of the Year, 2023 and 2022 World Junior Gold Medalist
REID SCHAEFER
2023 World Junior Gold Medalist & 2022 1st Round Draft Pick
DRYDEN MCKAY
2022 Hobey Baker Winner, 2022 Frozen Four Finalist
ERIC POHLKAMP
2024 USA World Junior Championship Gold Medalist, 2023 USHL Defenseman of the Year, 1st Team All-USHL, 2023 NHL Draft Pick
JACK DEVINE
Two-time NCAA National Champion at Denver, 2022 NHL Draft Pick, NCAA All-American, Hobey Baker Finalist, US NTDP team member
JACK HARVEY
2023 2nd Team All-USHL, 2023 NHL Draft Pick, 2nd in USHL Goals
MAX BURKHOLDER
2023 2nd Team All-USHL, Most Goals and Points Among USHL Defensemen
JOEY DELGRECO
2023 NAHL MVP and Rookie of the Year
CHASE LAPINTA
2023 NAHL All-Rookie Team, NAHL Leading Goal Scorer
HAMPTON SLUKYNSKY
2024 USA Goalie of the Year, 2024 USHL Goalie of the Year, 2023 Frank Brimsek Award as Top Minnesota HS Goalie, 2023 NHL Draft Pick, Jr. A Challenge Gold Medalist
ETHEN FRANK
2023 AHL All-Rookie Team, AHL Calder Cup Champion & AHL Fastest Skater Competition Winner, 2022 NCAA 2nd Team All-American
O2K PARTNERSHIPS
O2K has aligned itself with several of the industry leaders in hockey.
WHY O2K SPORTS ADVISORS?
Our singular mission is to help our players succeed both on and off the ice.
We aim to ensure you have all the information and resources needed to make the best decision possible in advancing your hockey career.
We believe in a team-oriented approach that puts the player at the center of our advising strategy. Success is a team effort, we prioritize collaboration and accessibility in everything we do. No matter what stage of the game our players are at, they can count on O2K to be there with them every step of the way.
