The slide is a title slide for the Early Development Program (EDP). Its subtitle describes it as the Development Pathway for Youth Hockey Players.

Early Development Program (EDP)

Development Pathway for Youth Hockey Players

Source: Youth Hockey Development Pathway

The Learn to Skate (LTS) program offers 7 sessions per year for ages 3 to adult, welcoming all skill levels from beginner to freestyle with progressive skill development. It provides a safe, fun learning environment taught by qualified, experienced coaches.

Step 1: Learn to Skate (LTS) – 7 Sessions/Year

• Ages 3–Adult: All skill levels welcome
• Beginner to Freestyle: Progressive skill development
• Safe, fun learning environment for everyone
• Taught by qualified, experienced coaches

Source: Early Development Program (EDP) Vision

Step 2: Little Wings is an introductory hockey program for ages 5–9, consisting of 6 sessions that offer an affordable entry-level experience with all equipment fully provided and instruction by LCFFH coaches. Register early as it fills quickly!

Step 2: Little Wings – 6 Sessions

• Ages 5–9: Introductory Hockey
• Affordable entry-level experience
• Equipment fully provided
• LCFFH coaches instruct
• Register early – fills quickly!

Source: Little Wings program description

Step 3: Hockey! Hockey! is a 10-week program for ages 12 and under with prior skating experience, including a Little Caesars jersey and socks, and following the USA Hockey ADM model. Full gear is required, with limited loaners available.

Step 3: Hockey! Hockey! – 10 Weeks

• Ages 12 & under with skating experience
• Little Caesars jersey and socks included
• Follows USA Hockey ADM model
• Full gear required (limited loaners available)

Source: Hockey! Hockey! program details

Step 4: International Stars AAU features two AAU teams for boys—Mite A and AA—and one AAU girls travel team. It serves as a competitive track to develop future AAA/AA Squirt teams.

Step 4: International Stars AAU

• 2 AAU teams: Mite A & AA boys
• 1 AAU girls travel team
• Competitive track for future AAA/AA Squirt teams

Source: Hockey EDP Presentation

The "Tier Progression" slide outlines a structured hockey development path with four tiers: Tier 1 (Little Caesars) for foundational recreational skills, Tier 2 (Little Caesars Travel) for competitive travel teams, and Tier 3 (Farmington Hills) for elite club play. It also highlights the Pyramid Progression Path and Clear Development Ladder, providing a defined pathway from beginner to elite levels.

Tier Progression

The EDP Pathway Summary outlines a progressive hockey development timeline starting with Step 1: Learn to Skate (LTS) for ages 3–adult in a safe, fun environment, followed by Step 2: Little Wings Intro for ages 5–9 with provided equipment. It continues with Step 3: Hockey! Hockey! Program for ages 12 and under using the USA Hockey ADM model, Step 4: Competitive International Stars AAU teams, and future advancement to Tier 1–3 programs.

EDP Pathway Summary

Step 1: Learn to Skate (LTS) Ages 3–Adult. Beginner to Freestyle. Safe, fun environment with qualified coaches. Step 2: Little Wings Intro Ages 5–9. Affordable hockey intro with provided equipment and LCFFH coaches. Step 3: Hockey! Hockey! Program Ages 12 & under. 10-week USA Hockey ADM model with jersey included. Step 4: International Stars AAU Competitive AAU teams (Mite A/AA boys, girls travel) leading to AAA/AA. Future: Tier Progression Path Advance to Tier 1 Little Caesars, Tier 2 Travel, Tier 3 Farmington Hills.

Source: Early Development Program (EDP) Vision