HIGH-LEVEL MORNING TRAINING

Panthers Development Academy offers flexible, high-level on-ice training for players of every age, four mornings a week. With the ability to choose the number of days that fit their schedule, players build consistent reps, sharpen fundamentals, and grow their game over the course of the season.

Dates: August 10, 2026 - May 27, 2027 (40 weeks)

Location: Panthers IceDen

SCHEDULE: Monday - Thursday (choose 1 to 4 days per week)

TIME: 7:30 - 8:30AM

INSTRUCTORS

Mike Simonetti & Rich Cortopassi

DAILY SCHEDULE

• 7AM: Check in at front desk, turn in phones, and receive locker room assignment
• 7:15AM: Dress for on-ice & check-in with coaches
• 7:30 - 8:30AM: On-ice session
• 7:30 - 8:45AM: locker room time; lockers locked and inspected at 8:45AM

BLACKOUT DATES (no school)

• September 7, 2026
• September 21, 2026
• November 11, 2026
• November 23 - November 27, 2026
• December 21 - December 31, 2026
• January 4, 2027
• January 18, 2027
• February 15, 2027
• March 22 - March 26, 2027

LOCKER ROOM POLICY & PLAYER CONDUCT

These standards build the same habits our pro players rely on every day — accountability, respect, and discipline both on and off the ice.

General

• No phone use inside the locker room.
• Players are responsible for cleaning up their area.
• No damage to facility property.
• No fighting or horseplay.
• Respect other players, coaches, and personal property.
• Respect & sportsmanship
• No bullying, hazing, or exclusionary behavior.
• Follow directions from coaches and facility staff promptly.
• Use appropriate language — no profanity or taunting.

ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY

• Notify coaches in advance of any absence or late arrival.
• Players arriving after check-in must report to the front desk before entering the locker room.

EQUIPMENT & APPEARANCE

• Full gear required for all on-ice sessions.
• Equipment should be properly stored, not left in walkways or common areas.

FACILITY & SAFETY

• No horseplay involving skates, sticks, or other equipment.
• Report any injury, no matter how minor, to a coach immediately.
• No unauthorized guests or siblings in the locker room.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Players are responsible for their own belongings; Panthers First Shift isn't liable for lost or stolen items.
• Repeated violations may result in removal from a session or the program.
• Parents/guardians notified of any conduct issues.

TUITION & PAYMENT

• One day per week
• Standard: $3,315
• FJP Player: $2,815
• Two days per week
• Standard: $6,298.50
• FJP Player: $5,298.50
• Three days per week
• Standard: $9,248.85
• FJP Player: $7,748.85
• Four days per week
• Standard: $11,934.00
• FJP Player: $9,934.00

For enrollment questions, contact the FJP Hockey Office.

Colleen Clark: clarkc@floridapanthers.com

Hunter Balkjyh: balkjyh@floridapanthers.com