Girl's Program
Atlantic Coast Academy Girls Program
Tier 1 • 19U & 16U
At Atlantic Coast Academy, our Girls Program is designed for elite female hockey players aiming to compete at the highest level. As a Tier 1 organization, we're committed to providing an environment that fosters athletic excellence, personal growth, and long-term success.
Why Join Us
- Competitive Schedule
- Over 60 games per season, including 8+ high-caliber tournaments, to give players maximum exposure and experience.
- Teams at 19U & 16U Levels
- We offer age-appropriate competition that matches each player’s skill and developmental needs.
- Elite Coaching & Training
- Our coaching staff brings proven experience both on and off the ice. Training sessions blend skill development, strategy, strength and conditioning — all aimed at preparing players for junior, college, or higher competition.
- Top-Tier Facilities & Resources
- From ice time to training facilities, we provide the tools players need to grow technically, physically, and mentally.
- Pathway to Advancement
- We help players not just compete — but progress: to showcase tournaments, college recruiting, and beyond.
Meet Our Girls Program Director: Jess Conlon
Jess Conlon is a highly respected coach, hockey entrepreneur, and professional skating and skills instructor with a proven track record of advancing players to the NCAA, international, and professional levels. She brings over a decade of head, assistant, and skills coaching experience across elite youth, collegiate, and Tier 1 programs.
A native of Anchorage, Alaska, Jess grew up playing pond hockey with her siblings before moving to Phoenix, Arizona. She went on to play and serve as captain for the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs, helping her team capture an ACHA National Championship during her freshman year. While still in college, she joined the Bulldogs’ men’s coaching staff as defensive coach and later interim head coach — laying the foundation for her career behind the bench.
Jess went on to coach with Arizona Premier (now Team Arizona) and Grand Canyon University’s women’s team, eventually becoming GCU’s Women’s Head Coach in 2023. She served as head coach for the Arizona Kachinas for seven seasons, becoming the first female Tier 1 Head Coach in the state when the program achieved Tier 1 status in 2022. Today, she also operates Conlon Hockey and Bandits Hockey Club, providing year-round development opportunities.
Jess is a Level 4 USA Hockey Coach, a member of the NHL Coaches Association, and an evaluator for USA Hockey State and Regional Player Development Camps — making her uniquely qualified to mentor players and guide them toward their next level.
ACADEMICS
At Atlantic Coast Academy, we believe success off the ice matters just as much as on it. We partner with Darrow School, providing a fully accredited college preparatory curriculum that supports serious student-athletes. Highlights include:
- Official transcripts through Darrow School, and a core curriculum in English, Math, Science, and History.
- A flexible schedule (afternoons, typically 1-6 PM) coordinated around training times.
- Academic calendar run August through March, aligned with the hockey season.
- College counseling services and support, plus small class sizes and faculty with advanced degrees to give personalized attention.
Campus & Boarding
Our campus is designed to support student-athletes in all aspects of life — rest, nutrition, training, study. Key features:
- Housing at the Hoosac Hall on the MCLA campus: each room includes a Twin XL bed, desk, wardrobe, micro-fridge, and shared lounge and bathrooms per floor.
- Room & board that includes three meals daily, with menus prepared to meet nutritional needs of growing athletes.
- Comfortable study and living spaces, and staff who understand the demands of balancing academics and elite athletics.
What Sets Atlantic Coast Apart
A culture of drive, teamwork, and respect where every player is pushed to improve.
Individualized attention to ensure each athlete’s growth – whether in skating, puck skills, game IQ, or conditioning.
Emphasis on building not only great players, but strong leaders who succeed both on the ice and in life.
Join the Program
If you’re a dedicated 19U or 16U female athlete ready to take your game to the next level, Atlantic Coast Academy is the place for you.
Ready to Apply? Contact us to learn more about tryouts, practice schedules, tuition, and how to become part of our girls’ teams.