Player Management & NCAA Hockey Recruiting Advising
Navigating the path to college hockey is complex — and it's easy for talented players to get overlooked without the right guidance. For over a decade, MCN Sports Management has worked directly with youth and junior hockey families to build personalized player management plans that create real exposure, connect players with the right programs, and turn potential into results. This isn't a one-size-fits-all service — it's a relationship built around your player's goals, timeline, and level of play.
What Player Management Includes
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Personalized recruiting strategy based on age, position, and skill level
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Direct outreach and relationship-building with NCAA DI and DIII coaches
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Exposure planning — camps, showcases, and tournament visibility
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Ongoing recruiting timeline guidance from early development through commitment
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One-on-one advising calls with your dedicated MCN advisor
Built on Relationships, Not Contracts
Player Management at MCN isn't transactional. We don't rely on rigid contracts or a database full of cold leads — our recruiting network is built on years of direct relationships with college coaches and programs across the country. When we advocate for your player, it carries weight because coaches know and trust MCN.
Who This Is For
Whether your player is just beginning to think about college hockey or is actively being recruited, our advising memberships are structured to meet families where they are — from quarterly check-ins to monthly hands-on support. [See Advising Membership below]
Why Families Choose MCN
Since 2013, MCN has helped hockey families across the U.S. and Canada navigate recruiting with clarity and confidence — combining deep knowledge of the NCAA landscape with a genuine investment in each player's success, not just a spot on a roster.
One on One
You and your family will sit with an advisor to discuss your goals and expectations.
Our adviser will go over your grades, test scores and athletic background to figure out a plan of action. We will offer you several options while explaining the differences in all.
Coaching Contact
It is difficult to get noticed if someone is not looking for you. Our team will contact coaches to inform them about upcoming games, showcases or tournaments. Our goal is to get your name on the front of a coaches mind before they enter the arena.
Web Resume
Each athlete will receive an online resume that will be updated regularly. This page will have a players personal information, family contacts, academic history and sports statistics. Each players page will also have a highlight video, giving coaches all the information they need in one place.
PRIVATE TRAINING
Need to work on individual skills that you are not getting form team practices? Private lessons can be a great way to work on parts of your game that YOU need to improve on.
Advising Membership
Real advising, on your schedule. Whether you're just starting to think about tournament travel and NCAA recruiting or you're deep into the process, having someone in your corner shouldn't cost thousands of dollars a year.
MCN Advisory Membership gives your family direct, recurring access to our team — a standing 30-minute advising call at the cadence that fits you, plus recruiting resources, trip-prep support, and priority access to our tournaments. Choose Quarterly, Bi-Monthly, or Monthly, and get guidance exactly when you need it, not just when something goes wrong.
The Complete Hockey Path Guide
Recruiting doesn't have to feel like guesswork. The Complete Hockey Path Guide is MCN's 16-chapter roadmap to college ice hockey recruiting, built for families navigating everything from Junior league pathways to NCAA DI and DIII rules. Inside, you'll find a clear breakdown of CHL eligibility, a full chapter on the NCAA's new 5-for-5 age-based eligibility rule, and the same guidance MCN gives families one-on-one — now in one downloadable resource for just $15.
TESTIMONIALS
"Dave LoPresti worked with our son and us to help design a program that effectively navigated the College and Junior Hockey worlds, weighing the options. The result was a well thought out gameplan and roadmap that we can follow during the important steps along the way. Dave's hockey knowledge, communications skills and contacts were extremely beneficial to our experience. We highly recommend MCN Sports Advising".
Doug Hart, Parent
“It is difficult for a coach to go out and see every player out there. We rely on people we trust to inform us of athletes who may be a good fit for our program. Dave LoPresti is someone I have faith in and trust his opinion.
Paul Kelly, Coach Syracuse Stars. USPHL
"Dave’s first hand knowledge of the prep school and college landscape proved to be a tremendous resource in my son’s hockey journey. The insight provided by MCN combined with the summer program and tournament team were great assets, providing visibility throughout the process. I highly recommend the MCN Advisory Service!"
Mike Jacobs, Parent