DPH PLAYER DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC)
ABOUT the pdc
The PDC is located in Grosse Pointe Woods (just outside of Detroit, Michigan). The facility offers the very best training equipment including: a full weight room, skating treadmill, turf (circuit training), shooting lanes, and more! This is NOT your typical fitness center or gym. The PDC was created purely for development, teaching, coaching, & mentorship for our athletes. Every single training session, skills clinic, open gym time, etc. is planned, fully staffed & instructed. Please see below for more information and membership options.
"Welcome to our Detroit Premier Hockey Player Development Center (PDC). This facility was built 100% on the dream to work with young athletes and help make a difference in their lives. Our focus is simple: development, consistency, and results. Whether you’re here for team training, small workout groups, or open gym access, everything we do is designed to help players improve and perform at a higher level on the ice."
Ben Warda (Owner)
what we offer
skating treadmill
Small group, high-intensity skating sessions designed to improve stride, speed, and conditioning. AVAILABLE FOR START OF SUMMER TRAINING (June 15 2026)
- Performance Tracking: support speeds up to 20 mph and feature hydraulic inclines (up to 6°) to enhance strength and endurance
- Surface Technology: the moving belt is designed with a premium, self-lubricating synthetic surface that mimics the friction and glide of real ice
- Safety Features: equipped with safety harnesses and rail to support players during intense skating drills
- Technique Refinement: Our coaches will work closely to analyze each player's stride, including knee bend, ankle extension, and balance, providing immediate, actionable feedback
- Integrated Drills: designed to include sticks and pucks for simultaneous stick handling while skating on the treadmill. Each session will include specific workout plan.
weight room
Our weight room is fully stocked with the best performance training equipment from Rogue Fitness including: squat racks, full dumbbell/kettle bell sets, sleds, box hops, slide boards, medicine ball set and much more! Players will work with our Strength and Conditioning coaches to teach proper form/technique as they build strength for optimal on-ice performance. Our scheduled training sessions include hockey specific weight lifting that's fully instructed by our strength coaches.
shooting - stick handling area
One large shooting/skills area that's used to work on proper shot technique, quick release, and overall goal scoring. This area includes full boards, shooting floor planks, tarp with targets, heavy pucks, reaction passer, etc. Multiple shooting/skills clinics are offered throughout each week that's fully unstructured by our staff.
turf - circuit training
Over 800 square feet of turf used for circuit style training including: sled pushes, agility work, sprints, skating slide boards, box hops, TRX exercises, etc. This area is built to enhance our player’s overall speed & conditioning.