Strong teams are built through more than systems and practice plans. D³ Team Development brings player development, purposeful practice design, coach mentorship and team support together to create a more connected approach to development throughout the season.
Team development works best when coaches have the support, structure and resources to build on what happens during a single practice or training session. D³ works alongside coaching staffs to create purposeful development plans, strengthen practice design and provide ongoing mentorship that supports both the coaches and the athletes they lead.
Custom practice planning, clear objectives, teaching points and drill progressions give coaches a structure they can build from throughout the season.
Ongoing mentorship gives coaches a place to ask questions, work through challenges and continue developing their own approach to leading and teaching athletes.
On-ice development, observation and feedback connect the plan to what is actually happening with the team, creating opportunities to adjust and continue progressing.
Built for new and volunteer coaches who want ongoing guidance, better structure and someone to lean on throughout the season.
INCLUDES
• 60-minute planning meeting
• 4 custom practice plans
• Monthly 30-minute mentoring call
• Email support
• Coaching resources
$199/MONTH
or $549 for 3 months
For coaches who want purposeful, customized practices built around what their team needs to develop.
INCLUDES
• Custom practice plans
• Objectives & teaching points
• Drill progressions
$75 SINGLE PLAN
$250 — 4 Pack
$450 — 8 Pack
Practice review call +$40
A season-long partnership for Rep and Select teams looking for consistent development support both on and off the ice.
INCLUDES
• Season planning
• Monthly coach mentoring
• Custom practice plans
• Monthly on-ice observation
• Written feedback
• Parent support
$999–$1,299 / SEASON
Dedicated on-ice development sessions built around the needs of your team, giving players focused instruction and coaches another layer of support within their development plan.
AVAILABLE PACKAGES
• 5 development sessions
• 10 development sessions
5 SESSIONS — $937
10 SESSIONS — $1,500
A more comprehensive season-long partnership for competitive teams looking for deeper coaching support, development planning and ongoing access throughout the season.
INCLUDES EVERYTHING IN THE TEAM DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP, PLUS:
• Video review
• Systems consultation
• Leadership workshop
• Priority support
$1,999–$2,499 / SEASON
D³ can work directly with minor hockey associations to provide structured coach development, education and resources across multiple teams. Partnership options can be customized around the size of the association, the needs of its coaches and the development priorities of the organization.
Build a stronger development environment by giving coaches access to practical education, ongoing support and resources they can use throughout the season.
• Coach workshops
• Practice planning clinic
• Monthly coach roundtable
• Parent education
• Resource library
CUSTOM ASSOCIATION PARTNERSHIPS
$3,500–$10,000+ / season
Scaled based on association size and scope.
Not every team needs a full-season partnership. Individual services can be added on their own or used to complement an existing development plan.
Practice Observation — $125
On-Ice Coach Mentoring (1 hr) — $175
On-Ice Team Development Session (1 hr) — $225
Game Observation — $175
Written Team Assessment — $200
Parent Presentation — $250
Coach Workshop (90 min) — $350
Team Culture Workshop — $300
Leadership Workshop — $300
Season Success Blueprint — $399–$499
Every team is different. Tell us about your players, coaching staff, goals and where you want to improve. We’ll help you determine the level of support that makes the most sense for your team.
Darryl Lloyd brings more than 15 years of professional playing experience and over a decade of player development expertise to the ice. A Pickering, Ontario native, Darryl developed through the OHL with the Windsor Spitfires before earning an NHL Rookie Camp invitation with the Nashville Predators.
His professional career spanned North America and Europe, including time in the AHL, ECHL, and five championship-winning seasons with the Belfast Giants of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL). Along the way, he earned recognition as Team MVP, Forward of the Year, and Hardest Working Player—awards that reflect the compete level, leadership, and work ethic that defined his career.
Today, Darryl shares that experience with the next generation of athletes through a development philosophy built around seven core pillars of the game: skating, puck control, passing, shooting, hockey IQ, compete level, and body positioning. His coaching focuses on developing efficient habits, improving decision-making, and helping players understand how skills transfer into real game situations.
Known for his energetic approach and ability to connect with players, Darryl creates a challenging and positive environment where athletes are encouraged to compete, think the game, and build confidence. He believes that long-term success comes from mastering the details—whether that’s puck protection, body positioning, awareness, or making the right play under pressure.
Having experienced every stage of the hockey pathway—from minor hockey and junior hockey to professional hockey and championship teams overseas—Darryl understands what separates talented players from successful players. His goal is to help athletes become not only better hockey players, but more confident, resilient competitors both on and off the ice.
Fun Fact: Darryl’s professional career took him across two continents and multiple leagues, where he captured five championships and built a reputation as one of the hardest-working players on every team he played for.