The St. Mary’s girls program is focused on overall athletic development while creating pathways to NCAA Divisions 1 and 3 and ACHA Division 2 college hockey. With extensive experience coaching both boys and girls, Director Pittis understands that to play at the highest levels, girls need to be coached in a different manner than boys. This often requires encouraging and empowering girls to take ownership of the game with a focus on possession and playmaking ability. Players are taught to read and react to the game and are given the freedom to be creative, develop their athletic performance, and play with a strong sense of teamwork. This approach has produced positive results with multiple St. Mary’s girls making it to the 2021 USA Hockey National Player Development camp in St. Cloud, MN.

Hockey program fee: $18,000

• Average of 4–5 ice sessions per week (combination of games and practices)
• Practices are held on the best ice in California at Oak Park in Stockton
• All-inclusive team travel to five events in North America (tournaments, showcases, USA Hockey High School Girls National Championship)
• Annual MLK Girls Tournament in San Jose
• Northern California exhibition games
• Off-ice conditioning and hockey skills training
• All girls are encouraged to take advantage of multi-sport athletic opportunities at St. Mary’s

Daily Commuting
St. Mary’s is home to many student athletes from outside the Stockton area. A daily shuttle service for the girls’ hockey team departs from Livermore each morning at 7:00 a.m. and returns around 6:00 p.m. after hockey practice and other athletic activities.

Housing Options
Although St. Mary’s does not provide nor endorse housing for students, there may be billeting and other options available for interested parents. See Director Pittis if interested in housing options.