At Perrella Elite Hockey Development, we build smarter, faster-thinking athletes who read the game, react decisively, and execute with precision.
THE PEHD FRAMEWORK
THE COGNITIVE EDGE
Tactical Intelligence
Focusing on tactically-driven training, We don't just teach the 'how'; we master the 'why.'
SUBCONSCIOUS HABIT
Skill Acquisition
Leveraging the science of motor learning, shifting from conscious effort into subconscious habit.
PRESSURE TESTING
Game-Context Focused
Training within high-probability scenarios designed to translate directly from the practice to game-play.
STRATEGIC VISION
IDENTIFY
Players will be able to quickly identify in-game patterns with clarity, staying one step ahead of the play.
ELITE COGNITION
PROCESS
Players will be able to process complex information without hesitation, anticipating the game with elite precision.
DECISIVE ACTION
EXECUTE
Players will be able to execute high-level plays with steady confidence, translating skills directly to game-play
Our Origin: The Skill Acquisition Model - Finding the Mental Edge
Perrella Elite Hockey Development (PEHD) was founded in 2024 on a singular observation: the gap between a good player and an elite one isn't just skill—it’s processing. Most traditional training creates "masters of the drill" who remain stagnant in the game.
Rooted in a professional background in education, Pedro Perrella founder of PEHD—approaches the ice as a classroom as much as a competitive arena. By applying the science of Skill Acquisition, PEHD aims to shift the focus from high-volume, low-impact training to game-context training. Our framework is designed to move mechanics from conscious thought to subconscious instinct, ensuring every movement is both intentional and transferable to game speed.
The result is simple: athletes spend less time overthinking their mechanics and more time reading, anticipating, and influencing the play. They don’t just “play” the game—they dictate it.