The Hockey Development Blueprint
What Changed?
The NCAA rule-change allowing CHL players to compete has expanded the recruiting pool overnight.
Roster spots are tighter.
Competition is deeper.
Projection matters more.
In this environment, structure wins.
Meet the Team
Rob Dombrowski
Founder & Director of Performance
Former Division I Director of Hockey Performance with over a decade of experience developing elite athletes.
Rob has coached professional, Division I, and elite junior players across North America and Europe. His background includes leading performance programs at the collegiate level and preparing athletes for the NHL, international competition, and professional leagues.
He specializes in building speed, strength, and durability that transfer directly to on-ice performance.
Mark Arcobello
Founder | Former NHL & AHL Player
Mark competed at the highest levels of professional hockey in North America and Europe.
After an All-American career at Yale University, he played 139 NHL games and over 900 professional games worldwide. His experience spans the NHL, AHL, and Swiss League, along with international competition representing Team USA.
At ASAP Training, Mark brings firsthand insight into what separates players as they move from prep to Division I to professional hockey.
Brian O'Neill
Founder | Former NHL & AHL Player
Brian is a former Ivy League Player of the Year and All-American who built a long-term professional career in the NHL and Europe.
After signing with the Los Angeles Kings organization and earning AHL MVP honors, he established himself as one of the top American-born scorers in the KHL and competed internationally for Team USA.
His game has been defined by speed, intelligence, and consistency — the same standards emphasized in the ASAP development model.
The Next Step After This Guide
Understanding development is step one.
Knowing where your athlete stands is step two.
After reviewing the Blueprint, players who want a structured roadmap can complete a Hockey Performance Evaluation at ASAP Training.
This includes:
• Speed testing
• Power assessment
• Movement screening
• Strength baseline
• Individual development roadmap
Spots are limited each off-season to maintain program structure.
