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FAQs

What are the advantages of having a Family Advisor?

We believe an advisor should be an advocate and a guide in helping you and your family make well-educated, informed decisions as you navigate the world of... Read More

What sets GDA apart from other advisors and agencies?

Guided by a relentless focus on our "Three Pillars of Management," Guidance, Development, and Achievement, GDA constantly strives to provide our clients with... Read More

How do you get in front of the right coaches and schools for the players you represent?

This happens in a number of ways throughout the year. We are typically in a rink every weekend during the season and have face-to-face meetings with... Read More

Do you discuss colleges that the player and family are interested in? What if you don't have a relationship with that college or coaching staff?

We constantly communicate with you about schools that you and your family may be interested in, and propose others that may be a good fit which you... Read More

How many players do you work with?

We like to keep our client lists small to allow us to give individual attention to each player's development path. The more important question to ask is ... Read More

When is the right time to start working with a Family Advisor?

The answer to this question depends on the individual player. At GDA, we believe that the appropriate time to start working with an advisor is when the... Read More

Do you advise on academic matters or just on the hockey side?

GDA is a full-service agency. We believe in developing and working with good people, not just good hockey players. When marketing players to schools and teams... Read More

How/how often should we expect communication from you?

This will vary throughout the year depending on the individual player's schedule and needs. We are available whenever you need us and are happy to answer... Read More

Do you only look at D1 colleges, and can you guarantee my child gets into the college of their choice or reaches a certain level of hockey?

It is important to remember that nobody in our business can guarantee anything (and if they claim to, it is probably a red flag). We are comfortable... Read More

How do you get players in front of coaches when there are so many other advisors out there doing the same thing and players who may be more well-known or highly sought-after than our child?

Through years of experience, we have found and can honestly tell you that every player is different – from powerplay guys, checking line role-players, penalty... Read More

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