Our Program

PITTSBURGH STEEL CITY selects

MISSION STATEMENT

We compete with energy, discipline, and purpose every time we step on the ice.

We play for each other, support one another, and hold ourselves to a high standard as teammates and people.

Our culture is built on effort, accountability, and commitment to something bigger than ourselves, and guided by our commitments to:

Self- Esteem, Teamwork, Empowerment, Education and Leadership.


S.T.E.E.L.


Pittsburgh Steel City Selects is a Tier II, all-female ice hockey organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As a nonprofit, volunteer-run program, we are committed to expanding opportunities for female athletes ages 19 and under to learn, compete, grow, and succeed through the game of hockey.


We offer National Bound teams at the 14U, 16U, and 19U age levels, providing players with the opportunity to compete against strong girls hockey programs from across the region and country while pursuing qualification for the USA Hockey National Championships.

  • experienced professional coaching
  • on-ice training
  • off-ice training
  • video and classroom analysis
  • games and tournaments against top-level opponents from across the region and beyond
  • mentorship from local female industry leaders through Steel program
  • Community support and Philanthropic opportunities

Training Schedule

Every National Bound team follows a comprehensive training model that combines on-ice skill development, off-ice performance training, and hockey education.

Player Development

Our training model provides athletes with a balanced approach to development, including:

  • Three weekly on-ice training sessions
  • Tuesday Practice (Baierl Toyota Ice Complex)
  • Thursday Practice (Roy McKnight Hockey Center)
  • Saturday or Sunday team practice (schedule and location varies)
  • Position-specific skill development
  • Team systems and situational play
  • Small-area games and competitive drills
  • Goalie development opportunities


Off The Ice

We believe elite players are developed in many ways—not just during practices.

Our program includes:

  • Bi-weekly off-ice training focused on strength, speed, agility, balance, and injury prevention.
  • Classroom Sessions covering hockey IQ, systems, leadership, nutrition, and mental performance.
  • Video & Film Study to analyze gameplay, reinforce concepts, and help players understand the game at a deeper level.


Building Strong Leaders

Monthly presentations with local female community leaders. Steel City Selects encourages players to become leaders within their teams, schools, and communities. Through mentorship, accountability, and positive culture, athletes learn valuable life skills that extend far beyond hockey. 


Community & Philanthropy

Throughout the season, our teams participate in community service projects, charitable initiatives, and outreach events that teach players the importance of compassion, gratitude, and serving others. We believe great teammates become great citizens. Giving back is an important part of who we are.



When you join Steel City Selects, you become part

of a family that values:


Competitive excellence

Player development

Teamwork

Leadership

Respect

Sportsmanship

Community



Our goal is to provide every player with the tools, coaching, and support needed to succeed—not only as hockey players, but as confident young women prepared for success in life.