The Black Bear National Academy is seeking billet families in the Greater Philadelphia Area for the 2024-2025 hockey season. Host families provide room, board, and a supportive home environment for young athletes, fostering lasting relationships. Families receive a monthly stipend of $425 per player and can host more than one player. Interested families can contact jh@flyerselite.com or kanaly@comcast.net for more information.

Bethesda, MD – Black Bear Sports Group, Co-owner of the 2023 USHL Clark Cup Champion Youngstown Phantoms, has announced the formation of the Black Bear National Academy. The program will begin play in the 2024/25 season and call Black Bear’s Philadelphia area ice arenas home, fielding elite, nationally ranked Tier 1 AAA teams at the 18U, 16U, and 15U levels.

Black Bear National Academy is proud to announce the appointment of Eric Defelice as the head coach for our 18U team, a strategic move aligned with our unwavering commitment to fostering elite student-athletes. Coach Grevious, a distinguished figure in the junior hockey world, brings a wealth of experience and a track record of exceptional player development and placement.

Black Bear National Academy is proud to announce Jamie Hill as the new 15U Head Coach. Hill brings extensive experience from his professional playing days and a dynamic coaching career to BBNA's thriving hockey program. Read more about Coach Hill's vision for cultivating talent and his commitment to excellence both on and off the ice.

The Black Bear National Academy proudly welcomes Mike Mattison as the Head Coach for the 16U team. A seasoned veteran in the hockey coaching realm, Mattison brings his expertise from running HockeyIQ Development and over ten years of coaching to BBNA. His background is distinguished by a dedicated focus on the holistic development of young athletes, preparing them for competitive play and life beyond hockey.