Hayley Williams

Founder 

Hayley Williams is a former professional ice hockey player and the founder of Hockey Worldwide Academy, where she leads with a mission to help female hockey players make their dream team by teaching, training, and inspiring them to become strong, skilled, and confident—both on and off the ice.

With a 10-year professional playing career and international experience with the Hungarian national team, including multiple IIHF World Championship appearances and two close runs at Olympic qualification, Hayley understands the physical, mental, and emotional demands of a high-level athletic journey. Her path, marked by grit, resilience, and reinvention, shaped the foundation of the academy she’s built.

Hockey Worldwide Academy takes a holistic approach to player development, blending elite on- and off-ice training with education in mindset, leadership, and personal growth.

Hayley brings the same mental toughness and high-performance mindset that fueled her playing career into every training environment, equipping young athletes with the tools to overcome adversity, believe in themselves, and rise to their potential.

Madie Leidt

Performance Coach & VP Marketing  

Madie Leidt joined Hockey Worldwide Academy & Central Glory in fall of 2023. As an NCAA DIII National Champion and now professional athlete, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the program.

Madie currently plays professionally at Linkoping Hockey Club and joins Hayley in her vision of helping young hockey players master their body, mind, and fuel to set them up for a successful career.