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2014 – 2015 Hockey Season Mini-Mite, U8 Parents Meeting Mike Ennis—Mite Coordinator

2014 – 2015 Hockey Season Mini-Mite, U8 Parents Meeting Mike Ennis—Mite Coordinator Stephanie Kohnen —BYHA President Mat Meyer—Team Manager Coordinator. AGENDA. Registration #’s Coach #’s Program Objectives Program Design Clinics / Skill Assessments Practices Games

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2014 – 2015 Hockey Season Mini-Mite, U8 Parents Meeting Mike Ennis—Mite Coordinator

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  1. 2014 – 2015 Hockey Season Mini-Mite, U8 Parents Meeting Mike Ennis—Mite Coordinator Stephanie Kohnen—BYHA President Mat Meyer—Team Manager Coordinator

  2. AGENDA • Registration #’s • Coach #’s • Program Objectives • Program Design • Clinics / Skill Assessments • Practices • Games • Coach / Parent Expectations • Mite WILD Game

  3. REGISTRATION #’s • 139 Skaters • 70 Minis • 18 girls • 69 Mites • 16 Girls • 48 New Skaters • # of teams TBD (likely 11)

  4. COACH #’s • All Volunteers… • 33 Total Coaches • Lead Coaches • Objective: 8-10 per practice session • High ratio of coaches needed for development / stations • Need more coaches for younger kids…!!!

  5. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES • FUN, Skill Development, Discipline, and FUN • Playing/practicing with players of similar ability • Measuring Improvement: • Players will improve in all skill areas • Players average = +15% improvement • Build strong foundation for higher level hockey • Develop a love for the game so they continue playing for many years

  6. PROGRAM DESIGN • Nov: Clinics / Skills Assessments / Observation • Skill Assessments November 19, and 22 • Dec: Split kids into 4 practice groups • Group 1/ Group 2 Mites • Group 3/ Group 4 Mini-Mites • teams formed; games begin • Jan-Feb: practices & games • Mar: Sauk Rapids(March First weekend?)/ Season Wrap-up

  7. CLINICS / SKILLS ASSESSMENTNovember 20, 23, & 24

  8. REPORT CARDS

  9. American Development Model http://usahockey.cachefly.net/ADM/crossice.wmv BYHA U8 Follows ADM principles…

  10. PRACTICES • USA Hockey ADM Model • 4-6 rotating stations • Small area games • Increase puck touches • Focus on skating skill development

  11. GAMES • Group 3 / Group 4 • Cross-ice games (in-house) • No goalie equipment, small nets • Group 1 / Group 2 • Half-ice games pre 1/1/15 • Some full-ice games / D5 scrimmages Post 1/1/15 • Goalies

  12. Calendar and Schedule

  13. COACHES’ EXPECTATIONS of Skaters/Parents • What coaches expect? • Be Ready and On Time(Helmets & mouthguards) • Player attention & effort • Parental support (positive about program, skill development, coaching) • Let coaches know if not going to attend • PARENTS: BE A CHEERLEADER, NOT A COACH (UNLESS YOU’RE COACHING!)

  14. PARENTS’ EXPECTATIONS of Mite/Mini Mite Program • What should parents expect? • Consistent schedule • Wed & Sat, some Sun for Group 3/4 • Wed, Sat & Sun for Group 1/2 (more hours & $) • Knowledgeable and well-prepared coaches • A focus on development and progress as the year evolves

  15. ADOPT-A-TEAM • HS Players Adopt-A-Team • Participate in some practices • Role model for kids • Talk about hockey experience

  16. RINK RAT PROGRAM • Group 3 / 4 : 10 hours outside ice • Group 1 / 2 : 15 hours outside ice • Rewarded with Rink Rat T-shirt or Hat • Parents to sign off on their rink rat hours sheet – honor system

  17. MINNESOTA WILD Vs. Toronto Maple Leafs • Friday, January 2, 2015, 7:00 P.M. • Last year Mites/U8s only • 16 Skaters on ice between periods, drawing • All Last Year Mites can attend • Tickets to Sell (175 x $26)

  18. Communicate with me • Email: enn25@netzero.com • After games or practice • Phone or Text: 763-568-8506 • Mat Meyer Phone# 763-516-0761 • (please call no text for Mat)

  19. Questions? Thank you for your support in making this a FUN season for the Kids, Coaches, and Parents!!

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