Last updated:

05/20/03
Team Info

LCHA Bantam A Spring Season Coaching Staff and Team Information

As a team and individuals we must have:

  • Pride (the good feeling arising from association with something good)
  • Determination (unwavering in direction)
  • Commitment (a pledge and promise of inolvement)

And be willing to expend the Effort (something done through hard work) necessary to accomplish our goals and be successful.

Objectives

  • Having fun and enjoying the sport
  • Teaching each player the meaning and value of teamwork, discipline, preparation, and accountability to themselves and their teammates. Use the game as a framework for learning these lessons.
  • Showing excellent sportsmanship at all times.
  • Developing all players on the team.
  • Developing individual hockey skills and teaching basic hockey systems and team concepts.

Coaching Philosophy

  • Priorities: (1) Family, (2) School, (3) hockey
  • Team and individual discipline is important
  • Players should develop their skills and enjoy the sport
  • Skating, teamwork, positioning, passing, defense, and offense are the keys to a successful team.
  • Perfect practice makes perfect. Maximum effort is worth millions.
  • Checking is part of the game but not THE game.
  • Fighting is NOT part of the game.
  • Referees do not cause a team to win or lose.
  • Everyone will be given the opportunity to play in all situations. As the season progresses, power play and penalty kill units may be developed.
  • Mistakes are part of the learning process. The only bad mistake is the one resulting from a lack of effort.
  • If a player is being disciplined, they will be told why alond with the correct alternative.
  • Questions from players and parents are important and will always be answered. If you are angry, please wait 24 hours prior to discussing your concerns with the coaching staff.

It is important that both the coaches and parents are giving the same direction to our players. If you have any questions on philosophy or instruction, please ask the coaching staff before instructing your player.

TEAM RULES:

General

  • Call one of the Coaches if you are unable to make a practice or a game! If you don not call there will be consequences.
  • Show respect for team members, opponents, parents, and the coaching staff.
  • Come Prepared/Be Focused
  • Coaches require 100% attention from all players when the coaches are talking before, during, and after practices and before, during, and after games.
  • Finish all drills in practice and all shifts during games.
  • Do not shoot pucks during practice while waiting for drills or after whistles.
  • No stick banging in anger or frustration at any time.
  • Locker room is closed to parents. This will be an absolute practice 20 minutes prior to games and 15 minutes prior to practices.

Locker Room

  • No swearing, arguing or fighting.
  • No tape or snow throwing in the Locker Room.
  • Locker room must be clean after practices and games. Last player out makes sure the team complies.
  • Equipment must be stored under the locker room benches.

Consequences for not following these rules will be push ups, sit-ups, or endurance skating either as an individual or team. Discipline will be enforced during games by sitting out shifts or periods.

Ready Times

Practices -- When the Zamboni leaves the ice.

Games -- 10 minutes before Zamboni goes on the ice (20 minutes before game).

Players: Please call if you are unable to make a practice or game!

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