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WAHC 12U2012-2013
12 U Informational Meeting
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 @ 7:30 pm
WAHC 12U2012-2013
Agenda
1. Club Philosophy/Vision2. Player/Teams Update3. Coaching Update4. This Season5. Administrative Information6. Discussion and Questions
WAHC 12U2012-2013
The WAHC Mission Statement
The Woodbury Area Hockey Club aims to provide the most gratifying and rewarding
youth hockey experience for players, parents and coaches seeking either the best competitive or recreational athletic
experience in a positive, developmental environment at a reasonable expense.
WAHC 12U2012-2013
Club Philosophy / Vision
GrowGet Stronger
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Furthermore…
Let kids be Athletes
And MOST important STUDENTS
WAHC 12U2012-2013
Club Philosophy / Vision
#Hockey
AssociationExperience
Sport
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Player/Teams Update
•Registered Players•40 Skaters•3 Goalies
•3 Teams •12 A •12B Black•12B Royal
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Coaching Selection Process
•Solicit applications/resumes – began in June
•Determine interview team
•Determine decision criteria and weighting of importance
•Score resume criteria
•Determine candidates to interview
•Conduct interviews
•Score interview results
•Rank candidates based on total score of resume and interview
•Communicate to club
•Notify top candidate that they will coach a team (team level TBD)
•Communicate to other candidates
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Coaching Selection Criteria
•Selection was based on several factors (Resume and Interview):
•Hockey Coaching Experience
•Certification
•Playing Experience
•Other coaching experience
•Head coach experience
•Experience coaching at the 12U level
•Female non-parent coach experience
•Leadership
•Organization
•Hockey Coaching Skills
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Coaching Update
•Interviews concluded and candidates ranked.
•The number one ranked candidate for the 12U group has been
identified and notified as:
Mike Johnson
•Tryouts will determine the placement of Mike and the rest of the
coaches based on the rankings and daughter placements.
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This Season
•Pre-Season Camps (coming to an end)•Tryouts •Tournaments•Ice Hours and Arenas
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Pre-season Camps
•Ends October 17 •Off-ice + On-ice = Prepared players for the season
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Tryouts
Will DonovanGirls Tryout Director
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Tryout Dates
10/17 7:20 PM GOALIE ONLY (PW, 10U, 12U, 14U)10/27 08:05 PM (75 min)10/28 12:35 PM (75 min)
Cut to 20 skaters and 2 goalies; 12A coach announced
10/30 05:20 PM to 06:20 PM (60 min)12A coach part of the 3rd day evaluation
All sessions are at Bielenberg.
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Tryout Process Guidelines
•Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your session to check in and receive assigned jersey.
•Tryout dress code•Players must wear WAHC colors (black helmet, black pants, blue and white socks - both of same color/type and skate laces must be black or white).
•Numerical order •Players must stay in numerical order at all times•Players who do not follow order will be asked to leave after one warning.
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Tryout Particulars
•4-6 Evaluators •Attempt to have non WAHC evaluators•Involved all 3 days
•Days 1 & 2 will consist of skill & competitive play. •Day 3 the 12A coach is involved. •Final team posting for the A team and the B teams will be available on the WAHC website by 7 a.m. the day after Day 3.
WAHC 12U2012-2013
Tournament Dates
12B Black:11/24/12 Edina01/19/13 Duluth2/16/13 Sweetheart
12A:12/8/12 Centennial1/19/13 Duluth2/16/13 Sweetheart
•The Club covers the cost of the entrance fee for 4 tournaments (3 invitational and districts).•If the teams move on to Region and State, the Club will cover the entrance fee for those tournaments
12B Royal:12/8/12 Centennial1/19/13 Chippewa Falls2/16/13 Sweetheart
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Ice and Arenas
•Number of ice hours = 93 + away scrimmages•40 Hours Shared Ice•20 Hours Dedicated Ice•16 District Games•14 Estimated Tournament Games•3 Hours of In-season Hockey Development
•Arenas•Bielenberg (42%)•Wakota (20%)•Harding which includes off ice opportunity (38%)
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WAHC Website
http://www.woodburyhockey.com/
Team:Girls:12U Info
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Communications/Have Questions??
Jen BettencourtAdministrative [email protected]
Shantel RivardSR Director – Hockey Development [email protected]
Dave WernerGirls Director 12U/[email protected]
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Discussion & Questions
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Ten reasons to use all your eligibility at the club level before going HS
1. The club follows the USA Hockey Development Model which is researched based and our countries best practices bible
2. Leadership experience gained3. Confidence built4. Strength/size of players of the same age5. Tournament experience – some best memories6. Locker room conversations are age appropriate7. Costs in some cases less when calculated per hour8. Winning with development in mind9. Quality coaching; Hearing different quality hockey voices10. Playing 14U prepares you for HS and beyond
