Essex Vermont Youth Hockey

NEW ENGLAND DISTRICT LEVEL 4 COACHES CLINIC in CONCORD, NH

• June 22 – June 23, 2013
• Courtyard Marriott
• 70 Constitution Avenue
• Concord, NH 03301
• Hotel reservation can be made at the Marriott Hotel starting March 2, 2013. The “cut off” date to make reservations is June 1, 2013. To make a reservation please call: 603-225-0303. A block of rooms at a group rate are reserved under US Hockey New England.

NEW ENGLAND DISTRICT LEVEL 4 COACHES CLINIC in HARTFORD, CT

• August 17 - August 18, 2013
• Hartford/Windsor Marriott
• 28 Day Hill Street
• Windsor, CT 06095
• Hotel reservation can be made at the Marriott Hotel starting March 2, 2013. The “cut off” date to make reservations is August 12, 2013. To make a reservation please call: 860-688-7500. A block of rooms at a group rate are reserved under USA Hockey.

THESE WILL BE THE ONLY LEVEL 4 CLINICS IN THE NEW ENGLAND DISTRICT FOR THE 2013-2014 SEASON. CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE USA HOCKEY WEBSITE TO REGISTER AND GET MORE INFORMATION.

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EYHA LEVEL PHILOSOPHY

Level A Philosophy: (Squirt A, PeeWee A, Bantam A, and Girls U14):

Essex Youth Hockey supports all players being involved in each and every game they dress for.  Unless approved by the board, all players need to have a meaningful playing experience* in every game including tournaments and the states. We strongly suggest that player development and having fun outweigh “winning at all costs”.  Some players may receive more ice time than others on special teams (i.e. power plays, penalty kills) or late in close games or in tournament championship games but we believe that the “shortening of the bench” should be a rare occurrence and not the norm for our A teams.  We have proven throughout the years that playing everyone effectively results in a better team effort, stronger 3rd period and more often than not, a positive outcome. 

Level B and A/B Philosophy: (Squirt B & A/B, PeeWee B & A/B, Bantam B, and Girls U12):

Players on this level will have equal playing time, but Coaches may have the discretion to involve the players that he/she sees ?t in critical game situations in tournaments, but shall strive to involve everyone on special team play.  

Coaches are permitted to "bench" players for reasons related to player control, code of conduct violations, and when enforcing published and communicated team rules.  When coaches do this they should inform the ACE director.  The association will support coaches having high expectations for commitment and conduct. 

Any coach who doesn't follow the philosophy could face an informal hearing where sanctioning ranging from reprimand to dismissal will be considered. 

Any questions please contact EYHA Head Coach Pat Burke. 

LINK HERE TO APPLICATIONS 

EYHA is accepting coaching applications for the 2012-13 season. Criteria for coaching selection include evidence of alignment with the following core values:

SPORTSMANSHIP: Foremost of all values is to learn a sense of fair play. Be humble in victory, gracious in defeat. We will foster friendship with teammates and opponents alike. 

RESPECT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL: Treat all others as you expect to be treated. 

INTEGRITY: Work to foster honesty and fair play beyond mere strict interpretation of the rules and regulations of the game. 

PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE AT THE INDIVIDUAL, TEAM, AND  ORGANIZATIONAL LEVELS: Each member of the organization, whether player, volunteer or staff, should seek to perform each aspect of the game to the highest level of his or her ability. 

ENJOYMENT: It is important for the hockey experience to be fun, satisfying and rewarding for the participant. 

LOYALTY: We aspire to teach loyalty to the ideals and fellow members of the sport of hockey. 

TEAMWORK: We value the strength of learning to work together. The use of teamwork is reinforced and rewarded by success in the hockey experience. 

All EYHA coaches must pass a background check and be USA Hockey certified.

For more information on the required levels for each age group visit www.usahockey.com

USA Hockey coaching clinics coming up:

As coaches prepare to work with kids around the experiential learning process (playing hockey), they must consider the age group involved and tailor the steps of the experiential learning process accordingly.

They must utilize teaching and learning strategies consistent with the developmental characteristics of their learners.

Since our levels (mites, squirts, etc) are by age group characteristics of the age groups involved should dictate appropriate and effective coaching and teaching strategies to use.

Developmental research (from the University of California) suggests that certain types of learning activities are best suited for certain children's capabilities.

At the coaches meeting each coach was given developmental infomation about the players on their team.  The work is  educational and intended for teachers -- but is it echoed by USA Hockey's ACE Program.  Introducing players to concepts and skills when they are ready for them is important.  There are links below to helpful resources and suggestions for each age group.  [Source: Univ. of California]