ITM May 2010

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For the Good of the GameBy Keith Andresen

Life Lessons on IceBy Kim Tinkham

Cornerstones of a Complete AthleteBy Kellie Schriver

Hockey From the Neck UpBy Paul O’Donnell

The MessengerBy Mike Schwarz

MHOABy Ken Reinhard

Behind the BenchBy Mark Dyslin

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Keith Andresen, Senior Director,

Hockey Programs

Dr Pepper StarCentersDallas Stars Hockey Club

For the Good of the GameBy Keith Andresen

The Mites

As I’m sure you’re aware, there are many stories of what the Mites will

be doing next fall in Dallas. Let me try to shed some light on what will take place and the programs that will be offered, not only at the Dr Pepper StarCenters but all across DFW and Texas. I have been part of a Mite Focus Group which included representatives f rom local associations, local rinks as well as representatives from USA Hockey and TAHA. The purpose of the group has been how to implement the American Development Model at the Mite level and get the 8 and under age group the best possible skill development training in a FUN environment. The ADM is a USA Hockey initiative that promotes cross-ice, small –area and half-ice hockey which in turn allows kids to skate and handle the puck more than they would in a full-ice environment. The Mite Focus Group has set the following guidelines, which have been adopted by the Texas Amateur Hockey Association. These guidelines must be followed by all associations or they will face sanctions from TAHA which may include limiting playing options for their other, non-mite teams.

2010-2011 Each travel and/or select association may choose to have 1, (one), Mite Travel team that will play in the NTXHL. This team must have a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 15 players including goalies. The teams will play a 16 game, full ice schedule and also participate in a minimum of 4 cross-ice festivals. These teams will not have playoffs and out of town travel will be limited. Teams must be formed using players born in 2002 although each team will be allowed to

use 3 players born in 2003 if the choose. This program will be in effect for the 2010-2011 season only and after next season all Mites will participate in rink based programs. The rest of the Mites will participate in RINK BASED programs. Associations will no longer field “prep” teams. While rinks will offer a variety of programs full ice games will be limited. While rinks will have some flexibility in the way they run their Mite Development Programs CROSS-ICE HOCKEY will be the focus with kids getting more chances to skate and handle the puck. The Dr Pepper StarCenters, in partnership with StarCenter based local travel hockey clubs, will offer a top-notch program for Mites in 2010-2011. The programs will include cross-ice, festival and full ice components to give kids the best instruction and the most FUN possible. In fact, we have already completed a full seasons worth of practice plans so we are ready! As an example the Dr Pepper StarCenter programs will include the following:

30 ADM style practices (see •attached sample practice plan)10 “city-wide” cross-ice festivals•10 DSYHL ful l- ice games •(including a game at the American Airlines Center)

Although USA Hockey firmly believes that the ADM will help young hockey players develop stronger skating and puck-handling skills there are a number of current mite families who think this program will be a step backwards for their young players. While I can understand their point of view I am confident that cross-ice programs

that promote more fun and touches will help develop players better and faster than the traditional, game heavy, full-ice environment, Change is difficult but in a couple of season the new philosophy will be the norm and the professionally run programs will be fun for the kids. However, I do believe that a full-ice component is not necessarily a bad thing if kept in perspective. Our program in 2010-2011 is 80% skills and cross-ice festivals and 20% full-ice games. I think this is a sensible ratio and, if monitored correctly, will not only develop young player’s skills but vary their experience and add a level of excitement and fun. While USA Hockey believes 100% cross-ice is the way to go I would suggest that a small number of full ice play will not hurt their development but only serve to enhance the experience. We will not see the results of the ADM for a number of years. The goal of USA Hockey is to give kids the skills they need at a young age so they can play at the highest levels. This type of program has worked in Europe for a number of years where skill development is the primary focus at 10 and under. All you have to do is look at the number of Swede’s and Finn’s playing in the NHL, relative to the total number of hockey players in their countries, to realize that these types of programs are effective in giving young players the solid skill base they need to play and enjoy the game for many years.

Just a Thought: Integrity and Honesty is sometimes lost at this time of year. Hockey clubs are

“MARKETING” themselves as “the Best,” “the Biggest,” or “the Only.” Letting people know what your club offers is important but marketing without substance or integrity is not fair to the families of potential players. Associations and teams come and go every year. Some move from place to place as quickly as a fly on a window, never being able to decide what or who they really are. The truly strong and reputable clubs are the ones that deliver the same message season after season. Coaches that understand total player development are the key. Don’t be led astray by false marketing. Investigate the coaches and their experience. Sometimes the coaches who speak the most at tryout time deliver the least during the season. ■


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The Texas Aces Midget Major Mills team completed an outstanding season with a 2 game sweep of McKinney to take the NTXHL Midget Major A championship.

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As a hockey player you’ll hear it a thousand times. “Man, that ice

was perfect” or “Geez, this ice is slow”. Life is like that. You’ll have your good days and your bad days. Some of you may even have your bad years. But life is like playing hockey. Whether or not you decide to skate, the ice will remain the same and (unless you are God or at least the Zamboni driver) you won’t change it. The only thing that you can do is to decide whether or not to skate and whether or not you will make the best of the situation. Your life will have the same ruts in it like ice that has played host to a hundred figure skaters. It won’t be smooth all of the time. After all, the Zamboni can only do so much. Think about it. Hockey players that are eager to get out on the ice and are concentrating more on the game, the big picture, won’t find themselves complaining about it as much. They just want the ice time. Life can be like that. Be excited about it! Look forward to the feel of skating on it. All the complaining in the world won’t change the condition of the ice. Jump out there and take control of what you can take control of...YOU. Remember, no matter how good you are as a skater there will be times when you fall. Sometimes, you’ll fall because someone checked you into the boards and really cleaned your clock. Sometimes you will fall because you got hooked.

Sometimes you will fall because you just hit a bad spot on the ice. Whatever the reason and no matter how you look when you fall down there is a very good chance that you will be able to get back onto your feet and continue the game. Life is like that. You will fall down. Maybe not physically; but mentally and emotionally. You can’t always be “up.” Falling down in life might mean failing a test that you really needed to ace to pass the class. You may have really studied but the answers just didn’t come to you during the test. Your mind just went blank. You fell down. Get back up. It may be the end of the game but it’s not the end of your life. Maybe your girlf riend just told you that she doesn’t want to be your girlfriend anymore. You stand there by your locker feeling your feet start sliding out from beneath your body. Talk about receiving a cheap shot without the ref seeing it! You feel like you are taking a head first dive into the boards. Hey, keep your head up! Assuming you don’t go crashing through the boards you’ll get back up. It may be the end of the game but it’s not the end of your life. You may hear one of your friends telling other people about how badly you played last weekend. Everyone is laughing. You just had a bad game. You feel miserable. You want to hide in a locker. Better yet, you want to slam him into a locker. Right now you can’t

feel anything other than how mad you are at him for making fun of you and at yourself for playing so poorly. It’s like skating over rough ice. It feels terrible. You can hardly do anything on it and the whole time you are skating on it all you can think of is how bad it is. Keep skating. If you fall, get up. You can lie there if you want but all you will get out of it is cold. There is no uglier sight than a hockey player imitating a puck. No one will even remember you “falling” unless you make a big deal out of it. An ancient saying goes “you can never cross the same river twice.” Makes sense to me. The water is constantly moving. The next time you cross the river it’s over different water. Life is like that. So is hockey. You get another chance to skate on a fresh sheet of ice after every period or at least every game. The Zamboni comes through and does its job and you find yourself skating on a new sheet of ice. Things change. When you find yourself sitting on the bench of your life, waiting to get on and you realize that the ice isn’t perfect, don’t wait. You may find yourself like a lot of people that are older than you spending your whole life waiting for the perfect ‘sheet of ice’ or circumstance or opportunity or situation. Just skate out on the ice and do what you are there to do. Play hockey. Enjoy your life now before it melts away! Enjoy the issue! ■

Life Lessons On Ice by Kim Tinkham, Editor

Kim Tinkham is a hockey mom and wife, produces four magazines, a published author, marketing coach, guest on the Oprah Winfrey show, has been mentioned in Newsweek Magazine and is a cancer terminator. She is proudest of her ‘hockey mom’ title. Go figure.

The Ice Will Not Always Be PerfectA message for young hockey players

The Texas Aces Midget Minor AA Steen team completed an undefeated league season with a thrilling 2 game sweep of DJHA to capture the 2010 NTXHL championship.

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JPS – Hockey Showcase

• Denver(APEX)MAY21-23,2010• 50Coaches/GM’sinattendance• JPSislikeattending50teamselectioncamps• 4Games&informationsessions(MidgetAAA, Prep,JuniorA,College)

www.JPS-hockey.comGeorge Gwozdecky – Head Hockey Coach, University of Denver WCHA“AttheUniversityofDenverweareproudthat33%ofourhockeyteam is comprised of players from the state of Colorado andtherefore I am supportive of any opportunity that gives younghockeyplayers fromourstatea chance todevelopand receivetheexposure to theJuniorAhockeycoachesaswellascollegehockeyprograms.

Brad Buetow has played and coached at the highest level ofNCAADivision Icollegecompetitionandknowswhat it takes toplayatthislevel.SomeofBrad’sformerplayerswhoarecurrentlyplayingattheUniversityofDenverincludeChrisNutiniandLukeSalazar.”

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Kevin Hartzell – GM/Head Coach Sioux Falls Stampede USHL“BradBuetow,DirectorofJPS,wasmycollegecoachwhenIplayedattheUniversityofMinnesotaandIfeelthatwithBrad’scontactJPSisoneofthetopexposurecampsforjuniors,prep,midget,andcollegescouts.Wewillenjoycomingoutandfeelitisveryworthwhile.CoachBuetow,JPSDirector,hascoachedinDivisionICollegefor20years,scoutedandcoachedintheprosforseveralyearsandwithhisnetworkhehashelpedmycareerimmediately.”

Dean Blais – Head Coach University of Nebraska-Omaha CCHA“We are looking forward to scouting players out of the JPSshowcase.Thecompetitionisexcellentandtherewillbeseveralscouts/coachesfromallthejuniorA/Bandcollegelevels.”

Jon Bonnett – Assistant Coach Colorado College WCHA“I believe Coach Buetow is one of the hardest working youthcoaches/recruiters in the country. Brad is well connected andvisiblewithinthehockeycommunity.Bradismotivatedtodevelopandexposelocalandnon-traditionalhockeyareaplayerstoMidgetAAA,JuniorsandNCAAHockey.Thiscampisthefirststep.”

Luke Salazar and Chris Nutini – Division I Players“BradBuetow,whowasourmidgetcoach,alongwithparticipatinginJPS,wasveryinstrumental ingettingusseenandhavingtheUniversityofDenver(DivisionI)giveusaspotontheirteam.”

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The Cornerstones of a Complete AthleteBy Kellie Schriver

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Mind, Body, and Spirit“Mans Rejection is God’s Protection”

The film Miracle tells the true story of the 1980 US Olympic hockey

team as it pursues an almost impossible gold medal. In the beginning of the movie, coach Herb Brooks is shown selecting the players for his dream team. Then when he hands assistant coach Craig Patrick a list of names he has chosen, Craig says in surprise, “You are missing some of the best hockey players available.” And coach Brooks responds, “I’m not looking for the best players, Craig – just the right ones.” It is true that coaches want the right players and the best players for their team. But have you ever taken a minute and really thought about the stress and pressure we put on our kids during the tryout time of the season? And what about the impact it may have on their desire to play? With tryouts soon to begin for the new hockey season this year, let us take into consideration the impact tryouts can have on hockey players of all ages. For example; we as parents can sometimes underestimate the courage it takes and the impact is has on young athletes when trying out for teams that are deemed a level above what they are currently playing (A to AA or AA to AAA, for example).

I hear parents aspiring for their youth athlete to make the higher level team. They want their child to try out for that team. Even if the parent and or athlete do not believe they have a chance to be chosen for that particular team, the parent pushes the tryout. I hear parents say things like, “Just give it a try. It doesn’t cost that much money to try out. It’s good ice time. You can measure yourself up to the competition and play at this level with kids your age. You can get in front of the right coaches, see how much you need to improve to play on that team,” and so on…. Does that sound like fun to you? Sure, I know that it is a learning opportunity and all of the above may be true on some level, however, at what cost? What impact does it have on the desire of the athlete to continue playing the game of hockey when they feel rejection and feelings of not measuring up?

It begs the question; are we teaching our kids that they are never good enough? Why do we always want the next level up? Are we really helping them improve and making them better hockey players?

Consider it this way: Put yourself on a job interview schedule to be evaluated by potential bosses just to try and get a job you’re not yet qualified for. Do it just for practice. For fun. Do it to learn how you measure up and to learn how you can improve. Put yourself in front of the right bosses, and receive feedback on how you need to grow and change, and how you are not ready for the AAA team. Then, be sure to practice keeping your head up when you run into these bosses around town, even though they just rejected you and said you didn’t measure up. Don’t forget to say hello to the team members that did measure up and wish them a good year. Oh, and be careful not to take their negative competitive comments personal I think you get the point! How many times would we put ourselves in the position to be rejected? Sure we can learn a lot about ourselves and how we interview, how we can improve and measure up to others, but is that something you want to experience? What about every tryout season? Coach Brooks said, “I’m not looking for the best players, just the right ones.”

And this is true, and in some cases the less talented hockey player may make the team, “I get it,” but what impact can that have when you are rejected over and over again by teams that maybe you’re not ready to play for yet? I’m just asking that we stop and put ourselves in the ice skates of our loved ones and remind ourselves that it hurts on many levels when we are rejected. It hurts, and we need to be mindful of the impact these tryouts can have on our athletes. I believe in the miracle of Spiritual strength, which is God’s power to allow us to reach out beyond our parameters when we aspire to realize our potential. We are meant to let go of fear and limitations to apply the strengths and abilities God has given to us. The fact remains, however, that rejection hurts. Let’s not put our kids into positions that make them uncomfortable. If your child isn’t ready, or you know that the chance of there being a spot on the team is thin, why would you put your child into a situation to be rejected? It does hurt. When rejection does occur, there’s a reason. A player would not want to be put on a team and then be denied ice time because he wasn’t ready. We need to remind our kids that sometimes “Man’s rejection is God’s protection.” ■

McKinney Pee Wee Gold players Mendez, LeBlanc, Pitts and Piel protect their goalie!

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Every hockey player has a favorite player regardless if they are playing in the NHL

or just having fun playing in their local youth hockey league. Tristan Hullum is no different and has been a big fan of Mike Modano for years. Back in 2005 Tristan got to meet his idol in person for the 1st time and talk about hockey which at the time was one of his best hockey memories. Five years later Tristan was asked to be the Dallas Stars Jr Starter and the game he was selected for was the April 8, 2010 home game against the Anaheim Ducks which was the Dallas Stars last home game of the 2009-2010 regular NHL Season. What makes this special for Tristan is that it might possibly have been Mike Modano’s last game in a Stars sweater and last game at the AAC. When Tristan skated out to the blue line there was no hesitation on which player he was going to stand by that night for the United States of America’s National Anthem. Meeting Mike Modano in 2005 is still a great memory for Tristan but the moment he will always remember will be that moment on April 8, 2010 standing next to Mike Modano, the all-time goal-scoring and point’s leader amongst American-born players, for the United States of America’s National Anthem. ■


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DALLAS STARS YOUTH HOCKEY LEAGUEThe Dallas Stars Youth Hockey League came to an exciting climax on Sunday April 11th. Champions were crowned in 9 separate divisions in some of the most exciting games of the season. Congratulations to the Champions and a big thank you to all players, parents and fans for another great season!!

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Euless Capitals Mite Black Euless Predators Peewee Black

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The Dallas Ice Jets 18U team went undefeated en route to a USA Hockey Tier II 2A National Championship, capped by a wild, 6-5 nail-biting final against the South Florida Golden Wolves. “They played with the passion and grit it takes to win,” said Jeff Ramsay, Ice Jets 18U head coach. “We got great efforts all the way through our line up. It wasn’t just one or two guys that carried the team. It was a team effort. Once we had some momentum during the week there was no stopping these guys.” In the title game, Matthew Robinson and Alex Rife bookended the Jets’ six goals, the first just 17 seconds in and the last with 32 seconds to go. The Ice Jets built a three-goal lead with tallies from Brandon Harley and Tyler Privette before the Golden Wolves scored three unanswered goals in less than one minute, including on two power plays, in the second period. Harley and Robinson would score again only to watch the two-goal lead disappear when the Golden Wolves scored in the middle of the third period and then tied it up with less than a minute to go in the game. Rife’s game-winner came at the 16:28 mark after he followed Robinson down ice on a last-ditch effort to avoid overtime. When Robinson left the puck in the goalie crease, Rife was able to push it home.

“We were coming down, and I got by the first guy,” said Robinson. “I hoped something good would happen. I tried to get it in, but I saw 33 (Rife) coming, so I knew he’d take care of it.” “91 (Robinson) made the play. He had it, and the puck trickled through the goalie,” Rife said. “It was right there in the crease. I just put it in.” Robinson was credited with the assist. Ice Jets goalie Ryan Medellin made a five-hole save with 17.2 seconds remaining, and then deflected another shot high with 7.5 seconds left.

None of the members of the winning team could remember surviving a wilder final minute to win. “Not even c lose,” Robinson said. “Not after getting scored on and then hurrying back to win it like that.” “Never in all my time coaching have I been part of something like that,” Coach Ramsay said. “I am extremely proud of the players. The best part for me was watching the celebration after the final was over,” Ramsay said. “We have phenomenal hockey families on this team and it was great to see everyone celebrate together. For some of our guys it was their last game of youth hockey. A special moment they can take along with them the rest of the way. “ Added Paul Taylor, who serves with Karson

Kaebel as Ice Jets hockey directors, “We are very proud of these players and excited to see that their hard work and effort pay off for them. Our hopes are now for many of these players to continue their success individually and take another step forward in realizing their hockey dreams.” ■

USA Hockey and Red Line Editorial, Inc. contributed to this story.

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Metroplex Hockey Officials Association

Ken ReinhardPresident, MHOA

Local Area Supervisor of Officials, North TexasUSA Hockey

Bravo Southlake Texas Cup

A while back and article appeared in the Toronto Star (www.star.ca)

about the rising incidents of hockey players making inappropriate contact and in some cases assaulting on ice officials. This past week, while traveling on business, USA Today printed a short news brief about a college hockey player who “checked” an official because he was “upset” after a loss during an ACHA tournament game. The TAHA Match Penalty State Committee has heard a number of match penalties where an official assessed match penalties under rules 601g/j1, 601g/j3 alleged physical assault or threats of bodily harm. I am not sure how the thinking has evolved to the point of believing this type of behavior is OK. Let’s understand, in any sport and at any level, it is not acceptable to physically assault or verbally threaten a sports official. Any condoning of such is wrong. In almost every case, sans a few, the player or the coach makes a case for

justifying their behavior. In some of the hearings, the excuses range from “I didn’t mean it,” “I didn’t hit him that hard,” “I didn’t know it was the referee,” to “the official is lying”. In those incidents involving threatening an official, the defenses range from “I didn’t mean that,” “It was in the heat of the moment,” “I didn’t say that,” and “The official is lying.” I can tell you that in every case, the match penalty assessment is fully investigated and documented. Beyond that, in the case of assault of game official, reports are also sent to a District Referee in Chief who conducts his own investigation as to whether or not the penalty assessed was appropriate. A small number have not been upheld, but sadly, the overwhelming majority of these penalty assessments are upheld. Together, we need to rid our sport of this behavior. It starts with coaches and parents instilling a respect for officials and the game of hockey. It continues with coaches controlling their own

behavior and taking firm disciplinary action with players who are assessed penalties for abuse of officials. I can tell you that, through out my entire youth athletic career, which includes baseball and hockey, if I ever was ejected from a baseball game or assessed a penalty for abuse of officials, the ride home in the car was far worse than any penalty that could be assessed. My parents operated on a zero tolerance principle in this regard. I knew such behavior would mean that I was done with my sport for a very long time. So, did I ever feel an umpire unfairly squeezed the strike zone? You bet. Did I ever think that a hockey official made a significant error? Certainly. But I never, ever thought for a moment that it was OK or justifiable to verbally or physically abuse an official. Absolutely not. Not under any circumstance. This lack of tolerance for abuse of officials is an attitude we must universally and successfully implement. It is an action that is 100% under our

control. The behaviors I’ve described here absolutely must be eliminated from our game. The responsibility rests with the players, the coaches, and the parents. ■

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All hockey families are encouraged to visit USA Hockey’s new website

at www.usahockey.com/adm to learn more about the American

Development Model and Long Term Athlete Development.

Players started registering for the 2010-11 season on April 1st.

Registration for local associations begins May 1st when USA Hockey

launches CyberSport to association registrars. Any players who are

registered for the 2009-10 season may continue to play in spring/

summer leagues or tournaments until 8/31/10, when they will need to

register for the new 2010-11

2010 Planned EventsMay 6-9 RMD Player Dev. Camp (SLC)June 19 2010 Annual Meeting (Dallas)

Congratulations to the teams below for awesome

showings at 2010 “National Tournament”. Results can be viewed at

www.usahockey.com.1st- OKC 18U (1A)

1st- Ice Jets 18U (2A)2nd- Alliance Girls 19UExcellent showings for:

12U OKC (1A)14U DJHA (3A)

16U Houston Wild (3A)16U Texas Aces (1A)18U Texas Aces (3A)

18U Ice Jets (3A)14U Alliance Girls (Tier II)19U Alliance Girls (Tier II)

Womens B Lady StarsAllen Eagles (HS)

Southlake Carroll (HS)

Farmers Branch Lightning-Peewee) winning the championship for the Fall/Winter 2009/2010 season

Johnathan Appell blocks a shot during the Texas Cup High School Championships Plano East vs Woodlands

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Mike Schwarz, Team Manager, is a firm believer

that Summer time should be hockey

hibernation season.

The Messenger: Tales of a Team ManagerBy Mike Schwarz

Texas Aces Midget Major AA Nadolny team captured the 2010 U18 Tier II championship.

It’s time for the final flourish of youth hockey for the year: Next month there

are tryouts. This is where parents new to the “higher levels” of the sport actually think their kid’s showing during a handful of weekend hours on a very crowded ice rink will be evaluated in determining whether or not they are selected for a team. Maybe I’m exaggerating a bit, but there are likely one or two kids per team who have never been in the local travel hockey environment, at least in the Bantam and up ranks. These kids either recently moved here from the great white north, or…well I can’t think of any other reason these kids at that age would be new to the travel hockey scene in DFW? It’s these few newbies that may actually get a brand new look-see in these tryout rituals. Regardless, there are only a few more weeks until everyone can officially sign the contracts they’ve already been promised, and then everyone can start working towards next season. Of course, as most folks up North will tell you, the summer is when kids should hang up their skates and find out what exercise in non-refrigerated air feels like. Our kids should at least pretend there’s an advantage to living in the South where the summer season is longer than a weekend in August. It’s time for the complexions fostered by ice rink lights to give way to a shot of Vitamin D. Of course this being Texas, that won’t happen. Kids will stay at the rinks because they don’t want to lose those developmental steps that are keeping them even with their local peers and still in sight of their Northern brethren. Surely, though, it ’s a great time for parents to forget about hockey, and for yours truly to clear his calendar and do his level best to soak in the aforementioned

Vitamin D. In fact, parents won’t give up the rinks either, but be sure that I will enjoy a hockey vacation. But, before I do I think I should finally include in this column, at least some words that earned this monthly missive its title. I should share some thoughts about being a Team Manager. In fact, Kim, our editor, suggested that I pen the beginning of a book called, “Team Managing for Dummies.” And, that, of course, is the crux of the situation. Those at the head of the class don’t take one step forward when Team Manager volunteers are being sought. But assuming that all the other parents took a step backwards and you were left hanging out there smiling, there are some pointers you should be aware of to survive your tenure as a Team Manager. First off, get help. Ask for volunteers to do the other important, single-task jobs including web site support, travel planning, or equipment management. The most important person you can ever recruit: a team treasurer. You do not want to do all that by yourself. Your Team Manager job is to be orchestra leader, not soloist. If you try to be super-human you will fail and likely need other “professional” help! You should also develop a knack for emailing. It’s best to have a routine and establish a twice a week routine, preferably on the same days of the week. You have to train your parents to expect things a certain way, on certain days. Hockey parents are a trainable bunch, but as Team Manager you have to be reliable, dependable and not mess up the schedule. It’s ok to email game times, even if it’s on the website. Trust me, repetition is a good thing. Let me say that again, repetition is a good thing. And

even so, parents will email you asking for a game time or some such. Remember, if you just presume the mantra that no one reads emails, you will do just fine, twice a week! And that ’s leads to another key principle, don’t over email. Some Associations will email a nit every day asking that it be shared with parents. Don’t do it! Aggregate your messages and keep to YOUR schedule. The only time the routine can be altered is prior to trips or a tournament when changes and details just can’t wait. Parents will KNOW it’s important if it’s an “off-schedule” email! Know this: if you decide to email once a day, you will lose and be ignored. In terms of communicating directly with your players, the best method is through texting. For a nominal fee, you can purchase a texting service, where you can create a distribution list of phone numbers and text to the group. Hockey players may not read email, but they will ALWAYS have their phones. You can also find a free texting service, but it usually comes along with annoying advertising, and that can be a pain, not to mention sometimes embarrassing. And some final prophetic guidance. Face the fact that you will always be faced with trying to collect money from your parents. You will always find yourself trying to explain to some parents why there is a need to collect extra funds to pay for tournaments or coaches travel or player’s meals. Keep in mind, these are the same parents who made the conscious decision to pay thousands of dollars for their player to enjoy travel hockey. There will be many opportunities during the season where you, as Team Manager, will

find yourself explaining that travel hockey really is more expensive than house hockey. Don’t get frustrated. Think of it as your hockey penance. Bring along a thick skin. Don’t take anything personally. As Team Manager you won’t do anything to earn some of the criticisms you will receive, nor will you deserve the sarcasm and near-venom in some email notes. You are just the convenient target. Let it all slide off, and smile. And keep reminding yourself, we are all doing this for fun! And that really is the bottom line. Sure, there will be bumps throughout the season, but being a Team Manager is a critical role in youth hockey. Get more involved. Think about volunteering. You will most likely enjoy the experience. Besides, what’s the worst thing that could happen? You might have an experience that can be featured in one of these columns next season! To be continued…

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Hockey From the Neck Upby Paul O’Donnell

1 on 1 Defensive Strategies from Blueline to Blueline

Paul O'Donnell currently writes for the Hockey Stop Magazine. He has been coaching in the Chicagoland Area for the past 25 years. Paul grew up in The Greater Boston Area and played college hockey for Salem State College in Massachusetts.

Attaining the physical skills as well as gaining a basic understanding of

the intricacies of playing the 1 on 1 isn’t like learning a stickhandling move or practicing your backhand shooting skills. In addition to the hand-eye coordination and muscle memory required for your average backhander or stickhandling move, understanding the intricacies of playing the 1 on 1 effectively involves developing the experience and intuition that only comes hundreds, if not thousands, of 1 on 1 practice and game situations throughout a player’s career. As players reach certain ages and attain higher skill levels during their hockey development they will become exposed to more complex hockey systems, tactics and concepts which they will need to become familiar with, as time goes on. Any player who chooses to defend the backside will surely be introduced sooner

or later to the full scope of concepts and strategies to contain or defend against a 1 on 1 assault.

Establishing Gap Control Between the two halves of the neutral zone, from blueline to blueline, there are two important points of reference in this area of the ice that every defenseman needs to take note of to successfully defend against a 1 on 1 or an even man offensive assault into your own zone. The first essential part of the ice surface to be aware of, is the area just inside your opponent’s blueline. Before the defenseman even begins to move their feet, they should be anticipating the 1 on 1 situation and formulating a successful exit strategy that will allow for enough time to establish a tight enough gap that can match their hockey abilities. Gap Control or gapping is the distance

between the puck carrier and the closest defender or teammate at any given time during any hockey game or practice situation. If the defenseman exits the offensive zone a tenth of a second too early he runs the risk of beginning the battle with a sloppy preliminary gap that allows the attacker more room to maneuver and a better chance of establishing a presence in his offensive zone. On the other hand, if the defenseman catnaps or misreads the puckcarrier’s speed or ability and incorrectly leaves the zone a fraction of a second too late, the defender may not have the chance to match the stickhandler’s speed or even establish a proper gap before he is overtaken by the opponent or turns the corner and passes him by. To finish reading this article please go to www.neckuphockey.com. ■

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BEHIND THE BENCH By Mark Dyslin

Mark Dyslin has been coaching youth sports for over 15 years and coaching youth hockey since 1999. He is currently one of the coaches for St. Mark’s Junior Varsity Hockey Team.

AU787 WAAHOOO! Hockey is over. I’m WORE out.Explode2 Yeeeahh. 9 months is brutal. There’s gotta be a better way.

GrandPájaro I know right? Parents, players, other coaches. What a beat down. #needrest

AU787 Word @GrandPájaro. My “darlin’s” got on my last good nerve about half way through.

MagnifiqueUne Not good @AU787! You sure you should be coaching?VitisKirsche Need to soul search @AU787.

AU787 Yeah but…September to April-9 months!! I start off every year pumped. #motivatedbeyondbelief

KoachPhalange When does it fall apart?

AU787 Not sure…seems to come earlier every year. Couldn’t find the groove this year.

Chicoutimi Cucumber Can’t find your “groove” why? You coach kids, right?

Fast&FIERY Bed, Bath, & Beyond is just packed tonight. Misery!

AU787 @Chicoutimi Cucumber Midgets… @Fast&FIERY Dude, whatever!

Explode2 Throw in scheduling hassles, fund raising, meetings, discipline, hurt feelings, grande egos, school conflicts #hasslemethis.

AU787 …and practice plans, travel plans, and my two “studs” who think they know all that… redonkulous!

Chicoutimi Cucumber

Sorry to hear it’s so bothersome @AU787 and that there are so many hassles @Explode2 Tell me why you do this again.

AU787 I love coaching. At the beginning of each year I’m pumped…just can’t keep that going for 9 months.

VitisKirsche Again, u need to soul search.AU787 What am I looking for?Fast&Fiery Watching “ghost”… pottery scene: my misty moment.AU787 Seriously?!!MagnifiqueUne @ AU787 It’s simple: Who ru doing this for, you or the kids?

VitisKirsche @AU787 Is this just cuz you like being in charge of something? Like the IDEA of the limelight, but not the junk that comes with it?

AU787 @ Vitis Kirsche I do find there is junk in my trunk at the end of the year….couldn’t resist.

AU787 I just get tired of all the “STUFF”…but recharge during summer.Chicoutimi Cucumber

Summer recharge=good. Balancing the “hassles” all year is what’s really important.

AU787 How so?Chicoutimi Cucumber

There’s a lot of “STUFF” that comes with being a leader. Good ones overcome it and find energy solving problems.

AU787 Easy to say…MagnifiqueUne Yep, it IS easy to say. YOU must discover if it is doable. AU787 Can’t let the junk beat me, right? KoachPhalange If the day ever comes when I can swallow defeat, I’ll quit

Fast&Fiery In the hot tub, got the Whitney Houston fired up! I’m ready for a new season NOW!

AU787 How do I block F&F?

See if you can decipher the handles at the left. Each one of them is a well-known player or coach of years gone by. Answers next month.

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The 2000 AAA Stars Elite flew into the windy city recently and swept the field

to win the Chi-Town Shuffle AAA hockey tournament. The 2K team went undefeated in five games and beat Easton Synergy 8-3 in the championship game. The 2000’s will continue to build on last year’s success and participate in the 2K SuperSeries this upcoming year. The SuperSeries consists of selected AAA teams that have partnered together and established a tournament series that provides an extremely high level of competition, while attempting to minimize costs. Only AAA programs/teams that are ranked in the top 20 in the country are invited to participate in the SuperSeries Congratulations to these kids and coaches for taking Texas hockey to a new level! Coach Lucas Reid challenged the boys before they left Dallas, that if they won the whole tournament, they could shave his head. Things definitely got a little “hairy”! ■

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Michael Moore –DJHA.

Farmers Branch DSYHL Peewee REP team (Team Sweden) went undefeated in league play and won the REP league championship by defeating Team Canada of Frisco. The head coach is

Daniel Hurtubise who was assisted by coaches Bob Jacobs and Dave Megliorino.

SCHOOLis coming back to DFW for the Summer of 2010!

July 26-30 & August 2-6Full day camp for 7- thru 13-year-olds plus

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