Team Personnel, Roster, Novice BB, Rep Hockey, 2019-2020, Rep (Erin-Hillsburgh Minor Hockey Association)

Your hockey background: My highest level of hockey was AAA in the MTHL (now the GTHL) from Peewee to Midget, and I also played A level Lacrosse, and then played Junior A and Senior Lacrosse.

Your coaching history: I coached in the GTHL at the AA and AAA levels and this past season I was the head coach of the EHMHA Novice Red team.  I am also an on-ice helper with the CHIP program.

What you are looking forward to accomplishing with your team this coming season: The most important thing is that I want the kids to come to the rink excited to play hockey.  I want the kids to develop as individuals and I hope this will lead to a fun learning environment and a team where the kids make new friends and want to play for each other.  The goal for me as a coach is to help each player learn new skills and improve on the skills they already have. 

What you will be looking for at tryouts: I will be looking at fundamental skating and stick handling skills.  Another important thing I will be looking for is willingness to learn.   Focus is a very important quality I will be looking for, are they paying attention to the Coach when drills are being explained?  Drive and effort during tryouts will also be key factors.