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YALE YOUTH HOCKEY

2014-2015 Season Program Orientation March 13, 2014

YALE YOUTH HOCKEY

2014-2015 Season Program Orientation Charles Andriole President March 13, 2014

Organization The Yale Youth Hockey Association, Inc., is a non-profit tax-exempt organization, registered under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Governance The business and affairs of the Yale Youth Hockey Association is managed by or under the direction of the Yale Youth Hockey Association Board of Directors.

 By-Laws (Updating)

History The Yale Youth Hockey Association is among the oldest youth hockey organizations in the United States. The modern Yale Youth Hockey Association was founded in 1982. Mission

 Provide developmental and competitive youth hockey  Emphasizing skating and skill development in a safe and supportive environment  Fostering sportsmanship, respect, teamwork, leadership, friendship, competitiveness and

academic achievement.

Yale Youth Hockey Association

Financials

 501(c)(3) Non Profit Tax Exempt Organization  Financially Healthy  Treasurer and Director – Finance (Oversee YYHA Finances)  YYHA Bank Account Automatically Transfers All Transactions Daily to QuickBooks Online for

Categorization and Reconciliation.

• Treasurer and Director – Finance (Dual Access)
• Treasurer and Director – Finance (Report to the YYHA Board)
• Independent Accounting Firm - Bailey, Murphy + Scarano
• Prepares and Files All Required IRS Reports.
• Annual Financial Reports

Yale Youth Hockey Association

Philosophy Our goal is to develop great skaters who can become great hockey players and/or to develop each player’s skating skills and hockey skills to their maximum potential. Core Belief We concentrate on baseline skating technique, believing, we will develop great skaters who can then become great hockey players due to their superior skating capabilities. We are advocates of and incorporate the USA Hockey ADM "American Development Model" into our youth hockey development model. We stress the importance and value of team play. Sportsmanship We mandate “good sportsmanship” from the players, coaches, and parents as well as others representing Yale Youth Hockey.

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Skills Sessions

 Skills Sessions "Power Skating" for Skaters, under the direction of Shaun Hannah are an

important component of the Yale Youth Hockey culture and program

 Therefore there is no additional coast.  Skills Sessions are held ~1 evening per week, October through February (~18-20 Sessions).  All Yale Youth Hockey Players are eligible and expected to attend.  Skills Sessions "Skills and Drills" for Goalies, under the direction of Jared Waimon - Pro

Crease are an important component of the Yale Youth Hockey culture and program

 Therefore there is no additional coast.  Skills Sessions are held ~1 evening per week, October through February (~18-20 Sessions)  All Yale Youth Hockey Players are eligible and expected to attend.

Yale Youth Hockey Association

Core Belief We recognize children today live very busy lives. We encourage and foster commitment to schoolwork and school activities. Good students become smart hockey players and good citizens. Core Belief We encourage participation in other sports believing this develops important crossover skills, provides our children with intellectual, social and athletic balance, and a sustainable love of hockey for many, many years. Core Belief Yale Youth Hockey allows our children, parents and families to integrate into the Yale community and experience Yale’s history and culture.

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Season Our 2014-2015 Season is expected to begin in very early September and extend to the end of February. In recent years, CHC Tournaments and Outside Tournaments have extended into mid or late March. Ice Slot availability in February becomes more challenging and March is very unpredictable. Our 2014-2015 Season - September through February is ~26 Weeks. Practices (Travel Teams) We anticipate providing 2 Practice Ice Slots per week averaged over the Season. It is not logistically possible to guarantee 2 Practice Ice Slots per week each week, although 2 is our objective. Ice slot availability at every program and every rink is a moving target, unforeseen ice slot cancelations are common and weather related issues are uncontrollable. Games (Travel Teams) We anticipate providing 16 to 18 Home Game Ice Slots primarily at Ingalls Rink - Yale University. Some Home Game Ice Slots will be scheduled at outside rinks. Scheduling Games Away is the responsibility of the Team Manager and/or Head Coach. We expect at least as many Away Games to be scheduled as Home Game Ice Slots allocated. Tournaments (Travel Teams) Yale Youth Hockey Association funds the CHC and CGHL State Championship Tournaments, as well as one other tournament provided a team has not played in a mandated Yale Youth Hockey Association Tournament.

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Practices (House Limited-Travel Teams) We anticipate providing 1-2 Practice Ice Slots per week averaged over the Season. It is not logistically possible to guarantee 1-2 Practice Ice Slots per week each week, although 1-2 is

• ur objective. Ice slot availability at every program and every rink is a moving target,

unforeseen ice slot cancelations are common and weather related issues are uncontrollable. Games (House Limited-Travel Teams) We anticipate providing 3 to 4 Home Game Ice Slots at Ingalls Rink-Yale University. Scheduling Games Away is the responsibility of the Team Manager and/or Head Coach. We expect at least as many Away Games to be scheduled as Home Game Ice Slots allocated. Tournaments (House Limited-Travel Teams) Yale Youth Hockey Association funds 1 Season End Tournament.

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Ice Slot Initiatives Throughout this past season I have developed successful working relationships with various rinks.

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Primary Rinks:

• Ingalls Rink – Yale University (Monday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Blake (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Northford (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
• Hamden
• H3 (Wednesday)

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Secondary Rinks:

• Wesleyan
• Choate

Our objective is to schedule consistent ice times each week for each team.

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5:00PM Ice Slots Eliminated

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6:00AM Ice Slots Eliminated Ice Slots are a moving target and very unpredictable so we have begun to put in place, as many options as possible within prudent financial capabilities.

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YALE YOUTH HOCKEY

2014-2015 Season Program Orientation Ryan Hardy Director – Hockey Operations March 13, 2014

 YYHA Subscribes to USA Hockey’s American Development Model (ADM)  Heavy emphasis on individual skill development (Skating, Passing, Puckhandling, Shooting,

etc.)

 Our goal is to create a community-based organization where all of our member families can

Develop life-long friendships. From a hockey-specific standpoint, our goal is to create a culture where each member of the team is valued, our practices and games are organized, and our players are challenged, physically, socially, and emotionally to reach their potential as hockey players, athletes, and as people.

 YYHA believes in USA Hockey’s focus on Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) – It is a

marathon, not a sprint! “One of the biggest problems in youth hockey is that we (as parents and players) compare ourselves to those around us, our teammates, which fosters selfishness and breeds mediocrity. Instead, let us measure ourselves against an standard of competence / perfection and challenge ourselves to be better today than we were

• yesterday. That is how we will reach our full potential.”

Yale Youth Hockey Philosophy

 In an effort to provide all of our players access to exceptional coaching, all “A” and “A1”

Level Coaches will be Credentialed, Stipend/Paid, Non Parent Coaches (Exception U-12 / U-14 Girls). We have also designated all our “A” coaches at each level (Mite, Squirt, Pee- Wee, Bantam) Level Managers to insure consistent coaching and training methodologies. Many of our B Level Coaches are also Credentialed, Stipend/Paid, Non Parent Coaches.

 In conjunction with our skill-based, program curriculum, which we will describe later in the

presentation, we have decided to make a change to our weekly Skills Sessions with Shaun

• Hannah. In 2014-2015, our Skills Sessions will be exclusively “Powerskating”. These

sessions are included in all YYHA Membership Fees. It is imperative that all YYHA members take part in these sessions.

 At the Pee-Wee A/A1 and Bantam A/A1 levels, we will have an alternating, bi-weekly

practices where forwards and defenseman are split to work on skills specific to their position. More on this in later slides…

Synopsis of 2014-15 Initiatives

In selecting Head Coaches for the 2014- 2015 season, our committee was looking for energetic, passionate, men or women who were willing to work within the framework of the YYHA program-wide curriculum, as well as the ADM. We were looking for individuals who were role models to our players and who had the knowledge, background and acumen to challenge our players to reach their full

• potential. We are excited to introduce the

following Head Coaches for 2014-2015: NOTE: Biographies of all coaches can be found on the Yale Youth Hockey website: www.yaleyouthhockey.com

Mite A: Shaun Hannah Mite B: TBD (October 2014) Squirt A: Phil Wright Squirt A1: Mike Henrici Squirt B: Bill Graves Pee-Wee A: Ryan Doughan Pee-Wee A1: Eric Braumann Pee-Wee B: Mike Andreucci Bantam A: Kyle Miller Bantam A1: Brian Moriarty Bantam B: Chris Teto

Travel Head Coaches for 2014-15

 Our goal at the 2014-2015 Yale Youth Hockey Tryout is to place players on the appropriate team

for them to be successful in 2014-2015 and beyond. We ask you to trust us in this player placement process, as we promise to be transparent about the process and commit to eliminating any perceived “political” issues that often surround youth hockey tryouts

 With the decision to place non-parent Head Coaches on all “A” and “A1” teams, and not select

Assistant Coaches from our parent coaching pool until after tryouts, we believe we have eliminated potential conflicts and insured a fair process.

 Players will be selected by the Head Coach at their specific level, with oversight from YYHA

Hockey Director, Ryan Hardy.

 Players will be selected on merit, after evaluation under the following criteria: Skating, Passing,

Puckhandling, Shooting, Competitiveness, and Hockey IQ.

 Every year we have several “bubble players” competing for the final few spots. This year, instead

• f picking the bubble players on the last day, which becomes a problematic, we have elected to

involve the previous year’s coaches, who can speak to a player’s competitiveness, dedication, coach-ability, and past behavior of the player and/or his or her parents. We feel this will lead us to the best selection of players for each team.

 All Try-Out decisions are FINAL. For more in-depth information, please visit the website, click on

the Try-Out Process link under “Policies and Procedures”.

2014-2015 Tryout Process

 As in recent years, the Mites, under the direction of Shaun Hannah, will operate with USA

Hockey ADM-inspired, station-based practices.

 Our focus at the Mite level is almost entirely on skill development, having fun, and learning

how to be part of a team.

 The Mite Travel/House/Clinic level is the foundation for youth hockey, in addition to being the

foundation for our players to use hockey as a vehicle to develop life skills.

 At the Try-Out, the Mite Travel and Mite House groups will be divided into two. In the Fall,

• ur coaching staff, led by Coach Hannah, will separate the Mite Travel into A and B teams,

based on merit.

 Mite Travel teams will have on average 2 practices per week and have access to YYHA

Skills/Powerskating Sessions and Goalies will have access to Skills Sessions conducted by ProCrease throughout the season.

 Mite Travel will have 16-18 Home Game Ice Slots for Cross-Ice Games and Full-Ice Games

and reciprocal ice for away games. In accordance with USA Hockey’s ADM, Mite Travel teams will play Cross-Ice Games until the designated date, and then will be allowed to play 8 Full-Ice Games, per USA Hockey regulations. YYHA sponsors the CHC tournament, and

• ne other travel tournament

2014-15 Mite Structure/Curriculum

 Squirt Practices will be 80-85% in accordance with USA Hockey recommendations, with a heavy

influence on individual skill development. The remaining 15-20% of practices will be in accordance with the YYHA Curriculum, designed to enrich the ADM.

• Some examples of the YYHA ADM-Enrichment is players learning the basic framework of how to play

without the puck in the offensive and defensive zones.

• In addition, we will work on creating offense using triangulation, and short support, therefore teaching our

players how to support the puck when they don’t have it to create offense, or break out of their zone.

• We will also teach the players how to play 1 v 1, 2 v 2, 3 v 3, 3 v 1, 3 v 2 , 2 v 1, etc., so that they can

develop their Hockey IQ.

• Most of these skills will be taught through small-area games, in accordance with the USA Hockey ADM.

 Squirt will practice on average 2 times per week, in addition to YYHA Skills /Powerskating

Sessions with Shaun Hannah and Goalies will have access to Skills Sessions conducted by ProCrease throughout the season.

 Squirts, will have 16-18 Home Game Ice Slots, and reciprocal ice for away games. YYHA

sponsors the CHC tournament, and one other travel tournament.

 Squirt/Pee House - Limited Travel details can be found in Charlie Andriole’s presentation and at

www.yaleyouthhockey.com

2014-15 Squirt Structure/Curriculum

 Pee-Wee and Bantam team curriculum will be based on the following breakdown: 50% Individual

Skills, 20% Offensive/Defensive Concepts, 20% Small Area Games, 10% Light Systems (including defensive zone coverage, special teams – PP and PK, forechecking, and neutral zone play)

 Pee-Wee (U-12 Girls, A, A1, B) and Bantam (U-14 Girls, A, A1, B) will practice on average 2 times

per week, in addition to YYHA Skills /Powerskating Sessions with Shaun Hannah and Goalies will have access to Skills Sessions conducted by ProCrease throughout the season.

 Pee-Wee and Bantam A and A1 levels will also have bi-weekly position-specific practices in

addition to the regularly scheduled practices. The curriculum for these bi-weekly practices will be available for Pee-Wee B, Bantam B, U-12 Girls and U-14 Girls to incorporate into their regularly scheduled practices.

 Pee-Wee (U-12 Girls, A, A1, B) and Bantam (U-14 Girls, A, A1, B) will have 16-18 Home Game

Ice Slots, and reciprocal ice for away games. YYHA sponsors the CHC / CGHL tournament, and

• ne other travel tournament.

 Pee-Wee, U-12 Girls, Bantam and U-14 Girls players are encouraged to submit school report

cards to their Head Coach. YYHA believes good habits in the classroom translate to good habits

• n the ice! Play Hard – Study Hard!

2014-15 Pee-Wee/Bantam Structure/Curriculum

 We have been able to study different models of player development. From a domestic

standpoint, we have analyzed the Community-Based Model, such as the one used in Minnesota, as well as the Tier 1 Model that is used throughout much of the country. Due to the abundance of programs in the Northeast and specifically Connecticut, the Tier 1 Model in our view, is largely in-effective in the Northeastern United States.

 We have not found any tangible evidence to support this Northeastern Tier 1 Model, below

the Bantam level, but do feel, that with a steady progression, such as the one outlined in the YYHA Curriculum from Clinic-Bantam, that enhanced competition could be beneficial at the Bantam level. In 2015-2016, we plan to offer a 2002 AAA option at the Bantam level, with a 2003 AAA option following in 2016-2017. We will continue to offer our Bantam A, A1 and B travel teams, as well.

Looking Ahead: Phase 2 (2015-2016)

 July 28th-August 1st  Full Day Camp (9:00am-6:00pm) – CO-ED (MITES-BANTAM)  3 On-Ice; 3 Off-Ice Sessions Per Day  $495/YYHA Players; $695/Non-YYHA Players  Hamden, CT – Louis Astorino Memorial Rink

THIS WILL BE A HIGH-TEMPO, CHALLENGING CAMP, THAT WILL PUSH CAMPERS TO THEIR LIMITS! TO REGISTER, VISIT YALEYOUTHHOCKEY.COM UNDER THE SUMMER HOCKEY SCHOOL TAB! GUEST COACHES FROM YALE UNIVERSITY, BOSTON UNIVERSITY, SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT AND WILLIAMS COLLEGE!

Yale Youth Hockey Summer Camp

 A structured, research-based curriculum from Clinic through Bantam in accordance with the

science behind USA Hockey’s American Development Model (ADM) – NO OTHER PROGRAM OFFERS THIS

 More ice time than any other program in Connecticut.  Skill/Powerskating sessions with former Division I Head Coach, Shaun Hannah  Goalie Skill Sessions with Jared Waimon’s ProCrease Staff (Coach Waimon serves on the

staff of the US NTDP, Sacred Heart University, and Trinity College) – NO OTHER PROGRAM OFFERS THIS!

 Limited Travel - Managed Costs  Free Admission to most Yale Men’s Hockey games – NO OTHER PROGRAM OFFERS

THIS!

 Passionate, driven, knowledgeable coaches who will take part in monthly enrichment

sessions in addition to their USA Hockey Coaching Education Program Training and Modules – NO OTHER PROGRAM OFFERS THIS! WHY YALE YOUTH HOCKEY? THE REAL QUESTION, IS WHY WOULD YOU PLAY ANYWHERE ELSE!?

WHY YALE YOUTH HOCKEY?

YALE YOUTH HOCKEY

2014-2015 Season Program Orientation Mike Ursini Director – Public Relations and Development March 13, 2014

 YYHA EQUIPMENT CLOSET

• This program was conceptualized to be a philanthropic program. The idea is that members, who either grow out of or simply

desire new gear/equipment, would donate their used equipment to the “Closet” to be located at Hamden Sport at 2858 Whitney Avenue in Hamden CT.

• Members that donate items will receive discounts on new equipment. Those who cannot afford new equipment for their

player(s) are eligible to swap equipment from the closet at no cost.

• We ask that all members consider donating their used equipment prior to shelving it, trading it in or selling it. Simply donate

and receive a discount on any new gear from Hamden Sport.

 YYHA MEMBERSHIP REWARDS PROGRAM

• YYH is currently developing a smart phone application that will serve as key component in launching our first ever digital

“Membership Rewards Program”.

• This program is being developed as both a member benefit and a revenue source for YYH.
• A member is anyone who is currently registered as a YYH player. The member will be recognized by assigning a

membership number/code which will be synonymous with the player’s USA Hockey number.

• The program benefit to the members is that they will be eligible to receive discounts and coupons for any and all

participating merchants or businesses. (Ex. A member would access the YYH website, click the “membership Rewards” tab and preview all the participating entities in our community). The member may visit one of these businesses and be eligible for coupons, discounts or a value proposition of some sort from the merchant.

• YYH benefits in that it will receive an advertising fee from the merchant(s). These fees will act as a fundraiser for our

association.

Marketing & Development Concepts/Programs

2014-15 YYHA On-Ice Uniform Code

• Custom Bauer

Jerseys, Socks and Pant Shells

• Blue Bauer Helmets

& Gloves

• Yale “Y” decal on

top side of all helmets _____________________ Uniform Package TB $200 (Gloves and Helmets separate)

UNIFORM PACKGE PRICE: $200

2014- 2015 Uniform Suite

2014-15 Branded Merchandise

YALE YOUTH HOCKEY

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