Schedule Tier III Tryouts

August 27

12U 5:3 0pm

14U 6:45pm

August 29

12U 5:30pm

14U 6:45pm

All ice is at the Big Dipper

Skill Assessments for

10U, 12U & 14U Tier IV

at the Big Dipper

Saturday September 8

10U  12pm - 1pm

12U 1:15pm - 2:15pm

14U 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Sunday September 9

10U 12pm - 1pm

12U 1:15pm - 2:15pm

14U 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Are you looking to get back on those skates.  Maybe you would like a to get back on your skates before skill assessments.  Come on out and and skate with your friends.  HCF/FAHA is offering 2 ice sessions for 10U, 12U and 14U skaters coming up in August. 

You will need to bring proof you have registered with USA Hockey to get on the ice.

Ice is located at the Big Dipper

10U Ice times

 Tuesday August 14th 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Thursday August 23rd 5:30pm - 6:30pm

12U Ice Times

Wednesday August 15th 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Thursday August 23rd 6:45pm - 7:45pm

14U Ice Times

Thursday August 16th 8pm - 9pm

Wednesday August 22nd 8pm - 9pm

HCF-FAHA is extremely excited to announce the following Tier III (A) head coaches for the 2018-2019 season:

12U Kevin Davis
14U Nic Sanford
16U Art Hughes

Coaching Philosophy with Penn State's Guy Gadowsky 

(by Jamie MacDonald)

So, the puck has dropped. Now what?...

Hey coach!
Did you ever stop and think about the qualities of a good coach or an exceptional coach? As we start another hockey season, stop and think about the qualities of those good or great coaches that you had or know. Here are three links to articles about "What makes a good coach?"

http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/sports/good_coach.html

http://flexxcoach.cachefly.net/usah/1001/what_makes_a_coach_successful.pdf

http://www.usahockeymagazine.com/article/2009-10/what-makes-great-coach

- Helping kids through tryouts - For Parents and Coaches
by Hal Tearse, Coach in Chief, Minnesota Hockey

- Cold Dry Hands; How Short is your Bench?
by Hal Tearse, Coach in Chief, Minnesota Hockey

 

The American Development Model (ADM) provides age-appropriate guidelines and curriculum to hockey associations across America to help more kids play, love and excel in hockey. Brought to you by USA Hockey, in partnership with the NHL.

ADM Overview
What’s wrong with where we’re going?

For starters, many athletes spend too much time traveling, competing and recovering from competition and not enough time preparing for it. Second, there is too heavy a focus on the result rather than the performance. This attitude leads to long-term failure, as coaches forgo the development of skills to focus on specific game tactics. And third, too many athletes are specializing too early on. An early focus on just one or two sports often leads to injuries, burnout and capping athletic potential.

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