My name is Brian Puskar and I am
excited to be coaching the Aurora Tigers 2024/2025 U12 BB team. Below you will
find information related to the upcoming season including the tryout process,
schedule, and evaluation criteria.
My name is Brian Puskar and I am
excited to be coaching the Aurora Tigers 2024/2025 U12 BB team. Below you will
find information related to the upcoming season including the tryout process,
schedule, and evaluation criteria.
TRYOUT
SCHEDULE
TRYOUT SCHEDULE
• Tryout #1 Saturday May
11th@ 11:45am – 1:15pm ACC2
• Tryout #2 Wednesday
May 15th@ 6:30pm – 8:00pm ACC1
• Tryout #3 Thursday May
16th@ 5:30pm – 7:00pm ACC1 (Exhibition game vs Newmarket)
TRYOUT
PROCESS
1. On
the day of each tryout, AMHA representatives will be present to help with the
tryout registration process. Registration will take place at ACC prior to the
tryout. Every player should have registered for a Tryout Passport prior to the
first tryout.
2.
Please arrive at least 30-45 minutes before the tryout begins
3.
When you arrive, please go to the AMHA sign-in table located in the lobby. You
will be given a tryout jersey for use that day. Please note that THIS JERSEY
MUST BE RETURNED AT THE END OF EACH TRYOUT SESSION. It does not go home.
4. Full
protective gear is mandatory, including neck and mouth guards. Players without
such equipment will not be allowed on the ice.
5. You
must attend the first tryout to be invited back to the second and third
tryouts.
6. To
ensure fairness and impartiality, there will be a team of independent
evaluators who will be assisting me with player assessment, including
representatives from the AMHA
7.
During and after the tryout, please do NOT approach the evaluators, as they are
focused on the task at hand.
8.
After each tryout, decisions will be communicated to parents and players.
I am
aware that some players (and/or Parents) may experience stress and anxiety
during the tryout process. Please kindly reinforce with your player that they
perform at their best when feeling relaxed and confident. It is important
for parents to help manage their child’s expectations during this process. A
rostered position on this team should never be assumed, it has to be earned.
Let’s all try to make this process an enjoyable one!
TRYOUT
EXPECTATIONS
Several
INDEPENDENT and experienced coaches will act as evaluators during the tryout
process, as well as the on-ice instructors. Their opinions together with the
independent AMHA evaluators will select the 2023/2024 U12 BB team. Please do
not approach the evaluators, all questions should be directed to me through the
U12 BB website email link.
Please
know that this feedback gathered will be used to help select the Team. Many
factors will be considered in this decision-making process including the
following:
•
Skating
•
Coachability
•
Hockey IQ
• Puck
Handling
•
Shooting
•
Attentiveness
•
Attitude
•
Battling
• Team
Play
TEAM
EXPECTATIONS
Before
committing, please take the following into consideration:
The
financial commitment for each player is estimated to be $2,500, although we
will be looking for sponsorships/fundraisers to help offset these costs.
There
will also be a time commitment required of each family. We will be on the ice 3
to 4 times per week with practices and games. It is expected that all
players attend all practices and games.
We
will be looking to enter 3 or 4 tournaments, of which 2 may be an away
tournament that would involve an additional cost per family.
Once
the team is selected, we will be looking for volunteers to fill the following
roles:
- 2-3 Assistant
Coaches
- Goalie
Coach,
- Team
Trainer,
- Team Manager
- Treasurer
- On-Ice
Helpers
- Team
Photo/Videographer.
All
decisions about player positions are at the discretion of the Coaches, and
player positions can change throughout the season.
Our
season extends all the way to April 14, 2025.
If you
have any questions for me, please feel free to email. If you have a concern,
please respect the OMHA protocol of waiting 24-hours before emailing me. Please
know that if I receive a concern prior to this 24-hr period that I will not
respond until the protocol period has expired.
Thank
you, and good luck to everyone!
Sincerely,
Brian Puskar