Hi, my name is Ryan Geary and I am the head coach for the
2024/25 U15 BB hockey team. I would like to welcome everyone to the tryouts and
thank you for taking the time to attend. I wish every player a successful tryout
and the best of luck!
TRYOUT
SCHEDULE:
Tryout #1 = Saturday May 11, 2024
– ACC #1 (Ford) – 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Tryout #2 = Monday May 13, 2024 –
ACC #1 (Ford) – 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Tryout #3 = Thursday May 16, 2024
– ACC #2 (Lincoln) – 7:45pm – Game vs Newmarket Renegades
TRYOUT
PROCESS:
The first two tryouts will consist
of a variety of drills and scrimmage time, the third tryout will be an
exhibition game against Newmarket.
You must pre-register your child online (AMHA Website) for the
upcoming season & purchase a tryout passport. Please email me if you have
any difficulty. ([email protected])
You will see your child’s passport number on the U15 BB – Tryout
Player List page on the website. If the number is not there, please contact the
AMHA.
Please arrive 45 minutes before tryouts begin.
When you arrive at the lobby of the ACC rink #2,
please go to the AMHA table to sign-in and receive your child’s tryout
jersey. THIS JERSEY MUST BE RETURNED AT THE END OF EACH TRYOUT. It does
not go home.
Full protective gear is mandatory, including neck and mouth guards
– players
without, or missing such equipment, will
NOT be allowed on the ice.
You MUST attend
the first tryout in order to be invited back to the second or third tryout. If
for whatever reason you are unable to attend, please email me to discuss. Please note, the AMHA has lifted the
guaranteed 3rd tryout protocol for incumbents.
There will be a team of INDEPENDENT evaluators, with no
association to the U15 age players, who will be assisting me with assessing and
evaluating the players. I will be using the full panel of evaluators to make
decisions about which players will make the team. All of these evaluators have
a vast experience of coaching and playing hockey at a high level. I am also
bringing in goalie experts to conduct evaluations of the goalies.
The AMHA will also assign a team of independent evaluators.
During and after the tryout, please do NOT approach the evaluators, as they have a job to do.
Communication of my decisions after each tryout will occur via the
website and NOT in person.
Your child’s passport submission ID number is the code that identifies them on
the website (look at the U15 BB website for the team and the tryout page).
· After
the 1st tryout, results will be posted after
8pm on May 11nd
· After
the 2nd tryout, results will be posted after
8pm on May 14th
· After
the 3rd tryout, results will be posted after
6pm on May 17th
I am
aware that some players (and/or their parents) may experience anxiety during
this process. PLEASE kindly reinforce with your child that they perform at
their best when feeling relaxed and confident. It is also important for parents
to help manage their child’s expectations during this process. A roster position on this team
should never be assumed. The process is designed to pick the top players
and goalies for team success.
A meeting
for the parents of the children selected to the team will be scheduled shortly
after the tryouts have concluded.
TRYOUT
EXPECTATIONS (Criteria):
The following is a list of what I am looking for during the
tryouts:
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Skating
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Coachability
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Passing
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· Effort
· Positive Attitude
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· Hockey Sense
· Shooting
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Intensity
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Team Mentality
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TEAM
EXPECTATIONS:
· There
will be a financial commitment from each family. The estimated financial
commitment will be approximately $3,000 to 3,500. We will be looking for
sponsorships and fundraising to help reduce the cost per family.
·
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.
·
In past years the Playoffs have
run through March Break. Please plan on the team playing through March Break
and plan your vacations accordingly.
· We
will be attending approx. 3 to 4 tournaments (at least one being an away tourney.
· I
will be looking for the following parent positions:
o
2 additional assistant coaches
o 1
practice coach
o Team Manager
o
Team trainer (A platoon of 2-3
would be ideal)
o
Treasurer
o
Charitable lead
o
Other roles (fundraising, on-ice
helpers during practices, etc.)
· All decisions about player
positions are at the discretion of the coach and will most likely change during
the season based on the needs of the team.
· If
your child is selected for the team, they MUST attend the Tigerware
fitting – Date and Time TBC.
If you have questions, please email me. If you have a concern,
please respect the OMHA protocol of waiting 24 hours to contact the coach.
Please contact me via email after this time. If I receive an email before this
time, I will respond when the 24 hour wait period has expired. THANK YOU and I
look forward to seeing you at the rink.
Ryan Geary
Head Coach – U15 BB
Email: [email protected]