2016 – 2017 Hockey Season
Mini-Mite
Parent Meeting
Kent Baker—Mite Coordinator
Derek Rosso—Mite Coordinator
Yuri Preugschas—BYHA President
Jessie Lenton—Team Manager Coordinator
AGENDA
• Youth Hockey Program
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Overview
Registration Numbers
Coaches
Program Objectives
Program Timeline
Evaluations
Practices
• Games
• Coach / Parent
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Expectations
Safesport / T.E.A.M.
Rink Rats
Wild vs. Blackhawks
Questions
Youth Hockey Program Overview
Mini Mites
Mites
Squirts/10U
Pewees/12U
Bantams/15U
Jr. Gold/High School
Mite / Mini-Mite Program Overview
• 4 groups
– Group 4: Rookies
– Group 1: Last year of mites
• Start by age for consistency
• Designed for 4-years at mite/mini-mite
REGISTRATION NUMBERS
• 153 Total Skaters (Groups 1-4)
– 89 Minis
• 23 girls
– 64 Mites
• 15 Girls
• Number of teams TBD
• Team size TBD
COACHES
• All Volunteers…
• Lead Coaches (for practices)
• Head / Assistant Coaches (for games)
• Objective: 8-10 per practice session
• High ratio of coaches needed for
development / stations
• Need more coaches for younger kids…!!!
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
Fun for the Players
Enjoyable for the Parents
Age-appropriate skill development
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
Player Fun
Parent
Enjoyment
Skill
Development
Deliver a high
number of
players with
appropriate skills
to the Squirt and
10U levels
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
• FUN, FUN, FUN – Develop a love for the game
• Parent Experience – Communication & Information
• Skill Development:
– Skate with players of similar ability
– Established season goals
– Measured improvement (generally 15%+)
TIMELINE – Group 4/3
• November: Evaluations and Practices
• December: Teams, Games, Practices, Pictures
• January - February: Practices and Games
• March: Jamboree and Year-End Party
KEY DATES– Group 4/3
• Evaluations: November 9th and 12th
• Team Assignment: Mid-November
• Pictures: Early December
• Games: Mid-December – Early March
• Jamboree: March 4/5 in Sauk Rapids
Calendar and Schedule
CLINICS / SKILLS ASSESSMENT
November 9th and 12th
REPORT CARDS
PRACTICES
• USA Hockey ADM Model
• 4-6 rotating stations
• Small area games
• Increase puck touches
• Focus on skating skill development
GAMES
• Group 4 / Group 3
– Cross-ice games (in-house)
– No goalie equipment, small nets
– Saturday is game-day
GAMES
Memo To Minnesota Hockey District Directors, Associations and Members
MITE HOCKEY - MH strongly encourages the skill level development of all players. This is particularly critical at the Mite level so that players are provided with
the foundation to enjoy and have success in the game.
1. In an effort to reduce travel expense and promote development rather than competition, Mite teams shall participate within their home association and
district only. On an exception basis, the District Director(s) may, for convenience or to maintain continuity, permit a team to play outside the district. The
District Director's decision is final.
2. Mites are generally organized into levels based on age, skill and the number of Mite players in the association. As a guideline, Mites should
be divided into two levels: Mini-Mites (6 and Under) - the younger, beginner and less skilled players; and Mites (8 & Under) - the older, experienced, more
skilled players.
3. The focus for Mites is to teach and develop the basic skills of skating, puck handling, shooting and passing. Accordingly, cross-ice, ½ ice and small
area games (Red, White and Blue) are recommended to maximize ice utilization, increase puck touches and increase the competition and fun. The American
Development Model (ADM) provides the overall blueprint for player development.
4. At the Mini-Mite (6 and Under) level – all games shall be played cross or half ice.
5. At the Mite (8 and Under) level – games during the first half of the season (before December 31st.) should be played cross or half- ice.
During the second half of the season there shall be no more than 6 full ice games, unless approved by the District Director and the decision
of the District Director is final.
6. Local hockey associations are in the best position to design their programs to provide an experience where players can develop and have fun. This should
be based on the principles of ADM, Red, White and Blue, the number of players in their program, the skill of their players, the availability of ice and their
coaching staff.
7. In recognition of a need for flexibility and differences between associations, the guidelines outlined in #4 and #5 above will be monitored by the District
Director. Abuses will result in sanctions against the respective association(s) at the sole discretion of the Director.
8. MH does not permit Mite Tournaments. MH Mite teams cannot participate in out-of-state tournaments.
9. Jamborees may be conducted at the Mite level. A jamboree is defined as a low-key full participation event where players have an enjoyable learning
experience in a non-competitive environment.
American Development Model
http://www.usahockey.com/page/show/1592529american-development-model
BYHA U8 Follows ADM principles…
COACHES’ EXPECTATIONS of
Skaters/Parents
• What coaches expect?
– Be Ready and On Time (Helmet & mouthguard)
– Player attention & effort
– Parental support (positive about program, skill
development, coaching)
– Let coaches know if not going to attend
– PARENTS: BE A CHEERLEADER, NOT A COACH
(UNLESS YOU’RE COACHING!)
PARENTS’ EXPECTATIONS of
Mite/Mini Mite Program
• What should parents expect?
– Consistent schedule
• Wed & Sat, some Sun for Groups 4 and 3
• Knowledgeable and well-prepared coaches
– A focus on development and progress as the
year evolves
– Communication from coaches and managers
– Fun!!!
SafeSport
• SafeSport
– Create Safest Environment for players,
coaches, and parents on/off ice
– Locker Room Policy
• Parents/Coaches/Team Managers
• No Cell Phones Allowed
T.E.A.M
• T.E.A.M. =
Together Everyone Achieves More
– Build Unity/Team Player, Respecting Others,
Following Rules
– Team activities, recognition throughout the
season
– Parent Contract
RINK RAT PROGRAM
• Groups 4 and 3: 10 hours outside ice
• Rewarded with Rink Rat T-shirt or Hat
• Parents to sign off on their rink rat hours
sheet – honor system
• Forms online or from team manager
MINNESOTA WILD vs.
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS GAME
• Wednesday, February 8, 2017, 7:00 P.M.
• Last year Mites/U8s only
• 16 Skaters on ice between periods (lottery)
• All Last Year Mites can attend
• Tickets to Sell
Questions?
Thank you for your support in
making this a FUN season for the
Kids, Coaches, and Parents!!
CONTACT INFORMATION
• Kent Baker:
– [email protected] - (612) 366-6191 (c)
• Derek Rosso:
– [email protected] - (763) 250-0545 (c)
• Jessie Lenton:
– [email protected] – (612) 670-6870 (c)