12U Bantam Hockey 2013 – 14

Objectives: AJH Mission and Goals Mission: Developing youth into young men and women

with strong character through the sport of hockey.

Goals 1: Players perform at their highest intellectual, physical, and emotional capacity in the rink, and that performance positively impacts their character and life off the ice

Goal 2: Coaches are widely reputed as being dedicated, aligned/consistent, skilled and effective in both technical hockey and youth character development

Goal 3: AJH makes hockey in valley welcoming, pervasive and accessible to all who have an interest in playing

AJH Player DevelopmentInstead of focusing on immediate results, AJH is committed

to a long term approach –

“Long Term Athletic Development”

• LTAD is a process that is firmly focused on the physical and psychological growth of participants.

• LTAD defines different stages of player development throughout childhood and adolescence.

8 STAGES of LTAD (Ice Hockey)

Active Start Stage - FUNdamental movement skills

FUNdamental Stage - Developing ABC’s

Learning to Train - Learning fundamental sports skills

Training to Train - Building the "engine“ & consolidate sports skillsLearn to Compete - Optimizing "engine" and refine

sport skills

Training to Compete - Optimizing "engine" and refine sport skills and performance

Training to Win - Maximizing "engine“, skills and performance

Hockey for LifeHockey for Life

Training to CompeteJunior, NCAA

Learning to Compete18 and Under Midgets

Training to Train16 and Under Midgets14 and Under Bantams

Learning to Train12 and UnderPeewee10 and UnderSquirt

FUNdamentals8 and UnderMites6 and UnderMites

Training to Win19+ Junior, NCAA, NHL

Active Start0-6

Windows of Trainability• Throughout the entire phase, the speed, stamina, and

strength windows of trainability open

• The central nervous system and body are at a crucial point to acquire specific skills.

• By teaching correct training strategies at the appropriate time, player development is maximized.

• This window relates to tracking the physical development of each athlete, which is critical to identify and apply the appropriate training methods.

Biological vs. Chronological age

Peak Height Velocity• PHV refers to the point in which the rate of a player’s

physical growth is the greatest.

• Training both on and off the ice is structured with the concept of PHV as a guide to differentiate and individualize instruction.

• Monitoring growth occurs regularly during this stage to track and determine PHV

• Monitoring PHV is critical because athletes will experience their major growth spurt during this stage

Train to Train• For girls, this stage covers the ages of 11 – 15; for boys,

the age range is 12 – 16.

• Building the “Engine” and consolidating sports skills

• Optimal window for stamina/endurance (12-13 years)– Critical window to aerobic training begins with onset of PHV

• Optimal training window for speed 2 (13-16 years)– Anaerobic lactic power and capacity; linear, lateral, multi-directional,

chaotic speed, 5-20 seconds

• Optimal window for strength– 12-18 months after PHV

Train to Train• Start to specialize in hockey towards end of stage

• Develop strong technical skills

• Consider growth spurt programming: possible decrease in coordination may be expected during growth spurt

• Monitor and train flexibility given rapid growth of bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles

Hockey Specific Development• Four game situational roles– Puck carrier– Offensive support player– Defender at the puck– Defender away from the puck

• Elements of coordinated attacks are taught and practiced throughout this stage, including two-on-one, two-on-two, three-on-two, two-on-three.

• Vocal communication and teamwork is the cornerstone and a fundamental requirement for AJH.

Hockey Specific Development• Critical sports specific skills development

• More realistic game pressures for application for core skills to develop decision making

• Competition used to reinforce learning and refining technique, not performance (process driven, NOT outcome driven)

• Continued assessment for selection– Example: 15U, 16U, 17U Regional and National camps

Body Contact and Checking

• Teach proper technique for receiving and giving checks

• Critical to build confidence

Psychological Objectives

• Motor issues continue to be adopted in cocahing practice

• Players exposed to more complex decision making situations

• Continuing education on mental preparation

• Developing appropriate attitudes for competition– ‘being the best you can be’ but NOT ‘winning at all costs’

Lifestyle Objectives

• Develop understanding of good lifestyle habits, nutrition, hydration and recovery

• Introduction of individual management

• Parental education and involvement in lifestyle management (nutrition etc)

Measuring and Tracking Success

Player Evaluations (files)• Assessment of skill attainment and improvement (pre-mid-end)• Off ice athletic evaluation (pre-mid, end of season)• Skating stride video analysis (pre and post season)

Coaches Evaluations

• Formal (pre, mid, end of season)• Informal • Constant assessment of organization and execution

Coaching education is the key to providing the most for our players.

Aspen Junior Hockey Coaches Corner

Results Before Implementation…

Team Name GP W L T PTS GF GAArapahoe 20 17 1 2 36 102 25Boulder 20 15 3 2 32 83 39DU Gold 20 14 3 3 31 93 30NCYH 20 14 3 3 31 99 50DU Crimson 20 5 8 7 17 43 60Littleton Black 20 6 10 4 16 50 72Foothills 20 6 12 2 14 42 65Hyland Hills 20 6 11 3 15 51 83Littleton Red 20 5 14 1 11 42 90CSAHA 20 3 14 3 9 34 68Arvada 20 3 14 3 9 41 118

2011 – 12 CCYHL Peewee B

Results Before Implementation…

Team Name GP W L T PTS GF GADenver University 20 16 3 1 33 98 23Boulder 20 13 6 1 27 72 45Arapahoe 20 11 4 5 27 63 45Arvada 20 10 7 3 23 62 57CHC 20 9 8 3 21 63 68Foothills 20 7 9 4 18 60 69Littleton Black 20 7 11 2 16 48 70NCYH 20 6 11 3 15 51 83Hyland Hills 20 5 10 5 15 57 65CSAHA 20 5 12 3 13 46 61Littleton Red 20 5 13 2 12 64 98

2011 – 12 CCYHL Bantam B

Results After Implementation

Team Name GP W L T PTS GF GACSAHA 18 16 1 1 33 132 27Boulder White 18 11 3 4 26 92 58Arapahoe 18 10 6 2 22 56 52NCYH 18 10 6 2 22 70 75Boulder Navy 18 9 7 2 20 62 71Littleton 18 7 6 5 19 56 48Hyland Hills 18 7 9 2 16 43 57Arvada 18 3 12 3 9 43 83Foothills 18 2 12 4 8 31 61CHC 18 1 14 3 5 29 82

2012 – 13 CCYHL Bantam B

Results After Implementation