MBA hockey parent meeting minutes

Introductions and welcome to MBA hockey!

Coaches:

David Deutsch (Director of hockey operations, Coach)

Mike Knapp (Varsity coach)

Alex Mazzoni (’06) (Varsity coach)

Dr. Rob Piana (JV coach)

John Vernachio (Summer strength and conditioning coach)

Review “Path to MBA Hockey.”

Review players who have “signed up” for hockey.

50 players: 40 in HS and 10 in JS who have interested in hockey for next season! Does not include incoming 7th graders.

Parent support organization:

GNASH Reps:

Hugh McSharry (primary)

TBD (alternate)

JV League Rep - TBD

(represent MBA at league meetings, and coordinate player registration:

Game Day Operations Director:

Varsity - TBD

JV - TBD

(schedule coverage for Score Keeper, Time Clock, and Penalty Box coverage)

Team Doctor/Dentist/Trainers

STAR Therapy’s Certified Athletic Trainers

Brandon Thornsberry (MBA trainer)

Eric Owens (MBA trainer)

Dr. Jason Hubbard

Neurological Surgeons

2011 Murphy Ave Suite 301

Nashville, TN 37203

Team Manager (HS)

Susan Ray

Arrangements of team social events: senior night, post-season banquet, photography/film, fan monitoring / control, Liaison to arenas and to local police.

Team Manager (JV)

TBD

Arrangements of team social events: photography/film, fan monitoring / control, Liaison to arenas and to local police.

Team Manager (JS)

Allison Cutler

Liaison to JS and parents for communication of MBA hockey.

Student Managers:

Varsity - tbd

JV - tbd

GNASH player registration

Player registration – Hugh McSharry

Complete the following forms by August 1, 2013:

MBA’s 2013-2014 Sports Medical Form:

http://www.montgomerybell.edu/podium/default.aspx?t=126715

GNASH league player registration (HS players only):

http://gnashockey.com/page.php?page_id=6486&league_id=3510

Parent Clearance-Code of Conduct form.
GNASH Medical Clearance form. Note: Form must be signed by a physician clearing the player to play ice hockey.
Player's Code of Conduct form.
Consent to Treat form.
USA Hockey Registration confirmation page. Ensure it is for 2013-2014. https://www.usahockeyregistration.com/login_input.action
Copy of birth certificate.
Concussion baseline online test or retest (if required). Link will be provided by MBA Trainer, Brandon Thornsberry.

Forms should be mailed or delivered to the main MBA office, Attn: David Deutsch, or can be scanned and emailed to Mr. Hugh McSharry at hub@themcsharrys.com.

Mr. McSharry is MBA’s GNASH Rep coordinating our team GNASH league registration. Please don’t delay these important steps required for your eligibility to play MBA hockey. No forms, no skate!

Equipment:

Players supply their own equipment. MBA supplies game jerseys, game socks, team jacket/warm-up, equipment bag, practice jersey, helmet stickers, and summer workout shorts and t-shirts. Players keep their jacket, 3rd jersey, socks, and equipment bag. 

Equipment provided by player: white helmet with face shield, mouth guard, neck guard, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, under armour top and bottom, black breeziers (pants), and suspenders, cup and supporter, guarder belt, shin pads, practice socks, skates, stick, tape.

MBA hockey budget:

GNASH League fees $14,500, JV league fees: $6,500, and pre-season Tune-up tourney: $1000 (Sept. 27-29, 2013 at A-Game).

Currently forecasting $400-500 per player in fees: $250 in September, 2013. Balance due in January, 2014.

Additional Pre-season skating opportunities:

1. 2nd Annual GNASH High School Pre-Season Skill Development Series

The Nashville Predators have partnered with GNASH to offer high school aged hockey players and goaltenders an opportunity to participate in an eight (8) session skill development series at Bridgestone Arena. Qualified instructors will include GNASH coaches and special guests.  Registration is $125/player or goaltender and includes 90-minutes of instruction for 8 sessions, Preds ticket voucher, and free parking. All skill levels welcome; open to GNASH players and goalies. Space will be limited to 60 players and 8 goaltenders. Advance registration required.

High School Pre-season Skill Development Schedule

Thursday, August 8 from 7-8:30pm
Sunday, August 11 from 6-7:30pm
Tuesday, August 13 from 7-8:30pm
Sunday, August 18 from 12-1:30pm
Tuesday, August 20 from 7-8:30pm
Thursday, August 29 from 7-8:30pm
Tuesday, September 11 from 7-8:30pm (optional, this is theme night!)
Thursday, September 12 from 7-8:30pm.

For more info, and to register, please contact:
Andee Boiman
ABoiman@nashvillepredators.com
Director of Youth Hockey and Fan Development
Office:615-770-2372, Fax:615-770-2309, Mobile:954-647-1689
501 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203

2. A-Game Summer HS League

HS Summer mini-league at A-Game – 10 ice times for $150

The AG HS Summer League (July 16 - Aug 15) will feature 3 practice sessions and 7 total games for High School players to get ice time and competitive experience in preparation for upcoming High School team tryouts and 2013-14 season training camps. Coaching: Teams (practice sessions and games) will be coached by Derek Kimbro (NJP 12U), Tim McAllister (AG Admirals U10), Scotty Phillips (NJP 16U-AA, AG Admirals 14U) and Al Rooney (NJP 16U-AAA, Ravenwood HS). GNASH coaches are welcome to participate in coaching teams; Teams are created to make even teams, not by school. Games will feature a 5 minute warm-up followed by 14 minute stop clock periods (3); Games tied at end of regulation will go to a 3 player or sudden death shootout to determine outcome.

Registration

Player registration fee is $150 for summer league. All players must be currently registered with USA Hockey (www.usahockeyregistration.com) Player Registration Link

Program Content

10 Total Ice Sessions (3 Practices & 7 Games) Team Jersey Team Coaches: Kimbro, McAllister, Phillips, Rooney

Scheduling

Tue & Thu Nights in July / Aug @ A-Game 5:30 pm & 7:00 pm Start Times League Link

1. Tue 7/16 Practice / Eval

2. Thu 7/18 Practice

3. Tue 7/23 Game #1

4. Thu 7/25 Game #2

5. Tue 7/30 Game #3

6. Thu 8/1 Practice

7. Tue 8/6 Game #4

8. Thu 8/8 Game #5

9. Tue 8/13 Game #6

10. Thu 8/15 Game #7 (Finals)

League Notes:

Games will feature a 5 minute warm-up followed by 14 minute stop clock periods (3); Games tied at end of regulation will go to a 3 player or sudden death shootout to determine outcome. All players must be currently registered with USA Hockey. All games will be officiated by certified USA Hockey officials

Please reply with any questions:

Scotty Phillips

A-Game Hockey

(615) 771-2444 x 234

(615) 390-4969

Angela Walchuk offers Summer skating programs. For more information: www.angelawalchuk.com

Bert Cording offers individual and group skating instruction programs. For more information: (615) 924-3395, or dogman0076@gmail.com.

Note: Hockey is a fall and winter sport at MBA.  As soon as school starts, we will augment weekly skating with off-ice conditioning (lifting, running in Warner Park, etc.) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 3:15-4:30pm. 

Beginning mid-October, 2013 through February, 2014 we will generally practice on Mondays and Thursdays after school at Centennial SportsPlex. But, we will have some late practices at A-Game, and late games on school nights, so plan accordingly.  I expect we will play regular season games on Wednesday and Friday evenings again this season.

We expect to play our last varsity game before Winter Break on 12/6/2013. Mid-term exams are 12/9/2013 – 12/17/2013. Winter Break is 12/18/2013 – 1/6/2014. The Alumni game is 12/20/2013 (tentative date).  The regular season ends mid February, 2014. Play-off games are played in February, and we anticipate the State Championship Tournament to conclude by mid March, 2014.  

After summer events, transition to a Pre-Season Focus:

Complete player, coach and team registration by September 1, 2013.

Commitment to team rules referenced in Player Handbook.

Concussion base line testing.

Build endurance, stay healthy, no injuries.

Develop skills, learn “systems” for pressure, trap, power play and short handed.

Scrimmages, and Pre-season, Tune-up Tourney at A-Game: Sept. 27-29.

Establish team identity, positions, lines, varsity roster

Select Captains

Remain academically eligible (1MQ – September 13, 2013)

In-Season Focus:

Remain healthy, and eligible. (No issues with academic probations, behavior, disciplinary committee, no drugs/alcohol, or honor council.

Balance obligations of family, academics, and sports.

Phase in returning players from XC, golf, crew, and football.

Objective is to all players practice, but only activate 15-18 plus 2 goalies for each varsity game.

We will play in the NYHL High School JV league (not associated with GNASH). We expect the JV team will be made up of 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th line players, eligible 8th graders, plus others who need more playing time, and if their academic demands can handle it.

I encourage 7th and 8th graders to play for their house/ travel Peewee/Bantam teams, yet 8th graders are allowed with league and parent approval. Concern is allowing for academic demands given playing for 2 teams.

Any questions?

Thank you for coming, and for your interest in MBA hockey! Always feel free to contact MBA Director of Hockey Operations and Coach - David Deutsch, email: david.deutsch@montgomerybell.edu.