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GYHA Board Meeting 2/28/19 Notes GYHA Board Meeting 2/28/19 Notes Location – Pomfret School –) Pomfret School Headmaster's Conference Room Start Time – 7:08pm Finish Time – 9:24pm *Note that “Notes” during 10 Coaching voting & presentations were completed by Molly. Attendees – George Dodds Chris OKorn Bruce Wolanin Todd Rich- Left @ 859pm Molly Marshall Dara Griswold Mike Shepherd Jessica Rich – Left @ 859pm Andre Bessette (Non Board Member) Ted Sullivan (Non Board Member) Bruce – Travel Team Head Coach Presentations and Voting 8U: Kim Shepherd 10U: Chris O'Korn and Mike Shepherd 12U: George Dodds and Todd RIch 14U: Bruce Wolanin Discussion of Voting Procedure – Competing Coaches will not be the room Chris Next step in coaching evolution One and done opportunity as he only had one child Love the opportunity to work with the individuals Ideal ratio 3-1 ratio. Dryland and atoms counted both ADM based and follow USA hockey Plan for behavior challenges. Addressed with other coaches other parents. Same model as 10U this year. Coaching philosophy – most important that the kids have fun second develop their individual skills. Individual development – working with Bruce in atoms. Summer Coaches expected to lead by example Kids developed to be leader 10U team participating in a CHC tournament – evaluate how we “stack up”. Important to have a fair mix of team level games Reworded by Bruce….specific number of games to compete….no, because we will never be able to meet the game to practice ratio. Address distance issue- 90 minute radius. Mike Why – passion for the sport of hockey that he would like to pass on to the next generation. Loves to see the progression and development over the years. Give them the tools to succeed at the next level. # Learned so much in being an assistant coach under Bruce. 10 years with griffin Level 4 cert this summer Positive coaching alliance double gold coaching certification Firm believer in ADM. Schedule appropriate # of games and practices. 16-20 games adequate. 2:1 ratio ideal but with limited ice availability. Not included house. #1 priority =- kids are in a safe environment. Having fun, engaging = growth for the program Show parents at the beginning of season = schedule games, practices etc. Locker room monitor = head coaches responsibility Proactive coach – long term plan in place….in order to achieve, must have short term goals in place. Chc tournament – timing issues = conflicts with house program championship weekend Difficult to qualify – rinks distance is an issue. 1 hour travel time ideal don’t like to spend more time in the car than the kids spend on the ice. Discipline challenges / conflicts with kids on ice. Come together and establish that we are on one team and we are there to make each other better. Separate kids if issues persist. Personal conflicts / own child = child is a skater just like everyone else is. Attendance issues – not penalize skaters – encourage only. Explain at the beginning of the year more ice time the better. Roger Grillos = 30 game – assumed he is speaking of teams who’s season started prior to ours. Learned better in practice. RG – individuals get drafted not teams: kids scoring is a natural instincts. Good hockey habits need to be instilled at a young age. If defenders score, other players on the team can get frustrated. Telling kids to hold back and not score can be good sportsmanship if the score is getting run up. Todd – Coaching for (2) years. Continuing w/ Level 3 this summer. Pre-Season Goals of Summer Activities, both on ice and off ice, September street hockey for refresher Season Goals – Off Ice Practice, 25-35 Games during the season, 1-2 Tournaments, Games Starting in Late October, At least (1) larger venue game Individual Games – Kids set goals in a journal, not required but encouraged, goals can be technique, performance or attitude Goals will be for each game, ½ way through the season and at the conclusion of the season Why – Love of the game, Development of Andy Thoughts on Body Checking – Agree with Body Checking, Drills should reflect body contact. Philosophy – Team Play, Individual Skill Development, Practice to Game Ratio – 2.5 / 3 - 1 Ration Active or Proactive – Proactive, Always prepping. React as needed Biggest Difference in coaching 10u – 12u – Kids are bigger, more mature, more of a cognitive development, better attention levels, more of a challenge. CHC Tournaments – Up front with family, needs to be an “all in” commitment Would you be an assistant - Yes What have you done to improve yourself as a coach – USA Hockey Curriculum, Reading Hockey Books, Watching Hockey Videos, and Research ahead of practices George – As a coach, nothing makes be happier then stepping on the ice and seeing these kids get better. Games don’t matter, practices make kids better. Practices are more fun. 16-20 Games Locally, not necessary to travel distances Made great friends though Griffin, It’s all about making kids better at hockey Use the USA Hockey Resources, Helped make me the coach I am today. CHC Tournaments – Not a priority, Ok with MA & RI, Stay Locally Would you be an assistant – Yes Other tournaments – Yes, Lakers Deal with Non Responsive Players – Talk to them one on one, talk to a parent Do you consider travel and house practices the same? - Yes, Practice is Practice Thought into conflicts with not having own kids in Griffin – Yes, Allison will take over the responsibility Will you partake in off ice practices – Yes Voting Results - 10U – Chris OKorn (6-1), 12U – Todd Rich (5-2) – Votes were counted and verified. 2019-2020 Head Coaches Will Be : 8U: Kim Shepherd 10U: Chris O'Korn 12U: Todd Rich 14U: Bruce Wolanin Todd R – -5 year plan committee approval - Tabled -Discussion of 5 year plan rules – Per Bi Laws – To be completed by June -Elections in June Molly – -Banquet update – Messages went out, Tickets are available, Gluten Free, Contract all set, program done, roster done, baskets underway, -Celebrity bartender update - $707.50 Raised. -Nathan Green Mom Passed Away on 2/25 – Molly to send email to Green Family to offer support. Jessica - Ice bill for this season - $53,280.60, Riddled with Mistakes. $739.00 in error between November & December. Motion to pay Pomfret $45K, Vote – In Favor Of, Dara to make payment. Jess & Dara to review inconsistences in billing from Pomfret Mike – 1. Atoms Awards - 2. Spring try out details – questions from parents over the weekend: a) Mandatory? Do they have to attend both weekend? If not, is it still the same cost? Is there an opportunity to try out in the fall? - Suggested / Strongly Recommended, Cost $50, Registration To be opened 3/1, Opportunity in the fall. b) Schedule Proposal: 8U/10U – 1:45-2:45 12U/14U – 2:45-3:45 Chris – 2019-2020 – Equipment Requests - Tabled to Next meeting 2019-2020 – Recruiting Plan / Events / Marketing / Fundraising - Tabled to Next meeting 2019 – 2020 – Early Start, Make Preseason 4 Weeks, Start regular Season 4 Weeks Early @ UCONN, Atoms Draft / Jamboree – Opening Weekend. – Requires Further Discussion Dara- Balance $83,414.80, Taxes – File form 1023 @ $600.00, File form 990 for missing tax years, 2012 Penalty $3,222.84, Can file for abatement of penalty, 30 Days for Process. Rich Steel will handle all IRS filings. Member Account Balance - $8,150.00, Laura Tryba Returned Goalie Equipment. Frank Santos @ Old Sturbridge Village - Tabled George – Fred – .
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