2015-16 PWB Parent Meeting2015-16 PWB Parent Meeting Your child's success or lack of success in sports does not indicate what kind

of parent you are. But having an athlete that is coachable, respectful, a great teammate,

mentally tough, resilient and tries their best IS a direct reflection of your parenting.

Let us create a good coach/parent relationship for the benefit of the children The root cause of most conflict is different expectations

I’ve tried to communicate my expectations Let me know about yours

My two biggest parental concerns– Your kids (and their friends) hear much of what you say– Please don’t make excuses for the team or your child

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Coaches and ManagerCoaches and Manager

Coaches– Ted Konopelski

• Grew up in Upstate NY• Sstarted coaching hockey in 1980• Moved to STL in 1987 - 5 of 6 kids played hockey - at CHA since

1998 - Director Emeritus• Coached Gateway Locomotives for 10 years

– Jim Carrico, Chris Johnson– Mark Going – help with goalie

Team Manager– Marty Schnaare

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Emergency ProceduresEmergency Procedures You’ll be asked to provide the information necessary to handle an

emergency (parents' names, addresses, telephone numbers, names and telephone numbers of family doctors and the hospital of preference).

The coaching staff will have a first aid kit, cell phone and concussion check list– Has anyone recently taken a First Aid course?– Any doctors, nurses, EMTs?

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The Player's ResponsibilitiesThe Player's Responsibilities Effort, Concentration, Attitude Respect Teammates, Opponents, Officials, Facilities and Parents

– Leave the locker room cleaner than when you arrived– No throwing ice, tape, etc. in the locker room– No bad language or being disrespectful of others or their property

Pack your bag and be ready for your parents – help get to the rink on time Maintain and carry your own gear Take care of their bodies – Nutrition and Sleep Get homework done so you don’t miss practices and games Be dressed and ready to skate 10 minutes before practices (after 5:10 pm) Be at games 45 minutes before game time to warm up as a team Fill the water bottles, carry pucks out, pick up the pucks and bottles

Use a mouth guard every time you’re on the ice Represent CHA with pride in the community, including at school No cell phones in the locker room Be accountable for your actions Player's Code of Conduct

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The Parents' ResponsibilitiesThe Parents' Responsibilities The team needs your assistance over the course of the season

– Time keepers and score keepers, web site, statistics, schedule checking When asked, please confirm you’ve received e-mail Please have players at the rink in time to be dressed and ready to skate

– 10 minutes before practices after 5:10 pm and 45 minutes before games– Call if late and dress elsewhere if not ready 10 min before a game

Give coaches 5 min with the team after games and practices before 8 pm If your player needs to leave immediately after practice or game

– Leave the ice 10 min early - be out of the room before the team enters Parents Code of Conduct – 24 Hour Rule

Lead by example, on and off the ice– Responsible use of alcohol when players may be present– No Alcohol inside the rink doors– Be accountable for your actions

Players fear the ride home

Relax, Its Just a Game 5

Coaching Philosophy and GoalsCoaching Philosophy and Goals Have Fun and Work Hard Develop self-esteem and gain confidence

– >85% positive feedback– Equal ice time over the season – I usually just roll the lines– Its natural to make mistakes and learn from them – What options did

you have? What were you thinking at the time? Learn the value of preparation Respect the dignity of individuals (teammates - opponents - referees) Value teamwork Improve fundamental skills Use their brains, be creative All players will practice as Forwards and Defense

– I may move some F to D and vice versa Player Feedback - brief evaluations Emphasize school work – I’d like to see Report Cards, Tests, Projects, etc.

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Roster/GamesRoster/Games Pee Wee B has 12 outskaters and 1 Goalie - commitment Games

– 7 F and 5 D, or 8 F and 4 D – rotate F 3 shifts out of every 8 (or 3 very 7), and D 2 out of 5– Often pair strong defensive players with those who are learning– Centers must backcheck and play excellent D zone position– Players will miss shifts for discipline issues or lack of effort– I usually do not start my strongest offensive or defensive players

because I may put them on the ice for the last minute of a close game– I will penalize players additionally to stop retaliation or dangerous play

Power Play - Everybody plays Penalty Kill - All who learn the 1-1-2, box, and plays short shifts, will kill

penalties. I’ll often pair a strong penalty killer with a player who is learning. Captains - I look for those who lead by example – sometimes there aren’t

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The Season ScheduleThe Season Schedule 13 Teams in the Pee Wee B division (~4 to 6 declaration and 18 league games)

– Affton, CHA, Lady Cyclones, Kirkwood, Meramec, Mid-MO, NW Arkansas, Rockets, Southern IL, Springfield MO, St. Peters, Twin Bridges

– Declaration 10/1-10/25, Reg Season 11/9-2/14, SCT 2/16-2/28 Declaration Weekend at Rec Plex 10/1-3 Tournaments

– Rolling Thunder (OCT 9-10)? - Firebird (NOV 6=8)?– Thanksgiving in Chicago or STL?– MLK and/or Presidents Weekend– March Meltdown (MAR – CHA mandatory)– XMAS, New Years?

~ 108 Hours of ice– 74 Hours total ice time at Hardees, MILLs and Lindenwood

• ~ 9 league and ~ 4 practice/declaration home games, ~ 61 Practices– ~ 9 league and ~ 4 practice/declaration away games– ~ 18 Tournament games (~4 tournaments plus SCT)– ~ 44 games and ~ 61 practices 8

Buy a wood stick and spend the $ on

a tournament