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2010 - 2011 Midget AAA Registration

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Midget Minor AAA



Coaching Bio of Head Coach Todd Collins contact # 480 239 9768



Firebirds AAA program press release "Firebirds proud to announce they will be joining the NJPHL for the 2010 - 2011 season




NATIONAL JUNIOR PROSPECTS HOCKEY LEAGUE


Cleveland, Ohio May 22nd 2010. The National Junior Prospects Hockey League (NJPHL) announces today the start of a new showcase league. The organization will begin its inaugural season in the fall of 2010.


NJPHL will consist of hockey associations from across the nation, initially including: Lake Erie Warriors (OH), Phoenix Firebirds (AZ), West Michigan Hounds Hockey (Michigan), Chadders Hockey (UT), Nashville Southern Flyers (TN), CP Dynamo (NY), Fort Wayne Komets (IN). They will be competing at the Tier 1 AAA level in the following age categories: U14 (Major Bantam), U16, and U18 (Minor & Major Midget).


Team members of the NJPHL will compete in five showcase events during the 2010-11 season. The initial showcase will be held the weekend of September 10th, 2010 in Detroit, MI.


The other sites will be as follows: Chicago, IL October, Buffalo, NY December, and Boston, MA January, 2011. The Championship Showcase will be held in February, location is TBD.


“The NJPHL mission is to provide a league that promotes player development and exposure to junior and college scouts/coaches from across the United States & Canada” said Robert Black, Executive Director


Executive Directors: Paul R. Clifford and Robert F. Black Contact: Michael J. Limina Director, Public Relations (574) 527-7246




Roster


Postion Number Name Height Weight Home Town
Goalie Jaxson Gosnell 5'10' 160lbs
Goalie Troy Anderson 5'9" 155lbs
Defense Brad Dote 6'1" 160lbs
Defense Scott Peterson 5'8" 145lbs
Defense James Moeller 6 165lbs
Defense Dylan Mellar 6'2" 180lbs
Defense Blake Walderson 6' 165lbs
Defense lbs
Forward Ryan Beneduce 6' 165lbs
Forward Aaron Handa 5'7" 155lbs
Forward Tommy kaddatz 5'9" 155lbs
Forward Colin kenyon 5'10" 165lbs
Forward Lucas Lomax 5'9" 150lbs
Forward Zach Bryant 5'9" 145lbs
Forward Hector Majul 5'9" 150lbs
Forward Deigo Romero 5'9" 150lbs
Forward Alec Martin 5'8" 150lbs
Defense Justin Arnitz 5'10" 155lbs
Forward Henry Raffnson 6'1" 170lbs
Forward Colton St John 5'9" 150lbs


Coaches


Name Role Phone # E-Mail
Todd Collins Head Coach 480.239.9768 toddandpamm@aol.com
Rod Browning Asst. Coach 602.390.4751 rbrowning21@cox.net
Wayne McBean Def Skills Coach
John kosobud Def Skills Coach
Mark Ciaccio Skills Coach
Jeff Bloom Strength and conditioning Coach

Midget Minor AAA 2010\2011 Program Information!

The program includes

On Ice Practice & Development 4x per week

2 Full Ice 1 shared Team Practice per week

1 team Power Skating and Skills class per week

Over 80 hours of Practice time

Over 20 hours of Skill Development

50+ Games against Nationally known Elite Competition

Off Ice Development

Regular Team Class Room Sessions

Regular Team Film Sessions

Setting and Review of Individual and Team Goals

We will compete against some the best ’U16 AAA Midget teams in the U.S. & Canada

League Play and Tournaments include

NJPHL League play Detroit

NJPHL League play Chicago

Nike/Bauer Invite - Chicago, IL

NJPHL League play Buffalo, NY

NJPHL League play Boston

NJPHL League play Championship TBD

Estimated Costs

$5,400.00-$5,600.00

Included:

Professional Coaching

80+ Hours of Practice

20+ Hours of Skill Development

Practice Jersey

Practice Sock’s

Regular Off Ice Film and Class Room Sessions

2 off ice training sessions per week


Not included

Two Team Game Jersey’s - not included in budget purchase seperately through Summit Hockey if needed

Two Sets of Team Game Sock’s - not included in budget purchase seperately through Summit Hockey if needed

Team Expectations

Commitment. We are not about individual goals and assists but about making every Player better.

In order to do this, every player must come with a high level of commitment. School, illness and church are the only reasons for missing a team event. If you need to miss events for other reasons, this may not be the team for you. Every team event you attend, whether it be on ice or off, you must come with the commitment of making yourself and your teammates better. This team must come first. If you desire to play another sport during the course of the season, you must let the head coach know in advance of tryouts. If permitted, any agreed-upon limitations that are set for the betterment of the team must be followed.

Playing Time. Playing time is earned. We believe in ‘Fair’, not ‘Equal’ playing time. Each shift you are on the ice it is because the coaches believe you are the best player to be on the ice in that situation. If you feel the lines should be rotated 1, 2, 3, this is not the team for you. All players will practice special teams situations, but some players will play more frequently in those situations.