And So We Begin..., News, Minor Midget Red, 2016-2017, MD (Kitchener Minor Hockey)

This Team is part of the 2016-2017 season, which is not set as the current season.
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Sep 15, 2016 | Brian Burnley | 1046 views
And So We Begin...
Welcome to M/Midget MD for the upcoming season.  Congratulations to those players selected to the team.  This was a very, very difficult process getting narrowed down to the final roster with so much talent available so our expectation is that those selected will not take their spot for granted...ever.

We will have a parent meeting this Saturday night at 7 pm (Donna Weber Room overlooking PJD or else the coaches' dressing room - awaiting confirmation on the Weber Room) prior to our 8 pm practice. We also will be meeting with the boys after practice for 30 minutes to go over some basic expectations and hopes for this year.   

Parents can pick up the boys at 9:35 at Activa.

There are a few pressing needs for our team to get off to a smooth start.  First and foremost we need a manager (or two) to help behind the scenes with things such as finances (possibly separating into a Treasurer position), gamesheet preparation, hotel and other logistical items, travel permits, bookings of ice times and other team-related functions.  Two people can take on this role nicely.

We are also looking to set up a "video coach".  Someone to film games on an iPad or tablet for us to use a team supplied app to provide video feedback to the players (done before practices in the dressing room after games). 

An initial team budget will be provided Saturday night for perusal. A vote will come at a later date (hoping to have a function mid-week). 

Lastly we are in the final stages of confirming our November 25th tournament in Nashville, Tennessee.  Our tryout letter indicated a tournament in either November or "winter" which would be a significant distance away.  It appears we have landed on the Thanksgiving Classic in Nashville but are awaiting final confirmation again. Some more information will come Saturday night.  

Welcome to Jim Hergott and Corey Dunbar to our coaching staff and Tony Giovinazzo as our trainer.  Additional hands on the ice at practice are often needed and always appreciated.  

brian