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Apr 18, 2024 | Tanner Turley | 640 views
Tryouts
Good Afternoon,  
Thank you for registering and trying out for the U13 Team.  I'd like to start by introducing myself and current staff, my name is Tanner Turley and I will be the Head Coach this upcoming season. I'd also like to introduce Matt Limbrick as an assistant coach and goaltending coach.
Additional bench/support staff will be considered after the tryout process is complete.  

The initial tryout will be skill based followed by inter-squad games and then exhibition games. Rosters will continually be updated on this site so please check frequently.  



For this upcoming season it is my intention to continue to evolve player development and add more theory based programming (Power-Play, Penalty-Kills, Offensive and Defensive Sets etc.) This will include playbook study sessions, video review and off ice training. It is important to be fully committed to the programming prior to committing to a tryout. 

For this season the team philosophy and expectations will be as follows:  

Philosophy  
Myself and my staff are here to make the kids and their teammates better as hockey players and people.
Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision;
The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives;
And the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.
Time is too valuable to waste on attitude, selfishness will not be tolerated.

Our program and coaches will require you to commit to this philosophy every day on and off the ice.  

Expectations    
Practice Hard, Play Hard  Always carry a Positive Attitude
Always Support Each Other  Play every shift as if it’s your Last - Ice time is earned

Please note during the tryout process I will not be responding to emails, texts or calls regarding player decisions. If after the tryouts you have questions or concerns please reach out for discussion.  

We look forward to a great year and I wish everyone the best of luck at tryouts!  

Coach Tanner