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2013/14 BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPLICATION
If you are interested in applying for a position on the KOHA Board of Directors, please fill out the Application here and return as indicated.
Deadline to apply: July 26, 2013
KOHA COMMITS TO HELP FORGE NEW GROUND FOR YOUTH HOCKEY IN THE U.S.
We are pleased to announce some exciting program changes as a result of a great opportunity encouraged by USA Hockey for KOHA to apply for the "Elite" ADM Model Association designation. Our core mission is to deliver the best programs for skill development possible, in the best interest of the youth in our association, and the changes we are implementing now will move the entire association closer to that goal.The ADM (American Development Model) programs are designed by USA Hockey in conjunction with the NHL to help develop skills at a higher level.
logically with the ways in which children learn and develop physically
and physiologically.
The ADM principles focus on:
- Increased ice touches for every player, at every age
- Increased ice utilization EVERY time they're on the ice
- NO STANDING AROUND
- Smaller roster sizes
- Age appropriate development (no "playing up")
KOHA is the largest youth hockey association in the State of Michigan; thus we have great numbers of talented youth within our program that deserve the absolute best program enhancements we can provide them.
The changes will affect some programs more than others, but the changes are in line with our core mission of Skill Development in the best interest of the youth in our association. We must remember to be patient; that skill development must come before competition, when we put competition before skill development we diminish opportunities for all of the young players.
We are excited about the changes coming - and we encourage you to reach out to our staff if you have ANY questions, and keep an eye on your inboxes and on our website (Facebook and Twitter, too). As we have information on program enhancements and changes, we will make every attempt to communicate it is quickly and effectively as possible.
All too often change is criticized before its benefits are completely understood, and we are here to discuss any/all questions, concerns and excitement!
We look forward to seeing you on the ice for another year of playing our great game!
KOHA Board & Staff
269.349.7825
FALL 2013/14 TRAVEL TRYOUTS
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR TRAVEL TRYOUTS!
Register online (by clicking the red "REGISTER" button on the left menu of this page) to make check-in easy on the first night of your tryout! If you do not pre-register, all walk-ups WILL BE REQUIRED to register online prior to taking the ice.
FALL 2013/14 TRAVEL A/AA TRYOUTS
All tryouts are open to everyone and all are encouraged to come and tryout.
Tryouts held at the Wings West off of 9th Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Cost for Tryouts is $60.00
Squirt (A) K-Wings Squirt (AA) K-Wings
2004 Birth Year 2003 Birth Year
Tuesday April 30th 7:15
PM Monday
April 29th 7:15 PM
Wednesday May 1st 7:15 PM Tuesday April 30th 6:00 PM
Thursday May 2nd 6:00 PM Wednesday May 1st 6:00 PM
PeeWee (A) K-Wings PeeWee (AA) K-Wings
2002 Birth Year 2001 Birth Year
Thursday April 25th 8:15
PM Wednesday
April 24th 7:15 PM
Friday April 26th 7:15
PM Thursday
April 25th 7:15 PM
Monday April 29th 6:00
PM Friday
April 26th 6:00 PM
Bantam (A) Gold K-Wings Bantam (AA) K-Wings
2000 Birth Year 1999 Birth Year
Tuesday April 23rd 6:00
PM Monday
April 22nd 6:00 PM
Wednesday April 24th 8:15
PM Tuesday April
23rd 7:15 PM
Thursday April 25th 6:00
PM Wednesday
April 24th 6:00 PM
Bantam (A) Silver K-Wings (Tryout is $40) Junior Varsity
2000 Birth Year 1997, 1998, & 1999 Birth Years
Monday August 12th 6:15 PM
Thursday May 2nd 7:15
PM Tuesday
August 13th 6:15 PM
Friday May 3rd 6:00
PM Thursday
August 15th 6:15 PM
BRONCO HOCKEY SUMMER CAMPS
2013 Bronco Hockey Complete Camp
Session I: July 29 - Aug. 2
Session II: Aug. 5-9
CAMP DESCRIPTION
The Complete
camp is virtually two camps in one. Each morning session will focus
exclusively on power skating, with each afternoon focusing on individual
skills.
Times:
U8 & Squirts: 8
a.m. to
4 p.m.
Peewees & Bantams: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Venue: Lawson Ice Arena
Camp Cost: $350 + $30 mandatory insurance fee = $380
Lunch is PROVIDED for all Bronco Hockey Camp participants daily.
Space limited to the first 40 registrants.
** USA Hockey 2013-14 age classifications.
*** Features specialized goaltending instruction.
**** A certified athletic trainer is on duty at all times, a doctor is on call.
COMPLETE MORNING
In this
session we focus on skating technique, with the thought that practice
makes permanent, but perfect practice makes perfect. Any technical flaw
in a skater’s stride acts as a limiting factor in how good that skater
can become. Each camper will have his/her forward and backward stride
videotaped, with the tape to be used as a learning tool to both
highlight the positive and determine the underdeveloped parts of the
campers stride.
-- Forward/Backward Strides
-- Explosive Starts
-- Back Power
Starts
-- Power Turns
-- Stopping
-- Forward/Backward
Crossovers
-- Overspeed Training
-- Edge Development
COMPLETE AFTERNOON
In this
session the emphasis is placed on individual puck skills. Along with the
puck skills each day at least one new hockey concept or team skill will
be taught. The afternoon session will also feature a daily scrimmage
that will allow the camper the opportunity to practice his/her newly
acquired skills.
-- Stick handling
-- Shooting (wrist shot, slap shot, backhand)
-- Passing
-- Checking/Angling
-- Cycling/Puck Protection
-- Positioning
-- Attack Zone Triangle
8:30a Check In
9:00-10:30a On Ice/Power skating
10:30-11:00a Analyze Video
11:00-11:30 Lunch
11:30a-12:30p Dryland Skills
1:00p-2:30p On Ice/Skill development
2:30p-4:00p Activity
BIG GAME DAY FRIDAY
Come on
Friday afternoon and watch the players have a great time! "Big Game
Friday" allows the kids to scrimmage during the afternoon and compete
for the Bronco Cup. Guaranteed fun for all.
STAFF
The Bronco Hockey
Camp Program is designed and led by:
Andy Murray -- Second Year, Bronco Head Coach --
Served as
head coach for the Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues of the NHL
before coming to Western Michigan University ... also has coached Team
Canada to three IIHF World Championship gold medals ... in May of 2012,
Coach Murray is being inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame for his
accomplishments.
Pat Ferschweiler -- Third Year, Bronco Assistant Coach --
Built
the
Russell Stover AAA Hockey program and served as coach for the U-18 Boys
... has trained elite, travel and house players for 20 years ... played
in IHL for eight seasons and is a former Bronco player from 1990-1993.
Rob Facca -- Third Year, Bronco Assistant Coach --
Before
arriving at Western Michigan, spent three
seasons as Assistant Coach at Northern Michigan ... was Assistant Coach
for the Lincoln Stars of USHL for two years ... served two seasons as a
Volunteer Assistant Coach at Nebraska-Omaha, where he played forward.
To register by mail (check/money order), please download the brochure attached at the top of the page.
Questions: Please call 269-387-3049
2013/14 TRAVEL & HOUSE B COACHES ANNOUNCED
KOHA TRAVEL A/AA (K-WINGS) HEAD COACHES: Travel Tryout information
SQUIRT A - Dan Mehren:
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269.998.2297 
SQUIRT AA - Matt Bland: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 269.547.9133
PEEWEE A - Jeff Remelius: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 269.254.7366
PEEWEE AA - Dave Agnew: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 269.779.4754
BANTAM A (GOLD) - JD Kalleward: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 269.207.3615
BANTAM A (SILVER) - Drew Moffit: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 269.567.8309
BANTAM AA - Jon Klesko: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 269.998.4948
JV - (Co-Coaches)
Mark Blaesser
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269.599.6435 & Brad Johnson
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269.760.6578
KOHA HOUSE B (BRONCOS) HEAD COACHES: Evaluation Skate Dates & Information
SQUIRT - John Koryto:
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269.501.0586
SQUIRT - Curt Penny: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 269.760.2631
SQUIRT - Don Brown: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 269.207.9546
PEEWEE - Mark Weirick: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 269.501.1860
PEEWEE - Denny Todd: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 269.615.2906
PEEWEE - Mark Rhodes: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
BANTAM -Matt Sohlden: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 269.823.3300
BANTAM - Robert Blaylock: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 269.217.4468
BANTAM - John Beck: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 269.806.8329
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