AtlanticDistrictPlayerDevelopmentProgram-AAHA.ppt

* * Participation… In addition to inviting all USA HOCKEY registered players to tryout for our program, we work closely with the Coaching Education program and strongly encourage you, our youth and High School coaches, to become involved with the Player Development Program. While our primary purpose is to develop players, we have a sincere interest in working with the Coaching Education Program and helping to advance you, our district coaches, which will ultimately afford more player development. If you would like to become part of the coaching staff please feel free to contact Director of Player Development John Riley. Contact Information John Riley –Director of Player Development Email: jdriley@optonline.net Phone: 203-382-4076 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Atlantic District Player Development Program  Atlantic District Player Development Program Mission Statement The Atlantic District Player Development Program will Identify, Select and Develop the MOST QUALIFIED PLAYERS at their respective birth years. Our cadre of professional coaches is dedicated to providing a challenging and competitive environment which will afford short term enrichment and long-term development for each player who earns and maintains the privilege of being be involved with the program. The Player Development Program is an eight year development and advisory process, for players aged 12-19, which includes a variety of training opportunities and competitive events. What We are… While our overall goals are many, our primary responsibility is to identify and develop players for USA HOCKEY National Player Development Camps. What We are… USA HOCKEY National Player Development Camps, for players aged 14-17, afford players the opportunity to train and compete with the best 200 players from across the nation and potentially earn a spot on a USA HOCKEY National Team (at 16/17) and potentially the USNTDP. What We are…Programs