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National Championship Winner Turns Youth Coach
Posted October 27, 2009 by Candice CootsFrom 1999- 2004, Tom Ricketts did what many of his peers thought was impossible. He re-built a university club team and led them to the National Championships.Close
In his final season as General Manager of the Oakland University Grizzles Hockey Club, Tom's team won the Division II title. The Grizzles dominated New York University 5-1 in the final game of the American Collegiate Hockey Association National Tournament. The Grizzles have since won two more national titles in 2006 and 2007. Tom was also inducted into the Oakland University Hockey Hall of Fame in 2006.
After stepping down to be with his family, Tom found himself back on the ice. Two of his three sons, Joey, 8, and Adam, 6, began playing hockey for the Royal Oak Hockey Association. Tom immediately took on the role of head coach and hasn't looked back since. For this reason, Coach Ricketts is our Weplay Coach-of-the-Week.
During his inaugural season coaching, Coach Ricketts and his assistant coach Robb Bolio, lead the "Mini-Mites" to a league playoff title. Last year they faced a much more competitive league at the "Mite" level. Now in their third year as a coaching combo, they are hoping to lead the 9U Royal Oak Rebels to another league championship.
Coach Ricketts and Coach Bolio's Keys to Success:- Make sure the kids have fun
- Build a strong foundation for skills
- Encourage player sportsmanship
Congratulations Coach Ricketts!
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Interested in the idea of a NEW kind of hockey stick?
Posted October 26, 2009 by Ursula BastiaanHi, I am a student from Boston University's School of Management and a huge hockey fan! My team has a new product concept that we are eager to develop with your help!Close
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Visual Performance Training Program
Posted October 06, 2009 by Ryan HarrisonAll-Sports Vision Training ProgramClose
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Learn the tips and tricks to taking your game to the next level.
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Training Session
(4-6 athletes per Session)
Each athlete will learn and train the visual side of their game and
improve their ability to see and process quicker in the game.
Ryan will evaluate each athletes Visual Skills and teach how to
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Bottle Drive & Golf Outing - UPDATE
Posted September 24, 2009 by Heidi HamlinCloseGood Morning To You All,<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
I will need all the bottle drive money, hole sponsorships, and foursome money NO LATER THAN Sunday, September 27th . As I need to headcount and get signs made for the event. I will give you all the details next week if any volunteers are needed and what they will be working.
Thank you for all the support.
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For Parents
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For Coaches
- PositiveCoach.org - Workshops, blogs, advice and other resources for coaches and sports parents.
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Top Hits
- NHL.com - The official Web site of the National Hockey League.
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- National Hockey Rankings - A comprehensive youth ice hockey site that implements a cool formula to rank youth ice hockey teams from all over the United States.
- The Science of Hockey - The first in a series of "Sports Science" resources that take you inside the game: info from NHL players and coaches, as well as leading physicists and chemists.
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