We’re Ready

“Great moments are born from great opportunities”

Herb Brooks

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A Foundation of Leadership

The culture and identity of the Texas Brahmas Youth Hockey Association (TBYHA) has been

built upon the foundation and leadership of a passionate community of coaches, parents and

young athletes. From the early introductory skating programs right up to the Texas Brahmas

Professional Team all participants and staff members have embraced a culture of strong

community and family values, selflessness, a tireless work ethic, respect and responsibility.

TBYHA’s core values have been adopted directly from, and are fully consistent with,

the USA Hockey Guidelines

TBYHA is ready to take their organization to the next level

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USA Hockey Youth Programs : Mission Statement & Core Values

USAH Mission Statement

To provide an innovative grassroots foundation for the growth and development of USA Hockey,

designing programs aimed at increased participation, improved skills and a responsible

environment for the conduct of youth hockey.

USAH Core Values

» Sportsmanship

» Respect for the Individual

» Integrity

» Pursuit of Excellence at the Individual,

Team and Organizational Levels

» Enjoyment

» Loyalty

» Teamwork

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TBYHA Alignment with USAH

USA Hockey

Purpose Statement

Ensuring that every day will be a great day

for hockey.

Mission

Promote a “fun and learning”

environment for the growth of the sport

and all it’s participants.

Texas Brahmas Youth Hockey

Philosphy

+ Kids come first

+ Focus on development, NOT recruitment

Mission

Facilitate the development and growth of youth

hockey in North Texas

Vision

Maintain a culture of fun and learning

centered around hockey

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TBYHA Alignment with USAH

USA Hockey Model Program Guidelines

» A safe and healthy environment for all

» An opportunity for all new players

who wish to play hockey

» Fair and equal opportunity fo all

to participate in our sport

Texas Brahmas Program

» A safe and healthy World-class facility

+ 48 security cameras

+ Battery zambonis vs. propane

+ On-site certified trainer

» Lowest cost in the Metroplex

+ Summer Sports Camps

+ Skate School

+ Hockey Skills

+ Mini Mites

» House Leagues Participation

+ Annual equipment exchange

+ One Goal program

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TBYHA Alignment with USAH

USA Hockey Model Program Guidelines

» An opportunity to learn the basic skills

without an over-emphasis on winning

» A philosophy which attempts to reduce

the number who become disenchanted

and drop out

» An opportunity for those who wish

to advance in a more competitive

environment to do so

» Qualified adult leadership

Texas Brahmas Program

» Follow the ADM to keep kids involved by

developing passion

» Consistency of coaches keep kids

coming back

» Learn to Skate - Skate School

» Leadership

+ One coach / One team philosophy

+ Focus CEP

+ Background checks

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American Development Model

PLAY

Playing the game is where kids learn that the game is, in its simplest form, fun. By mixing in

age‐appropriate Training and practice with an introduction to skills and athleticism, kids will

have even more fun. And to keep it fun, there should be a low priority placed on winning and

losing and a high priority placed on just introducing the game to a young kid.

LOVE

Once kids learn to play the game and begin to develop skills and athleticism, hockey begins to

take priority among their other activities. Skills become more refined, their physical and mental

makeup is stronger and the friendships they developed early on continue to grow. The games

become more important, and hockey in general becomes a bigger part of their lives.

EXCEL

Now that they play and love the game, a higher premium can be placed on excelling at it.

Tougher competition and more of a focus on mastering skills play an increased role in their

development. Hockey starts to take a larger priority over other activities. But, above all, the

game is still fun and the friendships that were forged back in Mites are as strong as ever.

The bottom line is that if we can give kids reasons to stick with the game, we can unlock their

potential and help them excel at the game they play and love.

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Long-term Athelete Development

10 Key Factors

1. FUNdamentals

2. Specialization

3. Trainability

4. Ten year rule

5. Physical/Mental/Cognitive/Emotional

development

6. Biological age vs. Chronological age

7. Periodization and Training Principles

8. System Alignment and Integration

9. Calendar Planning for Competition

8 Stages

1. Active Start Stage

2. FUNdamental Stage

3. Learning to Train

4. Training to Train

5. Learn to Compete

6. Train to compete

7. Training to Win

8. Hockey for Life

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Texas Brahmas: Youth Development Program

Commitment to USA Hockey’s ADM and LTAD programs

1. Grass roots athlete development in summer sports camps in both non‐hockey as well as

hockey related activities

2. Summer recreational sports camps with versatile sports including volleyball, soccer,

lacrosse, basketball, floor hockey

3. All summer sports camp participants have the opportunity to learn how to skate from

professional instructor

4. TBYHA hockey development camps and recreational leagues

5. Year-round learn-to-skate programs for Baby Brahmas