1. We’re Ready

2. “Great moments
are born
from great
opportunities”
Herb Brooks

4. 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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5. 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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6. TBYHA Alignment with USAH
USA Hockey Texas Brahmas Youth Hockey
Purpose Statement Philosphy
Ensuring that every day will be a great day + Kids come first
for hockey. + Focus on development, NOT recruitment
Mission Mission
Promote a “fun and learning” Facilitate the development and growth of youth
environment for the growth of the sport hockey in North Texas
and all it’s participants.
Vision
Maintain a culture of fun and learning
centered around hockey
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7. TBYHA Alignment with USAH
USA Hockey Model Program Guidelines Texas Brahmas Program
» A safe and healthy environment for all » A safe and healthy World-class facility
+ 48 security cameras
+ Battery zambonis vs. propane
+ On-site certified trainer
» An opportunity for all new players » Lowest cost in the Metroplex
who wish to play hockey + Summer Sports Camps
+ Skate School
» Fair and equal opportunity fo all
+ Hockey Skills
to participate in our sport
+ Mini Mites
» House Leagues Participation
+ Annual equipment exchange
+ One Goal program
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8. TBYHA Alignment with USAH
USA Hockey Model Program Guidelines Texas Brahmas Program
» An opportunity to learn the basic skills » Follow the ADM to keep kids involved by
without an over-emphasis on winning developing passion
» A philosophy which attempts to reduce » Consistency of coaches keep kids
the number who become disenchanted coming back
and drop out
» An opportunity for those who wish » Learn to Skate - Skate School
to advance in a more competitive
environment to do so
» Qualified adult leadership » Leadership
+ One coach / One team philosophy
+ Focus CEP
+ Background checks
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9. 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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10. Long-term Athelete Development
10 Key Factors 8 Stages
1. FUNdamentals 1. Active Start Stage
2. Specialization 2. FUNdamental Stage
3. Trainability 3. Learning to Train
4. Ten year rule 4. Training to Train
5. Physical/Mental/Cognitive/Emotional 5. Learn to Compete
development
6. Train to compete
6. Biological age vs. Chronological age
7. Training to Win
7. Periodization and Training Principles
8. Hockey for Life
8. System Alignment and Integration
9. Calendar Planning for Competition
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12. 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
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