1. Welcome to
brahmaland

2. The NYTEX Sports Centre
The NYTEX Sports Centre is a state of the art sports facility now quartering 2 NHL size
ice rinks, a 30 thousand square foot sports court which accommodates 5 volleyball courts,
basketball, floor hockey and roller derby.
The NYTEX Sports Centre boasts the ability to convert to a synthetic turf facility for indoor
soccer and lacrosse in a matter of hours and back again for ice hockey in an equally efficient
manner by a highly skilled and professional facilities management team. The NYTEX Sports
Centre has a full time physical therapist experienced in sports related and more specifically
hockey related injuries available to evaluate young athlete’s injuries.
Most importantly the NYTEX Sports Centre is a venue unlike any other in the Dallas-Fort
Worth Metroplex, having been embraced by the surrounding North Richland Hills Community as
a destination for family fun, learning and entertainment.
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3. The NYTEX Sports Centre
Once called the ‘Blue Line Ice Center’ the facility lay dormant, a victim of vandalism and in
disrepair for several years prior to the ‘Vision’ of two savvy brothers.
Frank and Salvatore Trazzera.
With the support of their family and friends set out to leave their mark on the landscape and
development of hockey in Texas in 2006. Former hockey players with a tireless work ethic and
an intense passion for the great game of hockey their persistently positive attitude is palpable
at the NYTEX Sports Centre.
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4. The NYTEX Sports Centre
Their philosophy is ‘kids come first’ and they imparted upon the NYTEX Sports Centre staff
the policy to ‘drop anything you’re doing to assist a youngster.’ A culture of fun and learning
centered around hockey has grown within its walls and spread to the surrounding communities
where many of the young players participate in charitable voluntary endeavors.
Excellence and player development while having fun are paramount to the Texas Brahmas Youth
Hockey Association’s experienced and passionate coaching staff.
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5. Texas Brahmas: Youth Development Program
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6. USA Hockey Core Values
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7. Texas Brahmas: Youth Development Program
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8. USA Hockey Core Values
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9. Texas Brahmas: Youth Development Program
TBYHA believes in ’One Team-One Coach’, mandating that head coaches lead only
one team each season concentrating their singular focus on individual player development
and total ‘team concept’
» Works tirelessly with the youth emphasizing a fun and competitive environment
» Increasing skill, physical and mental development
» Instill proper attitudes of respect and responsibility necessary
to compete at the highest level
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10. Texas Brahmas: Youth Development Program (Coaches)
The TBYHA Coaching staff sets a high standard and encourages continuing development
of its coaches through the USA Hockey Coaching Education Program (CEP)
» All coaches are required to participate in the CEP, stay current with the new
2011 age-related coaching modules and expected to achieve the highest level
certification possible
» No less than 4 TBYHA Coaches hold USA Hockey’s highest level certification,
(Level V certification)
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11. Texas Brahmas: NYTEX Sports Centre
» Multi-sport and entertainment facility
» Quarters 2 NHL size ice rinks
» A 30 thousand square foot sports court which accommodates 5 volleyball courts, basketball,
floor hockey and roller derby
» Able to convert to a synthetic turf facility for indoor soccer and lacrosse
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12. Texas Brahmas: NYTEX Sports Centre
Programs Services
» Introductory skating » Indoor Soccer
» In- house recreational hockey » Volleyball
» Sports Camps » Lacrosse
» Mentorship Program » ImPact Concussion Management
» Tier II Travel Hockey » ZuRoma Sicilian Kitchen
» Tier III Jr. ‘A’ Hockey » Pro Shop
» Texas Brahmas Professional Team
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13. Texas Brahmas: The Atmosphere
» Embraced by the surrounding North Richland Hills Community as a destination for family fun,
learning and entertainment
» Recognized by the City of North Richland Hills and honored with proclamations for
community service three out of the last four years
» Hosts a full time physical therapist experienced in sports, specifically hockey-related injuries
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14. Texas Brahmas: I m Pact
» ImPACT is a computerized program that evaluates and documents multiple aspects of
neurocognitive functioning, including verbal and visual memory, attention
span, brain processing speed, reaction time and post-concussive
symptoms. It is a tool used by our medical staff to assist in appropriate
return to play timing for our athletes hence protecting them from long
term sequella of traumatic brain injury (concussion).
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15. Texas Brahmas: IntelliGym™
The Hockey IntelliGym™ is a revolutionary, software-based training tool that develops players’
hockey sense – the perception and decision-making skills necessary
to stay one step ahead of the puck and the game. Developed in
partnership with leading scientists in cognitive development and
used by USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program this computer based program is a
natural addition to our ImPACT Concussion Management Program and integrates seamlessly
into our off ice dry land training program.
Providing free access with an access code for our
youth and Jr players to an off ice program with
demonstration videos and exercise logs that are
downloadable for the players use. There are three separate age and development related
specific programs for Mites/Squirts, Pee Wees/Bantams and Midgets/Jrs.
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16. Texas Brahmas: Ownership Team
Stuart Frazer – Dr. Salvatore Trazzera – Patrick Luongo
Mike Barack – Frank Trazzera
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17. Texas Brahmas: Coaches
KnUTE AnDErSOn DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY FOR NYTEX SPORTS CENTRE
A Master Rated Coach (USA Hockey Level 5), Coach Anderson has been our Jr. Brahmas
Director of Coaches since 2008. He has many years of experience coaching and directing
youth hockey programs. Last season Coach Anderson coached three Jr. Brahmas teams;
SQ AA, PW AA and Midget Minor AA.
The SQ AA won the NTXHL Regular Season Championship, and the PW AA and Midget
Minor AA each took Bronze at State.
Head of Coaches for Keller High School and Head Coach for Keller Varsity.
Coach Anderson is the Head Coach for Keller ISD Varsity Hockey Team. Last year was a
(2) Most Goals (195) Highest PK % (96%) Longest Winning Streak (23) and they won the City Championship
and State Championship (1st time that has ever been done in High School Hockey).
Coach Anderson can be found on the ice Sundays with his son Mason doing the Jr. Bruiser Mini-Mite hockey for
the NYTEX Skate Academy.
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18. Texas Brahmas: Coaches
rOn VOgEL VICE PRESIDENT, TEXAS BRAHMAS YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
Ron Vogel has 18 years of coaching experience. Began coaching strictly goaltenders
in 1993 at Future Pro Goalie School as an instructor and later was made the Schools
Director. Summers between hockey seasons were spent coaching at various hockey
schools located around North America. During his professional playing career he
volunteered his time with the cities youth programs in Windsor, Rockford and Basingstoke
coaching all areas and positions of the game.
His first season as a professional coach in 2008, he helped lead the Texas Brahmas to the
franchise’s first CHL Championship.
He is still actively involved with the Texas Brahmas professional team while making the
transition to Vice President of the Texas Brahmas Youth Hockey Association and head coach of the U14 Bantam
A team summer of 2011.
Played 8 seasons of professional hockey split between the CHL, ECHL, UHL, Europe and the IHL...attended the
Detroit Red Wings (NHL) training camp as a rookie...Played first 3 seasons as a professional in the ECHL, 2
with the New Orleans Brass and 1 with Pee Dee Pride...Led all goaltenders his first season with a .933 save
percentage...Spent 2003-04 and 2005-06 seasons in Rockford in the UHL...Played one year in England for the
Basingstoke Bison in the Elite League...Started 2007-08 season with Port Huron in the IHL...finished the year
in Kalamazoo...Prior to going pro spent 3 seasons playing Juniors in Canada in the OHL...spent one season with
the Texas Tornado of the NAHL
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19. Texas Brahmas: Coaches
SALVATOrE TrAzzErA M.D.
Dr. Trazzera received his medical degrees from the Autonomous University of
Guadalajara, Mexico and The University of the State of New York. He went on to complete
his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at North Shore University Hospital,
Manhasset, New York and the prestigious Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center,
Manhattan, New York. He completed Fellowships in Critical Care Medicine and Cardiology
at North Shore University, Cornell University Medical College and New York University
School of Medicine, respectively.
He maintains a rigorous continuous medical education program participating in national
and international meetings, seminars and medical conferences which have earned him
the American Medical Associations Physician’s Recognition Award each year from 1997‐2011.
Dr. Trazzera, has extensive experience in Concussion (Traumatic Brain Injury) Management. He is considered
an expert in Neurocognitive and Neurophysical (Balance) testing and a Credentialed ImPACT Consultant (CIC),
trained at the prestigious University of Pittsburg Concussion management program under the mentorship
of Dr. Mark Lovell, the Founder and Developer of ImPACT.
He presents community education for coaches, parents and players on concussion and sports-related injuries
and lectures for USA Hockey’s Coaching Education Program (CEP). Dr. Trazzera holds USA Hockey Level V
Coaching Certification. He currently serves as a consulting team physician for Stony Brook University and
Suffolk PAL JRs and Youth Hockey.
Dr. Trazzera loves to spend his free time with his beautiful wife Liza Jane and son Gianluca.
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20. Texas Brahmas: Coaches
FrAnK TrAzzErA
Currently in his fifth year leading the organization and has served as a coach, owner,
President and C.O.O of NYTEX Sports, TBYHA and the Texas Brahmas following a
successful & rewarding 23 year career in the hospitality industry. Frank takes pride in
building a team with distinct intensity & personality both on & off of the ice. Prior to the
birth of NYTEX Sports in 2007 he spent 10 years with Compass Group North America, As
well as, 4 years of leadership over the hospitality services for Aramark Corporation at the
University of Houston.
Frank began coaching ice hockey on Long Island in 1983 and was awarded a Master Level
5 coaching certification from USA Hockey in 2005. His local coaching tenure covers mini
mite through high school, including Keller High School and Birdville I.S.D., where he developed the program
as organizations President and Head Coach. Trazzera has resided in Texas since graduating from Florida
International University in 1990 and is also a proud graduate from the world renowned Culinary Institute of
America in 1986.
Currently resides in Keller with his incredible wife Karen of 15 years and their three wonderful children, Frank
Jr. 13, Joseph 11 and 8 year old daughter Torre.
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21. Texas Brahmas: Coaches
AL SECOrD
Former NHL star, Al Secord, is continuing to lead one of the Jr. Brahmas Squirt
teams this season. Secord, no stranger to Brahma-land, has spent the past 5
years coaching his sons, Alec and Luke, as members of the NYTEX Black Hawks in
the NYTEX House league as well as their Jr Brahmas travel teams.
The Sudbury, Ontario, native was drafted 16th overall by the Boston Bruins in the
1978 National Hockey League (NHL) Amateur Draft. He made the Bruins roster as
a 20-year-old and was later dealt to the Chicago Black Hawks where he spent the
majority of his NHL career. In 1990 he retired from the NHL following 12 seasons
as a player with the Bruins, Flyers, Maple Leafs and Black Hawks.
It was in Chicago where the feisty Secord enjoyed the best years of his NHL career. In 1981–82, he burst forth
with 44 goals in 80 games. He was also assessed 303 minutes in penalties, making him the only player in NHL
history to record 40 goals and 300 penalty minutes in a single season. He reached the 40 goal mark three
times during his NHL career. As well as joining the 50-goal club in 1982–83, posting 54 goals / 32 assists
for a career-high 86 points while being selected to play in the NHL All-Star game for the second consecutive
season.
Secord retired from professional hockey in 1994, when he returned to play two seasons with the International
Hockey League (now American Hockey League) Chicago Wolves. He also played a season of roller hockey with
the Chicago Cheetahs in 1994.
Secord played 766 career NHL games, scoring 273 goals and 222 assists for 495 points and registered 2093
career penalty minutes.
The Secord family currently resides in Southlake, Texas. He has three sons, Ryan, Alec and Luke. He is also still
very involved with the Chicago Blackhawk Alumni Association
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22. Texas Brahmas: Coaches
ED gALiAni
Education
BA in Physical Education, New England College, Henniker, NH (1982)
Professional Experience
Fire Department New York (1994 (1990‐1994)
to present) Patrol Officer in Greenpoint , Brooklyn
2007: Promoted to Lieutenant
Coaching Awards 2008: Children’s Sports Connection,
Present: Tactical Training
Charity Group Coach of the Year
Instructor, Randall’s Island, NY
2008 and 2010 Atlantic Junior Hockey League, Coach
New York Police Department
of the Year
Coaching Experience and Achievements
33 Years Coaching Experience – New York Bobcats Junior Hockey Teams – Peewee 2000 / Bantam
Hockey Schools : Can‐Am hockey (2007‐present) 2004
group 1980‐1983, N.Y.I slanders Director of Hockey, Long Island Gulls Four Time National Appearances
summer Hockey Schools 1984‐1987, (1997 – present) as Coach Pee wee 2000, Bantam
Brian Trottier Skating Academy 4 time Coach NY State Empire 2004, Juniors 2009/20010
1987‐1990, IceWorks Summer State Games Team Long Island Currently Instructional Speaker at
Camps 1990‐1994 Named Atlantic Junior Hockey South USA Coaches Seminar, New York,
Iceland Summer camps, 1995‐ Division All Star Coach, 4 Years Levels 1‐4
2002 (2007 ‐ 2011) Section committee Long Island
Hold USA Coaching Masters Level 5 USA Select Festival Coach National players for State Festivals 14’/15’s
card camp, St. Cloud, M Minnesota 17’s / Selection Committee N.Y State
Coached Mite ‐ Juniors (1997‐ Rochester N.Y. 14’s Festival for National camps
present) Coach of Bantam Silver Sticks 14’/15’/16’/17’s
Long Island Gulls Youth Hockey International Champion 2002 USA National camp evaluator/Coach
(1997‐present) Coached 2 NY State Championship at National Festival camps
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23. Texas Brahmas: Coaches
JErEMY LAW
Jeremy began skating and playing hockey at age two in Moose Jaw SK, later moving to
Penticton, BC where he played two years of Midget AAA hockey. His junior career covered
four years in Alaska, BC, Florida, and New Mexico before heading off to Concordia College
in Minnesota. As the first player signed by the UHL expansion team The Motor City
Mechanics, he played alongside Chelios, Hatcher, Draper, Avery, and Smolinski due to NHL
lock-out. On that team was former Brahmas defensemen and current Jr. Brahmas coach
Tim Laurila as well. His playing career concluded as a member of the Huntsville Havoc of
the SPHL in 2005.
As a coach with The Fort Worth Texans of the WSHL, his squad won the Thorne Cup
Championship and finished 4th in the Silver Cup Nationals. 19 of 23 players were promoted Jr. A or NCAA
colleges the following season. In 2006-07 he led the Tucson Tilt also in the WSHL to a record of 19-1, ranked
#1 nationally. He has served as head instructor at Okanagan Hockey Academy for the past 9 summers. Jeremy
and wife Chanel currently reside in Burleson with Daughters, Storey (4) and Mayzie (2).
EDUCATiOn
Communications Degree, Marketing/PR Degree, Exercise Science, Minor Degree. Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
USA Hockey - Advanced 4 Level Certification. Hockey Canada - Advanced 2 Level Certification
COACHing ACHiEVEMEnTS
Fort Worth Texans (WSHL Expansion Team). Record 47-4-1. Nationally Ranked #1. Won WSHL League Title. Bid
to the Silver Cup Nationals, Philadelphia, PA. WSHL Coach of the Year. Head All- Star Coach, Chicago, IL. Set
National record for promoting 17 players to College and 2 to Jr A.
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24. Texas Brahmas: Coaches
KEn LAW
On the heels of a KIJHL Championship and Cyclone Taylor Cup Bronze Medal performance,
Osoyoos Coyotes Head Coach/Assistant General Manager Ken Law realizes the daunting
task ahead in attempting to equal his club’s incredible first season success. Law’s winning
tradition also includes coaching teams to three Provincial Championships, including last
year when he guided his Penticton Vees Tier II Midget Team to a Provincial Title. Law
was an Assistant Coach with the Penticton Vees Jr. “A” Hockey Club from 2004-2007,
including the 2006/2007 BCHL Interior Division Pennant winning club. In 2003/2004, he
was named KIJHL “Coach of the Year” as Head Coach of the Summerland Sting. Ken Law
resides in Penticton with his wife, Brenda, of 33 years. He retired from Canada Post in
March of 2010 following 32 years of service.
CLiFFOrD SWEn AnDErSOn
Level 5 Master Rated Coach. Coached 17 Years at Squirt, PW, Bantam, Junior High and Varsity High School in
Massachusetts, Colorado, Wyoming and Minnesota. Coached Select Teams at SQ, PW, Bantam. Coached the
One Hockey Texas Brahmas 16U. AAA in Philly. Sauk Rapids, MN High School Hockey Coach. President of the
Sauk Rapids High School Hockey Blue-line Club. AD from the College of the Air Force, BS Degree in Sociology
from Colorado State, Masters in Sociology Mankato State. Retired Senior Master Sgt from the United States
Air Force.
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25. Texas Brahmas: Teams and Camps
CHL
Texas Brahmas
NCAA - USHL - NAHL
College Recruiting Tier I and Tier II
MJHL - Jr. Brahmas Junior A WSHL
Jr. Brahmas Squirt through Midget Major
Mini Mite, Squirt, Pee Wee and Bantam House
Mini Mite - Hockey Skills
Skate School - NYTEX skate academy
Summer Sports Camp
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26. Texas Brahmas: Summer Sports Camp
» Introducing kids to multiple sports including:
1. Flag Football 4. Basketball 7. Lacrosse
2. Soccer and Futsal 5. Hockey 8. Floor ball
3. Volleyball 6. Ultimate Dodge Ball
» It is many kids first experience with a hockey rink
» Provides their first “on-ice” experience
» Ages 6-10
75-25 male/female ratio
Kids enrolled in 1850
( estimated )
Summer Sports Camp
1100
580
289
2009 2010 2011 2012
(8 weeks) (10 weeks) (11 weeks) (11 weeks)
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27. Texas Brahmas: NYTEX Skate Academy Flow Chart
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28. Texas Brahmas: Teams
Mini-Mites
1. 5-7 year olds getting ready for Mite Hockey
• Cross-ice practices
• Scrimmages
2. Currently 25 Mini-Mites
• 8 week cycle of new kids coming
• Kids move up to Mite House League when they are ready
College - Junior A - Tier i and Tier ii recruiting Services
1. Dan Wildfong, Ron Vogel, and Jeremy Law have established relationships with Div. I
and Div. III coaches and their programs along with Tier I - USHL and Tier II NAHL programs
2. Recruiting resources into getting our players the opportunity to play collegiate hockey
and/or Tier I Tier II
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29. Texas Brahmas: Teams
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30. Texas Brahmas: Teams
Texas Brahmas - CHL (Central Hockey League) Pro Hockey
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