GrandvilleVarsity Hockey

A coop w/ Byron Center and Calvin Christian

2015-2016 Season

Our Mission Statement

Leave a Legacy

Grandville Varsity Hockey Represents….A warrior’s soul, filled with pride, character, and perseverance. Upholding a tradition of excellence, on and off the ice. Striving to reach the next level of success. To be committed to ourselves, our community, and to each other throughout each season. TOGETHER, we will Leave a Legacy worthy of those who came before us.

Authored by: Varsity Hockey Team #36, November of 2012

What’s behind the Success?

• It’s not the game plan, it’s the CULTURE!• It’s not the player, its the group!• It’s not about getting “individual exposure”

it’s about the FAITH and TRUST that the performing group of players will be so outstanding that their their individual talents will be recognized as well.

The Gold StandardFitness+Academics+Community=Excellence

(F.A.C.E. Challenge)

High Conditioning Standards:– Pull Ups (17 or more) Mitchell Parsons (36)– Push ups (60 or more) Mitchell Parsons & Michael Breazeale (120)– Mile run (6:15 or lower) 5:30* Mitchell Parsons & Thomas Breazeale– Planks (3min. or longer) 10min. David Breazeale (10min.)

High Academic Standards:– 2013-2014 Team GPA of 3.34 must be higher

(50% of team had 3.5 or higher)

Community involvement:(1/3 of the team put in over 20 hours of community service this year)

– Volunteering in youth hockey organizations.– Mission work.– Helping home-bound or shut-ins.

Grandville Hockey

It’s not just about being a solid hockey player, it’s also about...• Responsibility.• Accountability.• Making success a choice.• High Character is what we expect!

Summer Training Begins Monday, June 8 @ Georgetown• Mondays & Wednesday @ Gtown.

Group 1 report for weights @ 8:30am, on ice at 9:40am

Group 2 report on ice @ 9am, weights at 11am

Cost: $200.00

• Tuesdays & ThursdaysSpeed and Agility @ GHS track 9:30am(w/Strength Coach Tully Chapman & Football Team)

• Friday Weights @ GHS. (Strength Coach Chapman)

On Ice Summer Training

Ages– All in-coming Freshman thru Seniors

Structure– Separated by competitive grouping, not by grade.– This will be done for each player’s own best development.– A player may be assigned one group, but then moved to

another after further evaluation by coaching staff.

Focus– Individual skills, based upon position.– Power skating and edge work.

Summer Games

Cost of participation is about $100 regardless of which league. Players may be scheduled in one or both leagues. Our goal is to get each player 5-6 games for the summer.

Tuesday Evenings:• Summer League @ Georgetown Arena• Mostly prospects with returning varsity players mixed

into line up.

Thursday Evenings:• Summer League @ SS

(for returning players and by invite only)

Breakaway Speed

Who are we? Jeff Wressell and Carrie Keil have over 34 years combined in teaching stride mechanics and coaching all levels of hockey players. 

What do we do? Develop hockey players skating and speed to their fullest potential using the Woodway Blade skating treadmill and a tailored curriculum. 

How do we do it? Constant focus on correcting and perfecting stride mechanics while building power and increasing speed. 

Curriculum? Progressive training levels and curriculums (Novice, Junior, Collegiate and NHL) that all build on each other while constantly focusing on mechanics and building muscle memory.

West Coast Shootout

West Coast Shootout July 17, 18, & 19.• We will pick a team of 4 lines and two goalies. • The roster may rotate from one game to

another. • This is by invite from the coaching staff only.• We will play 3 games.• Cost is paid for by the Grandville Hockey

Boosters.

Reading for the Summer• “Endurance” by Worsley• “The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt” by Edmond Morris.• “Training Camp” by Jon Gordon• “Season of Life” by Jeffrey Marx• “The Butterfly Effect” by Andy Andrews

Why read? Because none of you are born leaders and all of you can improve upon your perspective on life.

Each of you should be driven to better yourselves not only on the ice but in your heart as well as your mind.