Spring Hockey
Bay Area Bears Spring Hockey
BAY AREA BEARS SPRING HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT
The 2024 spring program will focus on skill development for both A/BB/B level players and AA/AAA level players through two programs.
Bay Area Bears A/BB/B Players
Focus will be skill development. Bay Area Bears spring hockey teams will compete in one spring tournament Memorial Day Weekend!
Tournament Location: TBA
Intense Dynamic Hockey Training (IDHT) AA/AAA or interested AA players
IDHT will encompass intense dynamic training sessions in a highly competitive environment focused on the development and enjoyment of high-level players. Players will be invited to participate in IDHT via selection by the coaching staff following review of Player Profile Form.
Players interested in participating in 12U or 18U/HS Intense Dynamic Hockey Training (IDHT) sessions must complete the IDHT Player Profile & Interest Form. Profiles will be reviewed by Bears coaches and players will be invited to attend IDHT spring program.
BAY AREA BEARS A/BB/B PROGRAM
Bay Area Bears program for 10U, 12U, 14U athletes includes:
- 12 practices: 2X week
- Off-ice training sessions
- Goalie Coaching
- Skating and Skills Development
- Jersey
- Memorial Day Tournament
- Coaches' Stipend
Travel Expenses for players (travel, accommodations, transportation) are not included.
Bay Area Bears A/BB/B will run from week of Aril 8 - May 27 ending with Memorial Day tournament.
Deadline to register for Evaluation spot is March 31st. Players must register for their 2024-25 USA Hockey birth years.
REGISTER HERE for the Evaluation Skate
TEAMS WILL BE FORMED AT THE FOLLOWING LEVEL:
| TEAM | BIRTH YEARS |
|---|---|
| 10U | 2014 - 2015 |
| 12U | 2012 - 2013 |
| 14U | 2010 - 2011 |
BAY AREA BEARS PLAYER EVALUATION SCHEDULE
| DATE | TIME | RINK | AGE GROUP |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 8 | 5:30 pm | NHL | 10U |
| April 8 | 6:45 pm | NHL | 12U |
| April 8 | 8:00 pm | NHL | 14U |
| April 10 | 5:15 pm | OLY | 12U |
| April 10 | 5:30 pm | NHL | 10U |
| April 10 | 6:30 pm | OLY | 14U |
BAY AREA BEARS A/BB/B Coaches
Coaching Staff: *subject to change*
10U - ERROL GARCIA
12U - MIKE CEFOLA
14U - CHAN SAEPHAN
*Various Bears travel coaching staff plus skill-based coaches for additional skill development
Goalie Coach: Zach Bulliard
INTENSE DYNAMIC HOCKEY TRAINING (IDHT)
Intense Dynamic Hockey Training Includes:
- 25 ice sessions: 3X week
- Off-ice sessions: before or after each skate
- Jersey
- Coaches' stipend
IDHT will run from week of April 8 - June 6
Players will be invited to participate in IDHT.
24 maximum participants per age group.
Deadline to submit Player Profile is March 31st. Players must register for their 2024-25 USA Hockey birth years.
IDHT Coaching staff
Coaching Staff:
12U: Brad Martin, Eugene Murphy
18U/Varsity: Eugene Murphy, Chris Linden
Goalie coach: Brad Martin
IDHT PLAYER EVALUATION SKATE
| DATE | TIME | RINK | AGE GROUP |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 8 | TBD | TBD | 12U (2012 - 2013) |
| April 9 | TBD | TBD | 18U/HS (2008 - 2006) |
What is Intense Dynamic Hockey Training (IDHT)
- Intense Dynamic Training Sessions in Highly Competitive Environment
- On-Ice Skills Development: skating, passing, shooting, puck control, competitive play, and advanced game concepts
- Off-ice training sessions: strength, conditioning, mobility
- Track sessions: speed and conditioning
- Video sessions: skills and game concepts
- Realistic goal setting and benchmark testing
- Nutrition education and guidance
- Athletes will be required to actively participate in the design of their own specific development plan through planning, goal setting, and 2-way player to coach feedback
IDHT staff may potentially select spring tournament roster for each age group to attend a spring tournament (additional expense if selected)