Dear Players and Parents,
My name is Patrick Cusson, and I am the coach of the U11 Rep B Stittsville Rams for the 2023-24 hockey season. This is my fifth year as a Head Coach and my second with SMHA. Over the past seven years, I have volunteered in a variety of different roles, trainer, assistant coach, and head coach across three associations: SMHA, KGHA, GGHA.
The experience that I have gained in these different roles has contributed to my development as a head coach. My passion for the game, and my drive to help young hockey players move on to the next level is what keeps me coming back.
As in years past, a premium will be placed on skill development and team play. Practices will be fast-paced and challenging. Players will develop their on-ice technical skills while engaging in small area games (SAGs) to improve their play both with and away from the puck. My expectation is that players will compete and play with grit in all on ice-practices, games, and training.
“Without effort, your talent is nothing more than unmet potential. Without effort, your skill is nothing more than what you could have done but didn't.” - Angela Duckworth, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Players and parents should expect 4-5 hockey related activities per week. This will include a series of practice(s), game(s), tournaments, and/or off ice training. As a member of the U11B Stittsville Rams, we ask that players and parents place our team ahead of other extra-curricular activities and commitments.
Certain priorities supersede hockey: mental and emotional well-being, family, and school to name a few. Life can get busy in a hurry. If something should arise where your player must miss a training session, game, or tournament please reach out to me.
We have four tournaments scheduled this year:
Halton Hills Best of the Best, October 6-8, 2023
Capital Volunteer Cup presented by Cumberland Jr. Grads, October 27-29, 2023
18th Annual Capital Mid-Season Showdown presented by Stittsville Rams, November 24-26, 2023
Preston International Hockey Tournament, January 12-14, 2024
I am excited about the upcoming season and look forward to getting back on the ice. If you have any questions about conditioning or the tryout process, please reach out. Good luck to all in tryouts and the upcoming season.
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