Coach’s Welcome Letter

My name is Shaye Friesen, and I’m thrilled to be coaching the Major Atom RAMS this season.
 
I’d like to invite all 2004-born players from Stittsville to come out and give your best effort at making the team! Tryouts are expected to begin in early September after Labour Day. Please check back on the SMHA website for more details.

My goal for the season will be to create a fun and memorable hockey experience for the players while developing their skills and fitness in a team-oriented environment. As a coach, I challenge my players and set the bar high for them, and have them rise to that challenge. My expectations for players are that they work hard, and do their best every time they step onto the ice.

Our team will be structured around good habits, positive work ethic, and discipline. Through my philosophy, I am seeking to build a more complete hockey player, with emphasis on decision-making, teamwork, and learning how to compete. Aside from hockey development, I strive to instill in my players a greater sense of self-confidence, perseverance, and determination to succeed that will ultimately become part of who they are.
 
There will be roughly 3 to 5 hockey activities per week (e.g., practices, games, dry-land training, etc.). Additionally, our team will be entering 5 to 6 tournaments, including:

• Timberwolves Atom B Rep Tournament, Renfrew, ON: October 19^th, 2014.
• Empire State Showdown, Rochester, NY, USA: October 24^th – 26^th, 2014.
• RAMS Mid-Season Showdown, Kanata, ON: November 28^th – 30^th, 2014.
• Bell Capital Cup, Ottawa, ON: December 29^th, 2014 to January 2^nd, 2015.
• Capital Winter Classic, Kanata, ON: January 23^rd – 25^th, 2015.
• North York Knights Challenge, Toronto, ON: January 30^th to February 1^st, 2015.

Please refer back to the website for future updates (e.g., tournaments, extra ice times, etc.). Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send me an e-mail at: friesens@rogers.com.
 
Thanks, I look forward to seeing everyone at conditioning and tryouts, and a great season ahead!
 
Shaye