Hi everyone. My name
is Kelly Holden and it is my privilege to be named head coach of the U16 Rams
for the 2024/25 season. I have been a
minor hockey coach now for 16 years and this will be my fourth year as a
non-parent coach. I find it truly rewarding
coaching and look forward to meeting all the players and parents.
I will be bringing on
my friend Joey Labelle as an assistant coach. He helped me this past Spring/Summer
with my 2010 group for Spring Hockey.
Joey is a great hockey player, high energy and outstanding with the players. He has volunteered with the Bandits (special
needs hockey) over the past few years and he and I ref adult rec league hockey
together. He will be an outstanding addition to the Rams program.
Season Outline: You can expect 4-5 nights a week throughout
the season. Once the team is formed a
detailed season plan will be issued.
Players are expected to attend all team events unless school or other
family related priorities arise.
Tournaments: So far, we are
confirmed for the following:
25-27 Oct Capital Cup
(Richcraft Sensplex)
22-24 Nov Northumberland
Silver Stick
29 Nov 1 Dec Rams Showdown (Bell Sensplex)
30 Jan -1 Feb TBC
Tryouts: Please see the tryout information page for
further details. I will be looking for
players who work hard, battle, demonstrate leadership, positive teammate, and
willingness to learn. Looking for players who skate well, efficient and that
can be a difference maker in the game.
Coaching Style: I am firm, fair and friendly. Respect is earned by both coaches and players;
thus I try to keep the bench (all team areas) a positive atmosphere where we
can focus on playing the game and not get distracted by nonsense between
players, worrying about what the refs did or did not call, or the coach throwing
a fit. We focus on what we can control and play hockey. My teams play fast, hard and as a unit. “Practice
to play; play to win”.
Looking forward to
getting to know you all and wish your players best of luck I the tryouts.
Respectfully,
Kelly Holden
[email protected]