Atlantic District Atlantic District Player Development Program Player Development Program

Atlantic District Player Development ProgramMission Statement

The Atlantic District Player Development Program will Identify, Select and Develop the MOST QUALIFIED PLAYERS at their respective birth years.

Our cadre of professional coaches is dedicated to providing a challenging and competitive environment which will afford short term enrichment and long-term development for each player who earns and maintains the privilege of being be involved with the program.

The Player Development Program is an eight year development and advisory process, for players aged 12-19, which includes a variety of training opportunities and competitive events.

What We are…

While our overall goals are many, our primary responsibility is to identify and develop players for USA HOCKEY National Player Development Camps.

What We are…

USA HOCKEY National Player Development Camps, for players aged 14-17, afford players the opportunity to train and compete with the best 200 players from across the nation and potentially earn a spot on a USA HOCKEY National Team (at 16/17) and potentially the USNTDP.

What We are…Programs differ slightly by What We are…Programs differ slightly by age:age:

At 13, we select 40 players who we train and develop before dividing into two equal teams that participate in a Regional Camp and Tournament at Kent, OH.

At 14 & 15, after selecting our top 20 players to attend the National Camp (Festival Team), we offer development opportunity for players 21-40 as members of our District Team. All players train together, but the District Team attends a regional Festival at Kent, OH.

At 16 & 17, we select our allocated amount of players who attend the National Camp at Rochester, NY

How it works…How it works…

USA HOCKEY uses draft format for all National Player Development Camps. What that means is we send our top 20 players from the Atlantic District who are ranked and equally dispersed with players from all across the nation. (Red Team, Green Team, etc..)

How it works…How it works…

For our District Teams we enter the regional festival, hosted by Mid-Am, as a “team” and compete against the following other district teams:

Mid-Am Massachusetts Pacific Michigan Southeast

What We are…

While our primary goal is on-ice development, our program strives to help improve our players off the ice the well. Our focus includes:

Physical testing/evaluation Proper Nutrition Age appropriate weight training Off ice Plyometrics Character Mentor & Advise Video/Classroom Team Building Alumni Seminars

What We are…What We are…

In order accomplish our lofty goals the Atlantic District Player Development Program works very hard to attract the finest pro, college, junior and prep school coaches from across the nation.

1993 1995Staff Team Association Staff Team AssociationJim Hunt USA HOCKEY Steve Mackell Malvern PrepGump Whiteside Holy Ghost Prep Ben Weston University of Rhode IslandBilly Riga Quinnipiac University Matt Greason US National TeamGraham Johnson Hamilton College Ben Barr Union CollegeMatt Lindsay Princeton University Greg Marinari Drexel UniversityDustin DePalma NJ Junior Titans Jeremy Hall Team ComcastDave Crandell NJ Devils Youth Jim Ward Connecticut CollegeMike Winters NJ Bandits Jerry Marks Philadelphia Jr. FlyersRoss Fitzpatrick Philadelphia Flyers Scout Bob Toy NJ BanditsJoey Balance William Patterson Justin Stanlick NJ Wildcats

1994 1996Staff Team Association Staff Team AssociationJohn Riley Philadelphia Flyers/USNTDP John Dinorcia NJ Devils YouthSteve Mandes Brunswick School Justin Friedman Ramsey High SchoolRick Bennett Union College Chris Barcless Mercer ChiefsChris Baudo Gunnery School Dale Reinhardt Holy Cross CollegeRich McKenna Wesleyan College John Stevens LA Kings Assistant CoachToby Harris NJ Hitmen Matt Herr Kent SchoolMatt Dennehy NH Monarchs Steve Greeley LA Kings ScoutKeith Primeau Team Comcast Pat Ferrill Team ComcastPaul Losik NJ Rockets Tommy Preville NJ AvalancheJon Bates Vancouver Canucks Scout Bryan Mountain Northeastern UniversityJared Waimon Trinity College Joey Vincent NJ Bandits

2010 AAHA Tryout 2010 AAHA Tryout Festival StaffFestival Staff

***1 NHL Coach; 4 NHL Scouts; 7 Division One NCAA Coaches…..4 Division Three NCAA Coaches; 3 NE Prep Coaches; 2 USNTDP Coaches/Scouts

How we Operate…How we Operate…

Basic schedule for all birth-years (‘93-’97) in 2010:

Open Tryout – April, at Lawrenceville School (for all registered players)

Tryout Festival – May, at Iceline, West Chester, PA

Evaluation Camp – June, at Lawrenceville School

Development Camp – July, at Lawrenceville School

National Festival – July, at Rochester, NY(Festival Team ; Players 1- 20)

Regional Festival – July, at Kent, OH (District Team; Players 21-40)

Our program will manage the following activities Our program will manage the following activities

during 2010-2011:during 2010-2011:

Y.O.B.Y.O.B. Age Age # Players# Players VenueVenue

1998’s 13 40 Quebec Peewee Tournament (Two Teams – Philadelphia and NJ based on area code)

1998’s 13 40 Regional Festival at Kent State University (with Mid-Am , SE, and Massachusetts)

1997’s 14 40 National 14 Festival - Rochester, NY(Players 1-18 = 10f, 6d, 2g)

Regional 14 Festival at Kent State ( players 19-38 vs. Mass, Pacific, Mich, SE)

1996’s 15 40 National 15 Festival - Rochester, NY(Players 1-18 = 10f, 6d, 2g)

Regional 15 Festival at Kent State (players 19-38 vs. Mass, Pacific , Michigan, SE)

1995s 16 15 National 16 Festival – Rochester, NY (Allocated 8f, 5d, 2g)

1994s 17 15 National 17 Festival – Rochester, NY (Allocated 6f, 3d, 1g)

1992-93s 18-19 40 American HS Showcase Tournament (Team Phila. and NJ for HS Jr’s /Sr’s)

How it works…

One of our most powerful tools is the display of LOYALTY and COMMITMENT from our distinguished alumni. In addition to regular appearances at training camps, we annually schedule forum discussions for our alumni to speak and interact with our younger players.

These lively discussions provide our burgeoning players the opportunity to seek information and advice from young men who have recently travelled the same road they are currently on.

Evolution of the program…Evolution of the program…

The Player Development Program, as it is presently constituted, was created in 1995 and has grown remarkably in the past Fifteen Years:

During the early years, from 1979-1994 (think

AHAUS), players aged 16 &17 years attended a SINGLE DISTRICT TRYOUT and ONLY 1-4 players were afforded the opportunity to attend a USA HOCKEY National Development Camp.

Evolution of the Player Development Evolution of the Player Development Program….Program….

When USA HOCKEY realigned nationally in 1995, The Atlantic District allotment grew to 10 players (or ½ A team)

and we shared our entry at the National Festivals with the Southeast District.

Those teams, most years, were non-competitive.

Evolution of the program…

Fifteen years later, after winning multiple festival medals, including an undefeated gold medal team in 2004 (1988’s), our program consists of 11 “Teams” and provided opportunity for over 600 PLAYERS in 2010.

Evolution of Atlantic District Player Development Program…Evolution of Atlantic District Player Development Program…

1979-1994 Regional tryout camp 1-4(or less) players selected to attend National Festival at the 16/17 year

1995 1st Atlantic District “Select 15 Team” (1980’s - Atlantic/Southeast)

1996 1st Atlantic District “Select 16 Team” (Atlantic/Southeast)

1997 1st Atlantic District “Select 17 Team” (Atlantic/Southeast)

1999 1st Atlantic District “Select 14 Team” (Atlantic District Only)

1999 1st Atlantic District Medal at Select 17 Festival (Bronze Medal -1982’s)

2001 1st Atlantic District Medal at Select 16 Festival (Bronze Medal -1985’s)

2001 1st Atlantic District “Select 13 Team” (1988’s)

2004 1st Atlantic District Gold Medal (1988’s 5-0-1 Undefeated Champions)

2006 1st Atlantic District Championship at Chicago Showcase (Team NJ) (again in 2010)

What We are…..What We are…..

As evidenced by our impressive Alumni list, consistent placement on the USNTDP, success at the National Festivals, placement on USA National Teams, recent draft picks, and the personal & team achievements of our alumni, our mission statement has truly started to manifest itself.

Chris Lawrence (Havertown, PA), and Chris Snavely (Lancaster, PA) , both three year participants in the Player Development Program, won the 2007 NCAA Championship as members of the Michigan State Spartans. Lawrence who currently works for the Flyers, was Captain of the team.

2007 NCAA CHAMPIONS!!2007 NCAA CHAMPIONS!!

Back to Back……2008 NCAA Champs!

Colby Cohen, Kevin Shattenkirk and Luke Popko were all members of the 2008 National Champion B.U. Terriers.

Since 1999, our

program has had 24

players chosen in the

NHL Draft, including

first round picks in four

of the last FIVE years.

Additionally, over 25

players have played

professionally in the

AHL, ECHL, CHL, and

European Pro Leagues.

1998 – Tyler Scott, 283rd – NYI

1999 – Rob Fried, 77th – Florida Panthers

1999 – Tyler Kolarik 150th – Florida

Panthers

2000 – Art Femenella, 188th – Tampa Bay

Lightning

2000 – Dennis Packard, 219th – Tampa Bay

Lightning

2002 – Tim Cook, 142nd – Ottawa Senators

2002 – Steven Werner, 83rd – Washington

Capitals

2003 – Patrick O’Sullivan, 56th –

Minnesota Wild

2004 – Chad Kolarik, 199th – Phoenix

Coyotes

2004 – Christian Jensen, 289th – San Jose

Sharks

2005 – Nick Foligno, 28th – Ottawa

Senators

2006 – Bobby Sanguinetti, 21st – New York

Rangers

AAHA Player Development AAHA Player Development Program Program

NHL Draft Picks NHL Draft Picks 2007 – James vanReimsdyk, 2nd – Philadelphia Flyers

2007 – Kevin Shattenkirk, 14th – Colorado Avalanche

2007 – Colby Cohen, 42nd – Colorado Avalanche

2008 – John Carlson, 28th – Washington Capitals

2008 – Justin Daniels, 62nd – San Jose Sharks

2008 – Drew Daniels, 194th – San Jose Sharks

2009 – Kyle Palmieri, 28th – Anaheim Ducks

2009 – Alex Velischek, 123rd – Pittsburgh Penguins

2009 – David Kolimatis, 126th – Los Angeles Kings

2010 – Jimmy Mullin, 118th – Tampa Bay Lightning

2010 – Kenny Agostino, 140th – Pittsburgh Penguins

2010 – Nick Luukko, 179th – Philadelphia Flyers

David Sloane (Ambler, PA), a three year participant in our program, who played at Colgate, became the first Alum to go through our program and play in a regular season NHL game.

David, who signed as a free agent, suited up for the Flyers on April 9, 2009 at Madison Square Garden.

NHL PlayersNHL Players

NHL ENTRY DRAFT

James vanReimsdyk

an ’89 from

Middletown, NJ was

the 2nd overall pick by

the Philadelphia Flyers

in the 2007 NHL Entry

Draft.

NHL ENTRY DRAFTNHL ENTRY DRAFT

Kyle Palmieri ’91 (Montvale, NJ) was chosen by Anaheim 26th

overall selection in 2009

2007 NHL DRAFT2007 NHL DRAFT

 Kevin Shattenkirk and Colby Cohen selected in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft

                                                    

                                                   

                                  

Kevin Shattenkirk - New Rochelle, NY

14th overall Pick - 2007

Colby Cohen - Villanova, PA

43rd overall pick - 2007

Stanley Cup Champions!Stanley Cup Champions!

Chicago Showcase

participant George Parros,

a 1979 Birth year, who

played for the NJ Junior

Devils, Delbarton School,

and Princeton University,

won the Stanley Cup as a

member of the Anaheim

Ducks in 2007.

Stanley Cup Champions!Stanley Cup Champions!

Middletown, NJ native

Mike Haviland, who

coached multiple festival

teams for the Atlantic

District early in his

career, won the Stanley

Cup as an Assistant Coach

for the Chicago

Blackhawks in 2010.

Misconceptions… The Player Development program IS NOT an “All-Star

Team”…

The Player Development program IS NOT a “select” Team…

The Player Development Program DOES NOT pre-pick the teams…

The Player Development Program IS NOT in competition with ANY organization in the District.

The Player Development Program IS NOT for everyone…

While we promote players and attend high profile venues, DEVELOPMENT, NOT EXPOSURE, is our goal.

What We Are ….

The Player Development program attracts top quality college, prep school and Junior coaches to work with our athletes.

The Player Development program’s goal is to provide advanced, elite training for the most qualified players in the Atlantic District….

The Player Development Program evaluates and selects players based on their entire body of work, including history in our program and regular season team contribution, as well as personal physical development….

The Player Development Program WANTS to work in concert with all organizations in the district --- and we WANT to have representation from each program!!! Get involved!

The Player Development Program is open to all players and coaches! Get involved!

The Player Development works tirelessly to select the BEST PLAYERS regardless of what organization they are from.

Participation…In addition to inviting all USA HOCKEY registered players to tryout for our program, we work closely with the Coaching Education program and strongly encourage you, our youth and High School coaches, to become involved with the Player Development Program.

While our primary purpose is to develop players, we have a sincere interest in working with the Coaching Education Program and helping to advance you, our district coaches, which will ultimately afford more player development.

If you would like to become part of the coaching staff please feel free to contact Director of Player Development John Riley.

Contact InformationContact InformationJohn Riley –Director of Player DevelopmentEmail: jdriley@optonline.netPhone: 203-382-4076