Volume 9 Issue 6 | August 11, 2021
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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
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Thanks to NIHL and Central States, all issues have been resolved and we can look forward to starting our season without any conflicts.
We are looking forward to tryouts and normalcy as we start the 2021-2022 season. The governor and IHSA have mandated masks for all indoor sports. This includes spectators, players, coaches, and any support personnel. I think this is a small price to pay to avoid a season like last year. Hopefully we will not have a surge that results in more restrictions. I believe if we follow these mandates, it will be temporary and eliminate the need for any additional closures.
I look forward to a great season and seeing you at the rinks!
Kevin Bolger AHAI President |
 AHAI Announces 11th Year of the A Step aHead Program
AHAI, Athletico and the Chicago Blackhawks are happy to announce the 11th year of the "A Step aHead" program. We will continue to provide education on concussion and other health and safety issues relevant to youth hockey. Please stay tuned for additional information as it becomes available.
The baseline ImPACT testing will be available at affiliated Athletico clinics for a discounted rate of $15 per baseline assessment beginning Monday, August 16th. Please click here for additional information.
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TIER II YOUTH & GIRLS SUBSTITUTE CHOICE INFORMATION
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Tier II Girls Substitute Choice Application Process for 2021-22 Season
The Tier II Girls' substitute choice application process, 10U through 19U began on July 18, 2021. All applications must be submitted online (please refer to the AHAI website at www.ahai.org). The Girls' Committee will have appeal hearings as deemed necessary for those denied a substitute choice. If denied, please email Anita Lichterman, AHAI Girls' Chair at [email protected]. Dates for appeals hearing(s) will be sent to those denied a substitute choice. Please note: The Tier II Girls' choice substitution is separate from the Tier II Youth choice substitution. Please familiarize yourself with Article 17 - Girls'/Women's of the AHAI Rules & Regulations. The deadline for applying for a substitute choice is September 12, 2021. Please click here to apply.
Tier II Youth Substitute Choice Application Process for 2021-22 Season
The Tier II substitute choice application process, 10U through 16U/18U began on July 15, 2021. All applications will be submitted online. The Tier II Committee will have (3) three appeal hearings for those denied a substitute choice. The dates for the appeals are August 12, August 25, and September 9, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. (location is TBA). If denied, please email Gregg Chudacoff, AHAI Tier II Chairman, at [email protected]. The deadline for applying for a substitute choice will be September 12, 2021. Please click here to apply.
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COACHING NEWS & INFORMATION
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 Coaching Education Program (CEP) Clinics Are Filling Quickly!
CEP Clinics are being posted and are filling up extremely fast. Be sure to check the USA Hockey website, under the Coaches Tab, for available clinics. Because the clinics are virtual, you may register for any clinic listed regardless of location. AHAI and USA Hockey will be posting more clinics for October and November soon.
If you have any issues finding a clinic to attend, reach out to Jim Clare, AHAI Coach-in-Chief at [email protected] and he will assist you. Again, due to the circumstances of this past year, clinics are filling up extremely fast. Do not get caught short in December by not renewing your certification soon enough. Please note: to register for a CEP Clinic, you must first renew your USA Hockey membership.
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 New Refs Needed: AHAI & IHOA Invite YOU to Join Another Team! Covid took a big part of our game away in 2020. Many referees stepped away from the game and are choosing to not return. Now more than ever we are in need of referees. It is time to register for this upcoming fall season. If you are 12 years old or older you can make some extra cash in a game that you love! If this is something that piques your interest, please email Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar at [email protected] and he will get you pointed in the right direction to get started.
Here are some great reasons to become an official
*Free ice time to work on your skating.
*Learning the rules and how they affect the game.
*Learning to see the game from different sight lines.
*Staying as part of a team.
*Create your own availability/flexible schedule.
*Good pay: We make between $20-$50/hour depending on the leagues you work.
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IHOA Announces 2021-22 Officiating Seminar Schedule
Please note the following information. USA Hockey has various requirements for each certification level. Please visit the USA Hockey website for more information. To be completely registered, you must meet both IHOA and USA Hockey requirements. The minimum age for IHOA membership is 12 years of age as of December 31 of the current year. Officials under 12 before December 31 must work their first game with a mentor; information will be available at their seminar. All Level 1 officials under the age of 18 by July 1 of the current year will be required to have a parent or guardian attend a short session at the beginning of their seminar. This meeting will outline how to become an official, how to get games, what to do if you have a problem with fans, and the responsibilities of the on-ice official. If you have any other questions about seminars, please contact Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar, at [email protected].
ATTENTION AFFILIATE CLUB PRESIDENTS:
You are encouraged to reach out to have an IHOA representative speak at your Affiliate club, team, player, parent and/or coach meetings. Please click button above to schedule a club visit today!
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Ask the Official by Dave Zednik
QUESTION: I am a defensive player that is responsible for patrolling the front of my goal. What am I allowed and not allowed to do in playing the attacking player before the puck arrives? ANSWER>>
ANSWER: A player delivers a check to an opponent (Body Checking category) and initiates the contact with their hands to the chest of the opponent, extending the arms to push off when contact is made. Is this a legal body check? ANSWER>>
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AROUND THE BOARDS: THE TED LASSO EFFECT
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What Effect 'Ted Lasso' Is Having On Coaches
We talk about it in coaching clinics all the time. The environment we create on our team can have a positive or negative effect on the team's performance, but more importantly on the players themselves. While no one is suggesting that the hit streaming show Ted Lasso is 100% real life, there are many lessons that can be drawn from Ted's style and the way he adapts his style to the personality of the team and players he is coaching. Watch the brief clip above to get a sense of Ted Lasso if you are not familiar with the show. It is followed by a great article below from fastmodelsports.com that dissects some of the lessons Ted exhibits.
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 Ted Lasso Coaching Style & Leadership Lessons
Be a Goldfish: Coach Lasso uses this phrase multiple times, in reference to having a short memory. He shares it with a player who makes a mistake early in the show, and it gives the player the confidence to go make a positive play later on. Ted also comes back to it again in the season finale. In terms of coaching, we all make mistakes, that's just how the game and profession goes. It's not a perfect science. But guess what? There's always the next play, the next practice, the next game. It's all about learning from your mistakes and not letting one negative (or positive) result effect your decision making going forward.
A Team Is a Family: Sure, this may be the oldest cliché in the coaching manual, and is definitely overused. The key to not making it a cliché is doing this authentically and meaningfully. That could take many forms, like team activities such as the sacrifice to the ghosts of AFC Richmond past, or pairing teammates up to learn more about each other's personal lives to forge a deeper connection on the court and in the locker room. Embracing each individual's diverse background, interests and learning styles is also a key component of Coach Lasso's philosophy, and should be a part of yours. READ MORE>>
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