HHS
VARSITY
ICE HOCKEY
Guiding Principles & Team Rules
As coach I believe in building:
 Character
 Self-discipline
 Self-esteem
 Teamwork
 Good sportsmanship
 Team cohesiveness
No player will be above the team at any time!
Winning is not an accident!
Winning is the result of hard work!
Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance
Every time you hit the ice to play or practice, you must go with everything you’ve got!
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Hockey is a game of controlled aggression. The players who can control their emotions and
channel their aggression will always persevere!
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If you are doing this for anyone other than yourself, you are making a big mistake!
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Are you really willing to give everything it takes individually for this team to succeed?
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“Man’s finest hour, his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear, is the moment when he has
worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle, victorious.”
Vince Lombardi
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You play like you prepare. You win through preparation. The objective is to win!
HHS Ice Hockey Guiding Principles
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Objectives for the Season
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1. Develop Teamwork
2. Tradition
3. Pride
4. Hard work ethic
5. Sportsmanship
Win Preseason Tournament
Win Holiday Tournament
Win Freedom Tournament
Win GNASH Division
Win GNASH Season (best overall record)
Win GNASH Year End Tournament
Win State Championship!
Recommend 4 players for the Chicago Showcase
Game Day and Practice Guidelines
Game Day: All players will be required to wear a dress shirt with tie, dress pants, and dress
shoes for all HHS and GNASH games and tournaments. This means you must look in a neat and
professional manner. Failure to follow this rule will result in sitting out a period of a game per
incident.
Jerseys: Are to be kept looking neat, on hangers, not bunched up in hockey bags. The only time
a jersey may be worn is for games or pictures. Failure to follow this rule will result in sitting out
a period of a game per incident.
Conflicting Schedules/Outside Activities: Players must understand the importance of having
all players on the ice for practice. This is vital to the team’s cohesiveness and mental preparation
for upcoming games. Players’ who are involved in other activities such as jobs, other hockey
teams, etc., must manage their schedule to avoid a conflict with games or practices as much as
possible. If the coaches can mange their schedules to meet the team’s needs, we expect the player
to do the same.
Practices: Any player missing practice must call Coach Tim Rathert @ (615) 478-1770; all
calls are to be made prior to practice. Failure to call will result in being benched. Calls must be
made by the players. Excuses after the fact will not be accepted.
Coaches will decide the validity of the player’s excuse. An invalid excuse will result in being
benched one period for the next game. (Example: Miss one practice in one week-miss one period
of game that week, miss two practices in one week-miss, two periods of game that week, etc.)
Coaching staff has the option of a more severe penalty including season suspension.
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What’s Expected
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HHS players will be coached in the fundamentals of the game of hockey.
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HHS players are strong, quick skaters; they will learn how to play defensively and
how to put the puck in the net offensively.
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HHS players will be well disciplined and know the difference between self-defense,
retaliation and retribution.
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HHS players will learn the coaches’ system; they will think of their team 1st, their
teammates 2nd, and of themselves last!
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HHS players will know the importance of doing their best in school.
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HHS players will love to compete against the best and will succeed through
individual hard work and collective teamwork!
Player Code
 Players are to respect coaches, parents, ice officials, and other authority figures at all
times.
 Players are student’s first, hockey players second.
 Players are to respect each other on and off the ice at all times.
 If I am injured and cannot give 100%, it is a disservice to my team mates if I do not
inform Coach.
 Players are to behave as gentlemen. Remember you are representing Hendersonville High
School and the HHS Hockey Team.
 Dress code is in effect by the first game of the season.
 Players are to go over their equipment the day before practice and game.
DO NOT come to practice fixing sticks or equipment.
 Players are to keep the locker room clean at all times.
 Players are to be ready 15 minutes before games and practices.
THIS IS THE COACHES’ TIME.
 Players are to stretch prior to taking the ice.
Each violation of player code will result in a one-period suspension for first offense, twoperiod suspension for second offense etc. Coaching staff has the option of a more severe
penalty including season suspension for repetitive violations.
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The Team
Primary Roster: If in the opinion of the Head Coach there are enough capable players the team
will consist of a Primary(Bench) Roster of 17 players.
2 Goalies
4 Defensemen
9 Forwards
2 Swingmen
USA Hockey and GNASH guidelines allow teams a Bench Roster of 2 goalies and 18 skaters.
This roster must be registered before the season begins but can be amended until January 15.
Making the Primary(Bench) Roster is no guarantee you will stay there. There will be ongoing
evaluation of all players.
HHS Varsity Hockey will dress the players that give us the best shot at success!
Coach may choose to dress more or less players if the situation warrants.
Conditional Roster: The Roster will include 3 Conditional Roster players.
1. Conditional Roster spots will be selected on or before October 1.
2. These players will participate in all practices, team meetings, clinics and camps.
3. These players are required to participate in either the NYHL or SI house leagues if
available for their age classification.(Fees will be deducted from team fees.)
4. In the event of illness, injury, suspension or situational need these players may be moved
temporarily or permanently to the primary roster. THIS IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF ICE TIME
Red Shirt Roster: This roster is contingent upon skill and participation.
1. Red Shirt Roster spots will be selected on or before October 1.
2. These players will participate in all summer practices, restricted season practices,
team meetings, clinics and camps.
3. These players are required to participate in either the NYHL or SI house leagues if
available for their age classification.(Fees will be deducted from team fees.)
4. In the event of illness, injury, suspension or situational need these players may be moved
temporarily or permanently to the conditional roster before January 15.
THIS IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF ICE TIME
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Off Ice and Off Season Conditioning
 HHS Open Hockey Wednesday’s from 8-10pm May 19 – June 30. Pay as you go $10.00
per session. (This is not mandatory and if poorly attended this program will change)
 Off Season Ice Practice – Begins July 6, 2004. Every Tuesday @ Centennial Sportsplex
until October when GNASH schedule takes effect.
 Off Season Skill Development Program-Every Thursday July 8-August 12 @ Power Play
Hockey
 Off Season Strength Conditioning to begin mid August – (Program pending)
 Dry land training to begin September 6
 Participation is required
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Zero Tolerance
 NO FIGHTING in the locker room or anytime with teammates. You will be asked to
leave. Breaking this rule will require the player or players to meet with coaches before
being reinstated.
 NO USE OF DRUGS, TOBACCO OR ALCOHOL will be tolerated. This is a
GNASH rule, an HHS Athletic Policy and a team rule. First offense, game suspension,
Second offense rest of season. Breaking this rule will require the player or players to
meet with school official and coach before being reinstated.
 TEAM BEHAVIOR is the responsibility of all parents, players and coaches and will be
monitored on and off the ice to ensure that HHS and GNASH are viewed in a positive
manner. Any confirmed damage will be the sole responsibility of the team. Suspensions
and or removal from the team will be determined by coach.
 NO THEFT of any sort from anyone or any place will be tolerated. Violation of this rule
will result in an automatic 10 day suspension from the team pending further investigation.
 CURFEW will be implemented the night before each game. First offense will result in a
one-period suspension, second offense, two-period suspension etc. Coaching staff has
the option of a more severe penalty including season suspension.
Player Grievances. If and when they arise, these should be brought to Coach Rathert privately
by the player as soon as possible. As coach, I will respect and give due diligence to your
concerns when presented in a reasonable, rational, mature manner.
Ice Time. There is no guarantee of Ice Time. Team selection, line and special team assignments
as well as ice time decisions will be made by the coaching staff based upon performance on and
off the ice.
I have received and read the guidelines set forth for the Hendersonville High School Ice Hockey
Team. I understand and accept these guidelines and am dedicated to put forth my best efforts
towards the success of HHS Ice Hockey.
Ice Hockey is an expensive and inconvenient sport in Hendersonville, TN. Before you make the
commitment of time and money, be sure you are dedicated and prepared to make the sacrifices
necessary to achieve the “opportunity to succeed” as an HHS Ice Hockey Team Member.
Player: __________________________________________
Date: ____________
Parent: __________________________________________
Date: ____________
Coach: __________________________________________
Date: ____________
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