SHS Boys’ Hockey
Team Goals:
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Practice with a purpose
Outwork our opponents
Continuous improvement
Conference Champions
Section Champions
State Tournament
State Champions
SHS Boys’ Hockey
Coaches Expectations of Each Player
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Bring a positive, “Team First” attitude to the rink each day
- We can do anything we put our minds to, if we work together
- We will be successful if we do things for the team, rather than ourselves
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Hard work is what makes a champion
- We want to be better at the end of the year than at the start
- Hustle in practice leads to hustle in games
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Believe in your teammates, coaching staff, and yourself
- Confidence makes us unstoppable
- Everyone wants to do their best, show them you believe they can
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High expectations in the classroom, on the rink, and in the community
- School comes first; we will take academic progress very seriously
- Attendance/behavior in school is a direct reflection of our program
- Be prompt to practices and games, commitment shows
- We all represent SHS Hockey everywhere we go
- You never get a second chance to make a first impression
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Have Fun!
- Play hockey for the right reasons, because you enjoy it!
- Soak up the moments in every practice, every game, and time spent with
your teammates because it goes fast
- Don’t interfere with others’ rights to get the most out of their experience
SHS Boys’ Hockey
Team Member Expectations
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Team members must attend all scheduled practices. Only if arrangements are made with Coach
Engstrom in advance may an athlete have an excused absence from practice. Please do not
schedule non injury or illness appointments during practice. Situations that occur that are
outstanding circumstances will be excused. An unexcused absence will result in being
suspended for part or all of the next competition. Detention is an unexcused absence.
B.
Team members in other school related activities (Debate, Speech, Chess, Student Council, Math
Team, Band, etc.) during the hockey season, must submit a schedule that indicates conflict dates
and times.
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If you leave school during the day and will not be at practice, please leave Coach Engstrom a
voice or text message at 952-353-7005 (my cell phone) or by email
(lengstro@shakopee.k12.mn.us) during the day (telling another team member to give a
message to the coach is not acceptable).
D.
If you are injured you must immediately report to Coach Engstrom and then report to the school
athletic trainer. The athletic trainer is not a doctor, but will refer you for diagnosis if necessary.
You should not miss practice because of an injury, unless special circumstances prohibit it. The
trainer will give you alternative workouts and develop a course of therapy for your injury. You
may miss practice for doctor’s appointments concerning your injury. Do not miss practice
because you feel you are injured.
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All team members are expected to follow the training guidelines set up by the MSHSL.
F.
If an individual cannot meet the expectations set out for the 2011-2012 season, there are a
number of steps that will be followed to help the student/athlete meet the expectations and help
the program maintain a level of excellence and pride. (In other words, if you are having a
problem, here are the steps to follow to resolve the conflict(s).)
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Conference with captain(s) to solve conflict.
Conference with Coach Engstrom and captain(s) to solve conflict.
Conference with Coach Engstrom, student/athlete and Parents.
Conference with Coach Engstrom, student/athlete, Parents, and Athletic Director to evaluate
the athlete’s situation to determine if athlete should remain on the team.
*If you are having a problem, come talk to the captains or me FIRST. Your first reaction to a possible
conflict should not be complaining to teammates or having your parent(s) contact me. You need to
communicate with the coaches in a mature manner.
G. It is a privilege to be part of this hockey team, not a right. You DO NOT reserve the right to equal
playing time. Your skill, effort, and attitude will determine this. This is NOT a club team; our goal is to
be very competitive within the MSHSL. The coaching staff will determine playing time based on what
they feel is best for the TEAM. Each individual player will have different roles on the team and every
role is important in helping our team to achieve our common goals.
“If you miss one practice, your teammates notice. If you miss two practices, your coach notices. If
you miss three practices, your competition notices.”
Player, Parent, Coach, and Fan Conduct
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SHS hockey coaches expect all players, coaches, parents, and fans to have class in their actions.
Respect for all participating teams, coaches, fans, and officials is not only encouraged, but also
expected.
Support for our program, our coaches, our school, and our teams at all levels of play will make us a
much stronger organization.
Locker Room
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Keep all locker rooms and storage areas clean at all times.
Keep all equipment in the lockers and locked up when not in use.
No horseplay, remember you are representing our program.
Everyone is responsible for making sure the floor is spotless before we leave.
Equipment
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Everyone is responsible for any equipment checked out to you.
Check the condition of your equipment the night before a game or practice.
Each player is required to wear the school issued game equipment on game nights, and to provide their
own necessary equipment, and is not to wear game jerseys, game socks to practice.
Please be sure ALL EQUIPMENT is TURNED IN as soon as the season has ended! Fines will be
handed out and you will not be able to participate in another sport until you have turned in all of your
school issued equipment. Fines will also be issued to any damaged equipment (special circumstances
will be considered).
Game Travel
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It is Shakopee High School policy that all players must ride the school- sponsored transportation to and
from every contest when provided. Knowing that emergency situations do arise, a permission slip must
be pre-signed by the parent who will provide substitute transportation. Under no circumstances will
students be allowed to provide their own method of transportation when the district provides
transportation.
Practice and Game Participation
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All registration forms and fees must be turned in before players will be allowed to participate. Each
player will also need to turn in the proper forms handed out by the coaching staff with their signature as
well as the signature of their parent(s) before they are allowed to participate.
All equipment from any other sport must be turned for a player to be eligible.
Anyone missing school for more than three class periods will not be allowed to participate in any
activity that day.
Players are expected to be at every practice, game, and team function. Playing time may be decreased if
this is not the case.
Parental Concerns/Conflict
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It is our belief that all parties involved in any conflict, which may arise want one thing, what is best for
the student-athlete. Because of this reason we have come up with a few guidelines to follow when
addressing a concern.
We will only speak to a concerned parent after we have talked to a concerned athlete first.
The time to discuss a concern is not at the heat of the moment at the ice rink. Please follow the school wide
athletic protocol of the “24 hour rule.” Instead we will deal with all concerns in a timely and professional
manner.
*Emails concerning playing time will not be responded to.
Any time a meeting is required to solve an issue with a parent, the athlete and the coaching staff must also be
involved.
Our team will have success if everyone (parents, athletes, and coaches) works together, and most importantly
supports each other.
We will always be open to questions and concerns, but please be considerate to our friends and family members
and direct those concerns to us only. (Voicing them in the stands doesn’t solve anything).
Parent Signature________________________________________________Date__________________
2011 – 2012 SHS Boys’ Hockey Commitments
I will…
Hockey On-Ice
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Put the team and the program first above individual recognition and accomplishments.
Attend all games, practices, and team functions.
Be on time for ALL practices (be on the ice at the scheduled start time).
Work hard every day in practice – always strive to get better through effort.
Have a positive attitude during practices and games – support your teammates.
Focus on the task at hand (next drill, next shift, next period, etc).
Block shots whenever I have the opportunity.
Do not take a retaliation penalty, unnecessary or lazy penalties.
Go directly to the box if I receive a penalty and do not argue with an official.
Hockey Off-Ice
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Follow ALL MSHSL rules (drinking, tobacco, drugs, harassment, hazing, theft, etc.) even when no one is
looking.
Be on time for team meetings, weight training, buses, team meals, etc.
Have a binder or folder that can hold any handouts during the season.
Dress as a team in school, (as directed by team leaders), at home games at away games/on road trips.
Commit to proper nutrition and proper rest.
Pick up the locker room trash (tape, misc. garbage) everyday.
Help out with picking up pucks, moving nets after practice and other daily chores.
Commit to quiet, uninterrupted focus on bus trips, before games, and between periods in the locker room.
Never talk negatively about any teammate to another player, friend in school, etc. If I have an issue with someone
on the team I will address it with them in a safe, confidential manner or meet with the coaching staff to resolve the
issue.
School/Classroom/Community
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Attend all classes except for an authorized appointment, extreme illness, etc. (no sleeping in after games or
because you are too tired to go to school).
Improve on my cumulative GPA throughout the school year by maintaining or improving on grades.
Be on time to every class. Do not receive any tardies without a pass.
Represent the team and program with a high standard of citizenship, and character in the classroom, hallways, and
lunchroom through my behavior. Go above and beyond to excel in this area (behavior in class, punctuality, work
ethic with homework, etc.).
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Go out of my way to always say please and thank you (especially to the parents who provide so much for all of us
– team meals, fundraisers, love and support).
Player Signature_____________________________________________Date________________
SHS Hockey
Character, Commitment, & Chemistry
SHS Boys Hockey Players,
Welcome to the SHS Boys’ Hockey Program. For our program to be successful and gain mutual
respect throughout the hockey community, we must first reflect on some basic principles of life in our actions.
First, our attitude will determine whom we are regardless of the circumstances that lay ahead. Attitude
is a significant indicator of success. It defines who a person is and how they react to situations they may
encounter in life. Within a structured group or team, it is essential that coaches and players possess the energy
and enthusiasm to accomplish the goals set for the season. Combined with an enthusiastic approach, a positive
attitude will produce overachievers in life.
Secondly, we show respect. On and off the ice, we treat people with dignity and respect. Within a
team, there are many different personalities that need to be recognized by the team members. Every player has
a role in the team’s success and needs to be respected for their efforts and opinions. They need to be treated on
an equal basis both as a person and as an athlete. We intend to show respect first, in order to gain respect from
others. We believe that this is the best way to interact within a structured organization.
Third, our actions reflect discipline. A structured lifestyle emphasizing academics and athletics will
determine the personality that a team emits. Our actions in competition are direct reflections of the discipline
that we present off the ice.
Fourth, we are committed and dedicated to the team. This means that each individual takes
accountability and responsibility for important actions such as showing up to practice on time, working your
hardest at every practice (during every drill), exerting your best effort in the weight-room, and putting
everything you have into each shift of every game. Understanding that everything we do and accomplish we do
and accomplish together; push each other harder to make us better so we can achieve more.
Finally, we are a family. We will thrive off our chemistry and commitment to each other. We have a
feeling of togetherness and determination to be adverse in difficult circumstances. This is often times the most
important characteristic in becoming a champion.
Again, welcome to the SHS Boys’ Hockey Program – I am proud to be a part of this program and
welcome you to the family!
Sincerely,
Lee M Engstrom
Head Hockey Coach
SHS Hockey
Character, Commitment, & Chemistry
Priorities:
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Family
Education
Hockey
Social Life
Team Expectations:
1. Character –
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Defines who a person is and their beliefs.
People with a strong character will make sacrifices
to become successful. This is who you really are!!
Commitment – Making priorities to the team and the individual.
Chemistry – The combination of similar goals and interests
in a group to achieve a goal.
Discipline – The willingness to work and sacrifice individual
gain for the best interest for the team.
Respect –
We believe in showing respect first, in order to
gain respect by our teammates.
Class –
How an individual acts both on and off the ice.
This defines whom a person is in the face of
adversity.
Team Rules:
1. Drugs, Tobacco, Alcohol – Will follow SHS and
MSHSL Policies. Zero tolerance.
2. Behavior – Remember, you represent your family, community,
teammates, coaching staff, and SHS with your actions. You are role models for the
youth hockey players and they look up to you. Be a solid contributor to the
community you live in - act with class!
3. Hazing –
Hazing or any type of harassment of another team member
will not be tolerated in any form. Confirmed behavior of
this nature will result in dismissal from the team.
SHS Boys’ Hockey
Tryout Information
Welcome to the 2011-2012 SHS Boys’ Hockey tryouts. There is some very important information you must be
aware of. In order to tryout you MUST have all of your forms turned in before you will be allowed on the ice.
This means you must take care of this before the afternoon of Monday, November 14th if you plan on trying
out. We will be conducting practice and scrimmage days in order to make our initial team placements.
Tryout Selection Criteria
1. Talent Evaluation – Through practice and scrimmage settings, coaches will evaluate
overall hockey talent including speed, strength, skill, hockey sense and knowledge,
playmaking ability, defensive skills, etc.
2. Foundational Skills – Passion, Determination, and Hard Work will be evaluated before, during, and after
the tryout sessions.
3. Team roster sizes will be determined by the coaching staff and may fluctuate
throughout the season. MSHSL guidelines allow us a maximum of 20 players to be
dressed for any high school hockey contest.
Coaches at the Varsity and JV levels will use the above factors to select the most competitive teams they can.
In addition, the coaching staff will make determinations about the best placement for the development of each
player in the program. Players are constantly being evaluated in these areas over the course of a season,
the off-season, in school, and in the community. This ongoing process rather than just three days of tryouts
allows for the most thorough evaluation and most accurate team placement.
Week 1 Schedule
Monday, November 14th
ALL PLAYERS
5:20-5:30 pm Check-in (MUST have athletic forms/fees in)
ALL PLAYERS
5:45-7:45 pm On-Ice Tryouts
Tuesday, November 15th
ALL PLAYERS
3:30-5:30 pm On-Ice Tryouts
Wednesday, November 16th
ALL PLAYERS
5:00-6:15 pm On-Ice Tryouts
Initial team placements will be made following Wednesday’s tryouts via individual meetings.
Parent(s) Signature(s)___________________________________________________Date____________