Learn to Play & 6u
Welcome to the Learn to Play and 6u team page!
Our Learn to Play program is designed for players new to hockey, and for kids aged 3-6.
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Meet Your Coaches
Ryan Perkins
Head Coach
Get to know me:
I help coach the Learn to Play kids, I got into hockey back when the Kearney YMCA had roller hockey as a youth sport. I was 4 at the time. And have been playing ice hockey ever since. My favorite part of being a coach is being able to see the kids grow into the game of hockey, as well as just to have fun out on the ice.
Matt Harsch
Assistant Coach
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Roni Hodges
Assistant Coach
Get to know me:
Watching kids learn something they didn't know how to do and get excited about it is the best part of hockey! Growing up, we would start a game of hockey and kids would come and go for hours. We called it “bloody blades” and it became the highlight for all the kids. Hockey develops physical and mental skills that will be useful lifelong!
Logan Dowhy
Assistant Coach
Get to know me:
My father was born and raised in Canada so it was just in my blood to play hockey. I started the first year Tri-City had a youth program.
The best thing about coaching is watching the young kids progress from not able to stand on the ice to playing the game.
Tyson Murphy
Assistant Coach
Get to know me:
I love seeing the moment where a skill or technique 'clicks' for someone learning something new. Some of my best memories are playing floor hockey in garages with friends. It is impossible not to fall in love with the game.
Jason Heater
Assistant Coach
Get to know me:
Sharing my love of the game with the kiddos & seeing their confidence grow as they learn new skills is my favorite part. My mom bought me my first stick at age 10 after attending an Avalanche game and I've been around the game since. I appreciate the opportunity to share the game that we all love.
Team Managers
Each age level has a pair of managers that volunteer their time to help everything go smoothly.
Meet your managers:
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Quick Facts
Structure: House
Main Focus: Fun
Secondary Focuses: Retaining Players, engagement, active practices, age-appropriate training and basic skating development
Goal
The goal of this age division is to get kids comfortable on the ice and in their skates.
Practice Balance
Skating: 80%
Stick Skills: 10%
Small Area Drills: 10%
Team Tactics: 0%
Schedule
Practice times may vary week to week depending on ice availability.
Click Here to view the schedule as a google calendar
Locker Room Policy
This age level can change into and out of hockey gear within any of the locker rooms and the hallway with the rental skates. Dressing in the tunnel area (where the zamboni drives) is strictly prohibited. Parents are allowed inside of locker rooms.
Gear Rental
Need equipment for your player(s)?
Contact Kaleb Meyer to learn more about our free equipment rental program!
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