Player-Coach Development Committee (PCDC)
PCDC Member Application for the Upcoming 2026-27 Season
PCDC applications will be reviewed on an annual basis in April after the annual meeting.
All members interested in joining this committee must fill out application for upcoming season, this includes current PCDC members.
Application deadline is Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
Program Development Vision & Values
Purpose:
We want to enhance our coaching philosophy to include all aspects of player development. We want our coaches to get excited about player development and have a solid foundation to build from. To give our coaches the resources necessary to build a proper practice and utilize all opportunities to develop.
Vision: A foundation for long term success
We are here to help the NRYHA members be well prepared in the years ahead. What we are teaching today is meant to assist our players over the next 10 years as they move through all levels. We are focusing on drills that will build fundamental skills clearing the way for practices focused on team oriented systems at higher levels of hockey. Skills First!!!
Focus:
Keep players loving the game by giving it back to THEM. Skill Development-drill in fundamentals so each player has a solid foundation. We must be conducted to accommodate the number of new players who wish to play hockey, and reduce the number who become disenchanted and drop out.
Coaching Philosophy:
Create an environment in which children can learn the basic skills without the distractions that are often associated with an over emphasis on winning. Mastering of fundamental skills and the fun of playing are essential to the development of a LIFELONG interest in the wonderful game of hockey.
Program Development Guidelines
Games, Scrimmages, & Tournament Guidelines
NRYHA will sponsor two (2) tournaments (1 home and 1 away), outside District 2 league play and WAHA playoffs for all traveling levels.
Squirt and U10 traveling teams may schedule additional tournaments*, provided schedules do not exceed 28 total games/scrimmages for the entire season (excluding WAHA playoffs).
Peewee and Bantam divisions may schedule additional scrimmages and tournaments* on an individual team basis that are not to exceed 35 total game\scrimmages (excluding WAHA playoffs).
*In order to participate in additional tournaments, the team must have a parent meeting to discuss the number of tournaments and the resulting cost per player. The team must agree by a minimum of 75% in order to attend additional tournaments. A series of two or more scrimmages requiring out of town hotel accommodations will be considered the same as a tournament. All tournaments, whether held in an indoor arena or played outside on natural ice, must be sanctioned by USA Hockey.