My
name is Rob McKinlay and I am pleased to be Head Coach of the U15BB Ayr Rockets
team for 25/26 season. Here is an overview of our team’s plan and some
insight into my coaching philosophy
Season Plan
Our team will plan to enter
in 4 tournaments next season with 3 in the first half, and the final tournament
late in the season. One of the tournaments will be a travel tournament
where we will plan a hotel stay.
We will have a vibrant
exhibition game schedule throughout the season to provide continuity of
development as we progress through the regular season into playoffs and
play-downs.
Coaching and Development Philosophy
The team development will
be balanced between individual skills and team tactics as we build a team
identity that the players will develop with guidance from the coaching staff.
In addition to the
development resources that Ayr Rockets provides, U15BB will have regular power
skating and skills sessions with Shane Johnson of ProEdge Power skating.
My objective as a coach is
to foster a relentlessly positive and fun environment where athletes can
develop their skills and love of the game of hockey in a competitive setting.
I am a team first coach who
appreciates the humility and sportsmanship in the game of hockey.
Simply I ask players to:
1)
Work
Hard
2) Have Fun
3) Get better
Feel free to reach out with
any questions as we move into try outs.