Ian Starkman
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(905) 301-3528
I grew up playing in the GTHL at the AAA level with both the Mississauga Reps and Rebels. I learned most of my core values from playing high level hockey and still, to this day the majority of my close friends have come from the game I love. I played a year of Jr B for the Guelph Dominators and an additional year for the Kingsville Comets Jr C while attending the University of Windsor. At the end of my playing career I turned to giving back to Hockey by being an assistant coach with the Mississauga Senators for 3 seasons followed by 2 seasons with the Toronto Patriots of the OJHL.
My coaching philosophy for the U9 level is for the kids to feel part of a team and learn the game. These kids should understand the importance of being on a team and attending practices, games and tournaments together. Making sure we are a solid group that works hard together and gives back to the community is important to me. On the ice we will focus on their skills including skating, puck handling, passing and shooting. This year we will work on game development and positions to prepare the kids for full ice hockey.
This season will be a big year for this group as we move into full ice hockey and prepare for AAA hockey. Our team will practice 3 times a week and look to participate in 4 tournaments throughout the season while playing in the Tri County League. My team will be a focus group while bring energy to the rink each and every day.