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Some of my team's
accomplishments while serving our community with MOHA (selected
items)
League /
Player Development
– Developed our House League Senior Convenor role, into an active House
League Committee to provide a balanced perspective and input on House
League operations. Have built a committed group of quality individuals
who work as a team to manage our program and identify opportunities to
improve what is already a great House League offer.
During my
tenure as Vice President, our House League has grown from approximately
150 teams and 2,400 participants to 232 teams and 3,600 participants. We
have evolved to: single year age groups to Major Midget, added a
“Juvenile” division to support our older players and have three levels
at most ages to provide a better quality program and learning
environment. Our teams routinely enter and challenge or win select level
tournaments as they are “not accepted” in many House League events.
Developed “Gold Standard” Timbit Program
– Our
program is recognized by the OMHA, Tim Hortons, Maple Leaf Sports and
Entertainment and other centres as “Best in Class”. I have had the
privilege of presenting our program at the ACC for Tim Hortons and MLSE
“Coaches helping Coaches” development seminars. Recognized by being
asked to provide our “Timbits” as cast for Tim Hortons commercials and
to attend shoots as an “expert” contributor.
House
League Goalie Program
– Two seasons ago introduced a highly successful and unique to Oakville
training program to support our House League goalies with qualified
instruction at very low cost.
MOHA –
Use of Gyms Program
– Introduced a new program last year to allow teams (Town Rep and House
League) the opportunity to develop team dynamics in an off ice
environment conducive to teaching and learning – very successful – no
additional cost to participants.
Coach
Recognition and Support
– Introduced a program last season to support each new House League Head
Coach with pucks, a whiteboard and whistle to offset “cost” of getting
involved – very well received.
Volunteer Training Reimbursement
– Introduced program to provide partial reimbursement for Coach and
Trainer programs (Town Rep and House League).
Enhanced Volunteer Recognition
– Established and updated House League Convenor Honourarium program.
Instituted new “Unsung Hero” awards and revitalized and host annual key
volunteer evening.
Coach
and Convenor Guidelines
– Developed and updated guidelines and best practice documents for our
House League Coaches and Convenors to assist them in their roles. These
guidelines have been used as a base for other organizations.
Ice
Negotiation / Scheduling
– Negotiate
with Town on behalf of MOHA for all ice hours and blocks relative to
other users and conflicts. Member of user committee that developed Town
ice allocation formula and successfully lobbied for improved hours,
increased hours and rate relief (Town Rep and House League).
MOHA
Tournament Support –
Over the
years I have been a big supporter of and contributor to both the Town
Rep Richard Bell and House League Frank Sabatino tournaments. With
respect to the Richard Bell tournament for a number of years I did all
scheduling and was on site for the duration of the tournament to manage
all “game / scoring / rules” issues.
MOHA
Volunteer Database
– Designed association volunteer database that includes over 2,000
individuals and serves as a key reference source for volunteer
identification, information tracking and selection for team roles.
MOHA
Website
– Developed MOHA web site, established ISP and serve as Webmaster
Recognition for MOHA as key OMHA Development Centre
– Gained MOHA recognition as a great development centre. Chosen by the
OMHA to host initial Development II and Combined Pilot Clinics. In
addition, I have been invited to present “MOHA way” at OMHA Development
Workshops. When changes are proposed the comment is “Ask Oakville what
they think”!
Uniform
Sourcing –
Manage
contract and relationship with uniform supplier (Town Rep and House
League) including the introduction of the current upgraded House League
uniforms.
Introduced
“OAKVILLE” logo for the Minor Bantam and up sweaters.
Sourced
Funding
– solicited and earned funding from a number of sources to support
association development (Bell Community Spirit / True Sport, Oakville
Sports Council – multiple, Tim Hortons). Funds supported purchase of
goal tending equipment and reimbursement of volunteer training. |
