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U12 | Aug 01, 2025 | Ryan Bayne | 39 views
Welcome to U12 Select 25/26
Welcome, my name is Ryan Bayne, and it is my privilege to be the Head Coach for Waterloo Wolves U12 Select team for the 2025-2026 season.  If you’re considering WMHA Select hockey and want to learn more about me and my coaching approach, please see my summary below.  I am looking forward to a great season ahead!

Coach Biography

I’ve played hockey at all levels of minor hockey—from house league to AAA.  After minor hockey I played Jr. B/C before attending University of Guelph where I played my last year of Jr. B.  I’ve been living in Waterloo for several years now, and I began coaching in 2019 when my son started with WMHA.  I’ve been on the ice ever since, including the past two seasons as Head Coach for the 2014 birth year Select team.

Coaching Certifications/Qualifications

  • Coach 1 and Coach 2
  • HTCP Trainers Certification
  • Development 1 Trained (working on Development 1 Certification)

Coaching Philosophy/Approach 
Winning is fun, and we will aim to win, but my primary philosophy will be player development. I know many of the players aspire to play rep hockey, and with the help of assistant coaches and parents, I’ll do everything I can to support them on that journey.

Coaching Style

Just like the players are trying to get better on the ice, so am I, with my understanding and approach to coaching.  In general, I utilize Hockey Canada Player Development tools as my foundation and then tailor my approach to meet the needs of each player and the team.  My style blends structure with flexibility, and I try to mix in a little fun too. 

Waterloo Wolves Select Hockey

Participation in the Waterloo Wolves Select program requires a unique commitment to both your HL team and our Select team.  To play on our 2025-2026 U12 Select team you must be registered with WMHA and participate in the WMHA HL program.  Select hockey offers players additional ice and a chance to compete at a more advanced level of play with additional practices, games, tournaments, Alliance Championship and team social events. 

I look forward to seeing all the players interested in being part of the U12 Select Team on the ice in just a few short weeks.

 
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