INTRODUCING OUR U11AA HEAD COACH FOR THE 2025-26 SEASON
🎉🎉MIKE PAYNE🎉🎉
Contact Coach Payne via email at: [email protected]
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Bench Banter: Get to Know Coach Payne 🏒🔥
Warm Up: 🎤🏒 Behind the Bench – Get the "411"!📞
How many years have you been coaching hockey?
18
What Coaching Certifications/Qualifications do you have?
Coach 1, Coach 2 and Development 1
What is your playing experience?
Played with the University of Waterloo Warriors Men's hockey team.
1st Period: 🏒📣 Reasons for Coaching – The "Why" Behind the Whistle? 🔥
Why did you become a hockey coach?
To help players get better!
What's your Coaching Philosophy/Approach?
Situational - instant feedback!
2nd Period: Chalk Talk Choices🏒📝
Favourite NHL Team/Player?
Minnesota North Starts (now the Dallas Stars)
Favourite Drill or Skill to Teach?
3-Player Weave
What your Players would say that you always say/yell during practices or games?
"Move your feet!!"
3rd Period: Fun Facts & Personal Picks!🎉📢
What do you enjoy doing away from the rink?
Mountain biking at Waterloo Hydrocut
Favourite Movie, Book or TV Show?
🎬Slapshot
Favourite Pre-Game Meal or Snack?
Protein smoothie
Favourite Music Artist or Song?
Guns 'n Roses
Overtime: Final Buzzer🏒🔔
What's one piece of advice you'd give your players?
Push yourself to get better!
Anything else you would like to share about yourself?
Make hockey a family event!
I have over 18 years of coaching experience with WMHA (IP to U18AAA), Alliance Development Programs and roles as an Assistant with KW Siskins (Waterloo). I am an active alumnus of the University of Waterloo Warriors Men’s Hockey team. My coaching philosophies include Having Fun, Hard Work, Skill Development and Teamwork!
Once a Wolf, Always at Wolf!
🏒 Game Over, Coach’s Call!
That’s the final buzzer on our Q&A with Coach Payne! Stick taps to you for sharing your story!
Looking forward to seeing Coach Payne and the U11AA Waterloo Wolves in action in 2025-26!
For 2025-26 Programming Information, including Prep Skates, Evaluation Registration and Seasonal Information, please contact the WMHA Office at: [email protected]
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