junior recruiting packet

New Jersey Junior Titans
Mission Statement
The objective of the Junior Titans hockey program is
to develop and promote aspiring hockey players to
attain their short term and long term goals both on
the ice and in the classroom.
It is the focus of the Junior Titans program to
prepare our players for the realities they will face
when competing at the higher levels of hockey
whether it be in Junior, College, or professional
hockey. Also, we will prepare them for the
educational requirements and opportunities that
are associated with the next level of ice hockey.
We pride ourselves on development and consistency.
Hockey is a vehicle players should use to help
create opportunities on and off the ice. We believe
that our hockey lessons are life lessons, and the
tools we give our athletes to succeed will assist
them in all of their future endeavors.
The League
The Eastern Hockey League is
comprised of 18 top-level
organizations dedicated to the goal
of college advancement. EHL teams
are fully committed to the USA
Hockey Junior Model and all EHL organizations
have a rich history of producing tomorrow’s
NCAA and NHL stars. The EHL operating
standards mirror USA Hockey Tier II standards
and guarantee that each player is given the best
opportunity to receive maximum exposure to NCAA
and NHL scouts. The 18 EHL organizations
combined for more than 140 NCAA commitments
during the 2012-2013 season and have a proven
track record of preparing young hockey players
for college hockey and beyond. Alumni include
NHLers such as Kris Kreider, John Carlson, Rob
Scuderi and Jarred Tinordi.
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Met League
The Metropolitan Junior
Hockey League is commonly
referred to as the longest operating junior hockey
league in the United States. The MET League is
comprised of 26 teams, spread across the Eastern
seaboard from New Hampshire through Maryland, that
play a 24 week season with the chance at playoffs and
the prestigious Keegan Cup. The MJHL conducts
showcases throughout the season to market its
member teams and their players. Alumni include
NHLers such as Jim Dowd, Nick Fotiu, Mike Richter, and
Michael Komisarek.
Program
Highlights
EHL: #1 Team in Organization
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4 Practices per week
Skills sessions with professional skills coach John Morea
Gym at rink, daily video sessions, college advising via professional
coaching staff, online school availability, three area community colleges,
educational consultant, player profiles via cardinal sports group
Summer workout plan, benchmark testing and evaluation, rapid shot shot
and rapid hands
2 organization owned ice facilities, home arena capacity seating for 1,500
plus 4 executive suites and private club
44 game regular season including 4 showcases for advanced exposure to
NHL and NCAA scouts
Professionally produced broadcasts with play by play through fast
hockey
Met Team: Developmental Junior Team
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Dedicated locker room, 40-50 game schedule, 3 on ice practices
Video sessions, access to all off ice training facilities, extra edge, rapid
shot and rapid hands
Cardinal sports profiles, college advising, educational consultant
Fast hockey broadcast of all games
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New Jersey Junior Titans
Professional
Coaching
Playing experience at every college level: NCAA DI, NCAA
DIII, CIS, ACHA D1
George Haviland Jr: Hockey Director and Principal
Owner
Founder of New Jersey Junior Titans
In over 20 years of coaching experience at the
mite through Junior Levels, Coach Haviland has 6
league championships, 5 district championships,
and 3 national tournament appearances
Randy Walker: Assistant GM and Director of Recruiting
"I received great coaching while playing
for the Titans, playing for George Haviland
Jr, he taught me what it would take to
compete and be successful at the next
level. I credit the Titan organization for a
lot of my success which I’ve had as a
hockey player.” Colby Cohen AHL
Providence Bruins and Frozen Four
winning goal scorer for the BU 2010
champs
Scout for Peterborough Petes (OHL)
Guided 6 different teams to National Tournament
Competition
Mike Haviland: Skills and Strategy Consultant
Current head coach Hershey Bears (AHL)
Assistant coach of Stanley Cup Champion Chicago
Blackhawks in 2010
“Over the numerous seasons I played with the Titans I was provided
with superior coaching that helped me to develop the essential tools
needed to become a successful hockey player at the next level. George
Haviland, Mike Haviland, Randy Walker and all the rest of my Titan
coaches pushed me to the best of my abilities on a daily basis which
not only developed me into a good hockey player, but also a good
person.” Kevin Kielt, four year player at Boston University and is
enjoying a successful career at Merrill Lynch as an investment professional.
Pat Dapuzzo: Consultant of Player Personnel
20 years as NHL Linesman and Current
scout with Toronto Maple Leafs
Brandon Kape: Coach and Scout
4 Year Head Coach Met Team
3 Playoff Appearances
Rocky Romanella: Coach and Hockey
Operations
Playing and coaching experience at
NCAA DIII and ACHA DI levels
Video Coach/scout/on ice skills
Goalie Coach: Future Pro Goalie School
Tony Valentino: Coach and Scout
2 Time AJHL Champion and Allstar with Walpole Express
John Morea: Skills Coach
Protégé of Paul Vincent and
current skills coach for Florida
Panthers (NHL)
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College Placement is Primary Goal
Making our players academically attractive to as many colleges as possible is a
critical component of our program. Every player’s educational plan is
individually developed with our educational coordinator. We expect our Junior
players to follow a progressive plan that matches their hockey potential and
their academic potential. If you are not serious about preparing for your career
after hockey, perhaps you have come to the wrong club. We work with you to help
you maintain your NCAA eligibility and options. Your individual objectives are
important. Having placed hundreds of players over the past 15 years into
college, we know that there is a school for every player and a player for every
school. We have relationships
with the coaching staffs, an
alumni network to expose you to
the schools where you best fit
athletically and academically.
“George, I wanted to give you a heads up
that I committed to Yale last night for the
2014 season. Obviously I’m very excited and
wanted to thank you for everything that you
have done for me to help make this happen.
All my years with the Titans definitely made it
possible for this to happen. Thanks again for
all your help and encouragement. I hope to see you up at the rink soon" Dan O’Keefe Yale 2018
Titan Alumni Network
An active Alumni Network is invaluable to the club. Because many of our alumni
have had very good outcomes, they are happy to maintain a relationship with the
organization. Our youngest alumni return from college at breaks to share their
experiences and some coach youth teams or play in our high level JHL Summer
Pro-Am league. Older alums who have settled in the area are happy to help with
job and internship opportunities. We have alumni who are hockey directors,
recruit and coach at the college level and NHL coach Mike Haviland who
coached for our program before moving on to become a Trenton Titans Hall of
Fame coach in the ECHL, AHL coach of the year, and Stanley Cup with the
Blackhawks in 2010. Mike can open doors and provide a very real perspective for
those looking for professional opportunities.
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New Jersey Junior Titans
Life as a titan
Billeting
All New Jersey Junior Titan Players are placed with
host families during their time in Middletown. Players
move in with these families prior to Training Camp and
live with the family until the end of the season. The host
families are interviewed and approved by Junior Titans Management and are also
subject to a background check by the appropriate local Police Department. Host
Families are paid directly by the Junior Titans Hockey Club and are responsible
for caring for players and providing them with meals, laundry and a comfortable
home environment. The parents of the Junior Titan player are advised of Host
Families that are available during the summer prior to arriving at Training Camp.
Interviews are arranged by Owner/General Manager/Coach George Haviland
who coordinates the placement of all players with host
families.
Accommodations
Single or double bed per player with a good mattress.
Dresser & closet space.
desk space for studying & homework.
A player may share a room with another player, but not
with another member of the billet family.
The billet family supplies towels & soap
Personal items such as shampoo, toothpaste and other
toiletries are the responsibility of the player.
Parking space should be provided for players with their
own vehicle (note: not all
players will have vehicles).
*Job Opportunities available
Titans’ players are all able to work in any capacity at the
rink or on the facility, whether it’s in the pro shop or
lifeguarding at the pool, employment opportunities are
available
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Titans in the Community
Titans Mentor Program
Every Junior Titan player is assigned one
player from the Titan youth program to
look after, help with hockey or non-hockey
related issues, attend games, essentially be
a big brother. The Titan mentor program
creates a greater sense of family for the
club and allows our younger players to
have role models from within our own
organization.
Community Service
Former Titan player Jack Walchessen and
Captain of his OHL Peterboro Petes team exemplifies our attitude toward
community. Not every junior player can make the same impact as Jack, but we ask
them to try to be like Jack. Remember, we are growing young men, and we expect
them to commit to community service.
“It was an honor to be selected to accept the Dan Snyder Memorial Trophy as the OHL’s Humanitarian of the Year,”
said Walchessen. “Junior hockey is a lot about growing as a person and learning to conduct yourself as a
professional." Jack Walchessen Peterboro Petes’06-‘11
Points of Interest
Equipment package – Gloves, Helmets,
Shells, Jersey, Socks, apparel
2 meals on every road trip – chartered bus
to every road game
Partnership with Marriot Hotels to
ensure quality stays
Gym in rink through Extra Edge Academy
Total Combines powered by Sport Testing
– The leader in Athlete Assessment
NHL Combine atmosphere
If you want to properly prepare for the next
Most accurate results
level, then the New Jersey Junior Titans
is the organization for you!
Know where you stand against the
competition
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New Jersey Junior Titans
Contact Information
George Haviland
732-580-9429
[email protected]
Randy Walker
732-221-5350
[email protected]
Rocky Romanella
770-337-1342
[email protected]
Tony Valentino
732-718-4870
[email protected]
Brandon Kape
908-380-7314
[email protected]
Pat Dapuzzo
201-575-0906
[email protected]
Tryout Information and options
www.jrtitans.com
Tryouts begin April 8
EHL Spring Showcase May 16-18 2014, Haverhill, MA
EHL Summer Showcase
*check website and contact any personnel on questions regarding spring and
summer showcases.
Follow us on twitter: @JR_Titans
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