Talbot Trail is the premier destination
for U18A Hockey!
Our program is designed to develop
and prepare players for junior hockey through elite level skill development,
situational awareness and team tactics.
Knowing that not all players want to
play junior hockey, our program is also designed to challenge individuals to
grow and develop as hockey players so that their final years of minor hockey
are their best years. We also aim to equip players with the knowledge and
know-how to one day give back to the game by perhaps becoming coaches
themselves.
So whether you aspire to play junior
hockey or you just want to challenge yourself to grow as a hockey player, then
Talbot Trail is the place for you!
Tryout Information
Tryouts will be held in
September. If you intend on trying out for the Talbot Trail U18A Hockey
Team, please email Coach Josh ([email protected])
with the following information.
First & Last Name
2024/2025 Team
Position
Birth Year
NOTE: Even if you plan on trying out for U18AAA or
junior hockey, please email Coach Josh with your intention of trying out for
Talbot Trail if unsuccessful in making junior or AAA.
About the Coaches
Coach Josh has been involved in coaching minor hockey
for 7 years. This will be his 2nd year as head coach of
the Talbot Trail U18A Hockey Team. He has vast knowledge in hockey
skills, systems and team tactics. His vision for the team is…..
“A team that is fast, skilled and
hard to play against. A team that communicates, moves the puck, is
positionally sound, knows what to do in all situations and has a work ethic
that is second to none."
In order to obtain this vision, Coach
Josh emphasizes hard work, patience and accountability. He also believes
that by striving to obtain this vision, it will lead to players experiencing
success both as individuals and as a team.
Coach Josh’s Playing Experience
Includes:
- Played both forward and defense at every level
- 2 x OMHA Championships with Sun County AAA
- OHF Finalist with Sun County AAA
- Drafted to the OHL Kitchen Rangers
- Played 2 seasons in the Ontario Provincial Jr A Hockey League
- Assistant Captain with the Brampton Capitals Jr A
- Played 2 seasons at the University of Guelph
Coach Rex has been a coach for the past
15 seasons. He was most recently the Head Coach of the U18A Kent
Cobras. Under his guidance, the team went from 4th place in regular
season play to finishing second in the Bluewater division of the OMHA playdowns.
He is appreciative that Coach Josh has reached out to have him on his
staff. Coach Rex strongly believes in continuous development in a
positive and competitive environment. He is also very excited to share
his knowledge of the game and is looking forward to getting this year started.
Coach Chris has over a decade of experience as a goalie
coach at Prospect Athletics. He specializes in developing goaltenders at
competitive levels. Currently, he serves as the Goalie Coach for the
Amherstburg Admirals Jr C team as well as the U16 Windsor AAA team and the U18A
Talbot Trail Blazers.
Over the past 5 years, Coach Chris has also coached minor hockey teams bringing
a structured, detailed-driven approach to athlete development and team
performance.