Welcome to U18 House League
Hello and Welcome to the QCHA U18 House League.
This league is meant to develop players at the Bantam and High School level in preparation for playing on the Quad City Blues. It is also a fun way for all players to continue to grow their love for the sport of hockey.
This year, I see the U18 House League becoming more competitive and more talented than last year. I am excited to see how the 2018-19 season pans out.
If any parent is interested in helping with coaching or volunteering, please contact me immediately for information on requirements. Anyone can contact me with questions.
See you at the rink,
Coach Eric 'Rocky' Houy
14 & Under Bantam
The following are the recommendations from the USA Hockey American Development Model. These are recommendations and not rules. Based on availability of ice and number of participants these guidelines will change.
- Building the “engine” and consolidating sports skills
- Optimal window for stamina or endurance
- Critical window to aerobic training begins with onset of Peak Height Velocity
- Optimal training window for speed (second speed window)
- Develop anaerobic lactic power and capacity
- Optimal window for strength
- 12 – 18 months after Peak Height Velocity
- Play hockey 45% of the time, play multiple sports or engage in activities like soccer, running, gymnastics, swimming, skiing or other activities 35% of the time and engage in fitness through other sports (like lacrosse, baseball, golf, track and field, etc.) 20%.
- 160 ice sessions per year
- 4-5 ice sessions per week
- 80-minute practice sessions
- Combined and separate practices for team and position
- 9-month training and competition calendar
- 16 skaters and 2 goalies per team
- 120-130 practices and 40-50 games
- 16 skaters and 2 goalies per team
- Appropriate off-ice training for LTAD stage
Eric Houy
U18 House League Head Coach
Phone: 563-349-3453
Randy Smith
Director House League
