U13AAA

Coach Bio
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Name: Mike Umbach

Team: U13AAA

Hockey coach career highlights:

• 6 years of youth hockey coaching experience, with each year focused on individual and group growth.
• Known for building strong team culture and accountability
• Passionate about mentoring athletes both on and off the ice

Coaching philosophy:

I believe the best teams are built on effort, respect, and consistent growth. My goal as a coach is to create a positive and competitive environment where players are pushed to improve each day, not just in their hockey skills, but in their work ethic, mindset, and character. Every player has potential, and I strive to help them reach it by setting clear expectations, focusing on fundamentals, and creating a culture where hard work and team-first attitudes are valued above all.

Favourite sports quote:

“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” – Tim Notke

What are you most looking forward to next season?

I’m looking forward to the opportunity to coach at the U13AAA level and work with a motivated group of young athletes. I’m excited to be a part of this newly expanded level for the U13 group and believe that PAC can have what it takes to be successful in the division.  Helping players build confidence, developing strong habits, and coming together as a team is what makes coaching so rewarding, and I can’t wait to get started.
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U13 Director

Ryan Kennedy (U13AADirector@pacsaints.com)​​​​​​​

U13 AAA 2025-2026 Season Program Plan

• 3 practices most weeks
• 2-3 Tournaments
• 30-32 League Games (as per AEHL schedule)
• 7 Skills sessions
• 10 Power Skating sessions
• 10 shared Goalie skills sessions
• Weekly fitness training
• Monthly yoga sessions
• Monthly spin sessions
• 6 Mental fitness training sessions​​​​​​​
• Opportunities for community involvement

Apparel Package

• Game jerseys and socks (one game jersey is kept at the end of the season)
• Practice jersey & socks
• Hockey bag
• Pant shells
• Gloves
• Dryland shirt & shorts
• Hoodie