TRAINING
At R Hockey Academy, we do not tell R students to do something. We explain and demonstrate the proper techniques. We train over 145 hrs on ice. This is an equivalent of almost 2 full hockey seasons and 4 hrs of dynamic hockey training off ice each week. We train through proper repetition. R Academy uses technology to help train the new millennial athlete. Using all the resources at R finger tips, we develop and drastically improve every students skill set.
Millennials prefer a broad spectrum of learning strategies. The concept of learner-style is more pronounced in this generation. They prefer learning materials that are delivered to cater to their visual, auditory and even kinesthetic needs. They need to experience change in delivery formats to maintain interest, R methods: Relevance, Rationale, Relaxed, Rapport and Researched Based.
While training our student using the proper techniques, we create muscle memory with proper repetition to master the skills. Station based skill development maximizes reps and the number of skills you can train each day during on ice training session."R" Academy follows the guide lines set by the USA Hockey ADM model and Long Term Athletic Development of age appropriate training, on and off the ice.
Bobby Reynolds
Reynolds Hockey Academy - Director/Lead Instructor
Coaching Experience:
Professional Level
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4 yrs, IHL Flint Generals, Assist GM/Assistant Coach
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2 yrs, IHL Flint Generals, General Manager/Head Coach
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2 yrs, AHL Houston Aeros, Coaches Consultant
Youth
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2017-Present, Reynolds Hockey Academy (Houston), Owner/Director
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2024-2025, Dallas Stars Prep (Dallas TX) - Director/Lead Instructor
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2024-Present, Dallas Stars Travel Hockey Development(DSTHD) - Team Texas 2011 & 2013 Head Coach
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2024-2025, Dallas Stars Elite 2011 Hockey Team 13U - Assistant Coach & Video Coach
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2019-2024, Houston Wild/Houston Jr Aeros, Coach-in-Chief
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2016-2024, Houston Wild/Houston Jr Aeros, Director of Player Development
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2022-2023 Houston Wild 16AA Head Coach (TAHA State Championship Finalist)
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2021-2022 Houston Wild 16U AA Head Coach (TAHA State Champions)
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2021-2022 Houston Wild 12AA, Head Coach
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2021-2022 16AA -Tier II USA Hockey National Championships
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2020-2021 Houston Wild 16AA Head Coach (TAHA State Championship Finalist)
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2018-2019 Houston Wild 14AA Head Coach (TAHA State Championship Finalist)
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2017-2018 Houston Wild 14U Minor, Head Coach (DSTHL League Champs and League Playoff Champions)
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2016-2017 Houston Wild 16U AA, Head Coach (TAHA Tier II State Finalists)
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2016-2017 16UAA Tier II USA Hockey National Championships
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2016-2017 Houston Wild 16U A, Head Coach
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33 years, Owner, Reynolds Hockey Camps/Clinics
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7 years, Flint Icelanders Association, Head Coach, Flint, MI (SQAA-MGAA)
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4 years, Flint Icelanders Association, Director of Development for Youth Hockey, Flint MI
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3 years, Instructor - USA Coaches seminar, MI
Playing Experience:
Professional
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18 years Professional Hockey Career, NHL, AHL, IHL, & DEL
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Total Pro Games Played: 1,033
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All Star Selection - 4x
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Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals organization
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1985 - Drafted by Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)
College
Michigan State University 1985-1989
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5th All-Time Goal Scorer MSU History
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All CCHA Team (All-League) – 2x
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CCHA Playoff MVP (League Playoff) – 2x
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National Leading Scorer – 2x
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National Leading Goal Scorer
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Hobey Baker - Finalist
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Frozen Four - 3 appearances in final four
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1989 MSU Athlete of the Year
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1989 All American
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1989 National Championship Frozen Four
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1987 National Championship runner up
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1986 National Champions
USA Hockey Team
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Member of Team USA – (1987, 1990, 1996)
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Team USA Game MVP – 3x
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1996 World Championship, Bronze Medal
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1996 World Championship Team-USA Hockey Hall of Fame
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1996-USA Hockey Bob Johnson Award
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1990 World Championships
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1987 World Junior Championship
USA Hockey Coach Certification: Level 4
USA Hockey - Certified Hockey Director
Brendan Prappas
MI Native
Hockey Director
NCAA D3 - Trine University
Pro League-France
10+ Years of AAA Hockey in Detroit
Captain for PAL Jr Islanders 18/19 season
Trine University
4th all time in Goals
2nd all time in Assists
3rd all time in Points
Assistant Captain 21/22 season
Captain 22/23 season
Assistant coach for Biggby AAA 24/25 season
USA Hockey Coach Certified
Roman Zaretsky
Power skating instructor
Roman is the 2009 Skate America bronze medalist, 2009 Golden Spin of Zagreb champion, a three-time Nebelhorn Trophy medalist, and a three-time Israeli national champion. They finished 6th at the World Championships and competed twice at the Winter Olympics, finishing 10th in 2010.