Flashback March 2020 - Boys Prep Video! (click here)

It's My Team to Protect - Learning to Become a Leader

We received this note from the father of Charlie Campbell ‘23, upon reflection of his son’s 4-year experience at LFA. Up and Downs of academic rigor - Up and Downs of Hockey and being a Goalie - Struggle living close to home and still boarding - My wife and I are convinced Charlie came to LFA as a naive freshman, scared and dependent. Charlie is leaving LFA as a leader, alternate captain, volleyball player, choir participant, fantastic senior year academics .........and above all a man who now understands how to contribute to society and be a leader of a team. We could not have asked for a better experience (except the last game in goal!) I remember Coach Poska telling Charlie last year " You want to prove that's your net to protect ". Charlie walked out and said to me " it’s my team to protect. "

9 effective teaching methods for coaches - article

9 effective teaching methods for coaches U nderstanding your passion for the sport first . Setting the stage for teaching . The importance of why Fundamentals first, then complex . Use the whole-part method . Effective motivation . The hoopla of success . Model what you preach . Encourage crossover athletes . Source Coach & A.D. (coachad.com) LINK TO ARTICLE

Who am I?

Darrin Madeley - I am a former NHL player and Division I, two time 1st Team All-American and 1992 College Player of the Year. I started working at LFA in 2005 after coaching the USA National Team Development Program (NTDP) where I was part of four World Championships where Team USA won two Golds and one Silver. Prior to retiring, I played for the Ottawa Senators and the San Jose Sharks of the NHL and Detroit Vipers of the IHL. I also played in Europe with TPS Turku (Finnish Elite League) and Rosenheim (German Elite League). I earned a bachelor’s degree in physical and health education from Lake Superior State University and a teaching certificate (K–12) from Saginaw Valley State University where I graduated Cum Laude. I coach the Prep Hockey and Softball Teams at the Academy. I live on campus with my wife Jennifer and we have two LFA graduates Jenna ’11 and Tyler ’14.

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