SHAWN McCOSH JOINS MISSION COACHING STAFF!!
2011-03-31
Mission AZ Ice is proud to announce the addition of Shawn McCosh to the Mission coaching staff for the 2011-12 season! Coach McCosh will be leading our PW Red team and we are excited about what he will bring to the program! For more info on Coach McCosh, read on...BIO- Shawn McCosh
Coach MCosh was selected 95th overall in the 5th round of the 1988 N.H.L Entry Draft to the Detroit Red Wings. Since that time Shawn has played in over 750 professional games in the N.H.L., A.H.L., I.H.L. and DEL European League. He is also a Grade 7 Social Studies teacher at Mountain Sky Junior High. Some of Shawn’s accomplishments include: Winning the Calder Cup in 1997 (Philadelphia Phantoms). Being selected an A.H.L. All-Star (Philadelphia Phantoms). Being selected an I.H.L. All-Star with the (Phoenix Roadrunners). Playing with the Canadian Olympic Team. Playing with the likes of Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Eric Lindros and Paul Coffey. Scoring over 650 points in his professional career. Having the opportunity to play under great coaches such as, Bill Barber (Philadelphia Hall of Famer) and 2 time Stanley Cup Winner, Ralph Backstrom a 5 time Stanley Cup Champion, Tom Webster (L.A. Kings), Colin Campbell (currently the head of Discipline in the N,H.L.) and Dave King (Canadian Olympic Team).
Philosophy of coaching: I believe the kids need to learn the very basic fundamentals of skating, shooting, passing and team play. Hockey is a game that can teach us life lessons about discipline, hard work, teamwork and sportsmanship. I believe there are many little nuances that players can learn to better their game but I also believe my responsibility is to teach the kids how to be professionals both on and off the ice. This will help them succeed in life no matter what path they choose in their careers. Hockey has made me what I am today and I hope to pass lessons on to young hockey players who aspire to play at the highest level and become individuals of character.