The Chaska Chanhassen Hockey Development Committee (HDC) consists of Five hockey-knowledgeable members at large selected by the CCHA Board with representation from various levels for a one year commitment with the opportunity to stay on a second year. The Chaska Boys, Chanhassen Boys and Chaska/Chanhassen Girls High School hockey coaches are also members of this committee. Board-appointed committee members for 2011-12 are: Pat Wise, Nick Gerebi, Jessie Willis, Andy Brink and Pat Kocourek.
Mission— The Hockey Development Committee exists to:
Create and facilitate program structure by level
Create and facilitate player development plans by level including skills needed and how these skills should be developed
Organize player and goalie clinics
Facilitate monthly mandatory coaches meetings
Create coach development plans by level
Provide one-on-one coaching assistance to coaches as needed
Provide coaching clinics as needed
Facilitate communication of development concerns and issues to the Board
Complete post-season program review including evaluations by players and parents
Complete post-season coach evaluations and communicate evaluation feedback to coaches
Attract, review and recommend coaching candidates to the Board
Provide Tryout Committee representation
Provide Coach Selection Committee representation