Cougars
The Cougars are a Tier II youth ice hockey club. We are committed to developing fundamental skills in all players and emphasize sportsmanship, team play, knowledge of the game, and fun. Our teams range from 6/8U through 18U. We participate in the Delaware Valley Hockey League (DVHL).
Program Structure
Learn more about our program and benefits included club membership.
Teams
View DVHL schedules, standings, rosters, and stats for our teams.
Head Coaches and Hockey Committee
Get to know our head coaches and committee members.
Evaluations and Tryouts
Location, times, and other details you'll need to attend evaluations and tryouts.
Trophy Case
Our season and tournament wins along with DVHL player awards.
Goalie Training
Learn more about our goalie training program.
Coaching and Manager Requirements
Steps to obtaining coaching and team manager clearances.
Manager Guide
Coming soon. All you need to know about being a team manager.
6/8 U | 10U | 12U | 12U/14U Limited | 14U | 16U | 18U | |
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Birth Years | 2016, 2017 & 2018 | 2014 & 2015 | 2012 & 2013 | 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013
| 2010 & 2011 | 2008 & 2009
| 2006 & 2007 |
Skater Fees | $800 | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,500 | $1,800 | $1,800
| $1,800
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Goalie Fees | $800 | $825 | $0 | $0 | $900 | $900 | $900 |
Number of Games | 20-30+ | 35+ | 35+ | 20+ | 35+ | 35+ | 35+ |
Practices per Week** | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
DVHL Placement Tournament | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A |
Club-Wide Travel Tournament | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
CCSC Practice Jerseys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Monthly Skills/ Power Skating Sessions | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Summer Practice | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Goalie Dr.*** | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Unlimited Skate Sharpening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Open Hockey | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Family Membership | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Family Skate | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Sibling Discount | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cougars Head Coaches
Justin Crosby
6/8U Head Coach
Coming Soon
Mike Bojarski
10U Head Coach
I’m so thrilled to be chosen as the head coach for the 10u team for this hockey season. This marks my fifth year as a part of the CCSC hockey community. With three of my own children actively involved in CCSC, i’ve had the privilege of coaching across various age groups and skill levels. My coaching philosophy centers on creating a positive team environment, nurturing individual skills, and encouraging hard work while cultivating a team first approach to the game. My goal is to instill a genuine passion and enthusiasm for the game of hockey in every player while also using the sport as a method to impart valuable life lessons. I’m looking forward to a fun and productive year. Let’s go, Cougars!
Brett Johnson
12U Head Coach
I couldn’t be more excited to be leading the charge with this group of young men and women. Getting to witness these players mature into the young athletes they are today has been a rewarding ride and we have much more work to do. Work ethic, responsibility, and accountability are the foundation to a culture that will help to grow our love for the game and build strong, confident and honest people off the ice. Prioritizing a fun environment that pushes their limits physically and emotionally will yield both a stronger team and stronger people. Our aim is to prove that effort can take you anywhere and has a direct impact on achieving their goals. We will look for success through a defense first attitude and will continue to building on the Chester County reputation that fights for every inch. Cougars will always be the opponent who brings a tough fight.
Eric Figuroa
14U Head Coach
I am truly excited and honored to be named the head coach of the 14u team for the 2024-2025 season. CCSC has felt like our hockey family from day one. Both of my children have learned to skate at the club from an early age. We have built friendships with many wonderful people at the club. It really is one big hockey family. As the saying goes, "It takes a village." well, CCSC is that village and I'm proud to be a part of it. My coaching philosophy is simple: believe/ trust/ succeed. Believe in yourself, trust your teammates and succeed as a whole. This great game will teach a person many things. It will test your skills, fortitude, and emotions. My goal is to prepare our players for their future in hockey and to conduct themselves with the utmost respect for their teammates, coaches and opponents. We will learn to win and lose as a team and to learn how to overcome our adversities. I can't wait to watch our children progress and for this upcoming season! Let's go Cougars!
Gary Doucette
16U Head Coach
After three years coaching in Idaho, I am excited to be back with the Cougars. I am a level 5 coach and a USA hockey coach developer. In my 30+ years of coaching, I have coached every level from mites to juniors. Both of my kids, Madison (Unionville, JR Flyers) and Philippe (CCSC, Unionville, ASU) are done playing, but my passion for the game has not diminished. Regardless of age, everyone needs a place to get away and just have fun. For me, it has always been the rink. Ensuring the same is true for my players is a large part of my coaching philosophy. We will have fun, but make no mistake, our goal is to win hockey games. I am excited to be a part of a team that plays hockey the “right” way; up-tempo and physical with a high compete level. We will be a team that is hard to play against. Go cougars!
Lee Fraser
18U Head Coach
After a successful return season, the coaching staff and I are ready to bring the heat to the ice once again. Last season, our team brought home some wins, made some good memories, and had fun every time we hit the ice. We are determined to keep that momentum going. Our team is based on four pillars: your team, performance based, we before me, and everything with purpose. I believe by building culture first and then layering in performance, our team will be unstoppable. So, get ready to join us on the journey and plan for some epic things this year!
Hockey Committee
Kelly Figueroa
Kelly has two children, one of which who plays hockey at CCSC. She has served in various roles as the scheduler and on the hockey committee.
Jaimee Scheff
This is Jaimee's 6th season at CCSC. She currently serves as a Team Manager and a member of the Hockey Committee. Jaimee has three hockey players, two of whom proudly play for the Cougars.
Katharine Maroney
Katharine has been a CCSC parent for many years. She currently serves as CCSC's registrar and volunteers as a Board Member as well. She has three sons, two of which have skated at CCSC.
Natalie Crosby
Coming soon
Don Richman
Don has been a player, a coach, and a parent of two hockey players. He's coached in PA, DE, IL and OH. He's back at CCSC in a hockey related capacity.
Ted Westerman
Ted has been a CCSC parent for six years and has previously served as a team manager and scorekeeper for his son’s team. Ted also serves as a board member and treasurer for Kennett Blue Demons Ice Hockey.
Evaluations and Tryouts
2024-2025 Season
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CO-ED 10U–18U
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Evaluations are for 6/8–12U
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Tryouts are for 14–18U
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CCSC Evaluations and Tryouts will be held at Ice Line in West Chester, PA
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Additional dates may be added for callbacks and for players unable to attend (Dates will be set based on need)
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If you cannot attend an evaluation but wish to be considered for Chester County Skating Club teams, please email Kelly Figueroa at kfigueroa7@me.com
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Players must complete the evaluation/tryout online form in Game Beast to participate in evaluations/ tryouts
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Registration must be completed online. All 10/12U players must sign a DVHL Player Agreement Form when arriving at Evaluations
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8U players must complete the Player Agreement Form to complete the registration process
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Although 8U registration is open, 8U will not be evaluated until a later date to allow additional time for development
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Families who require financial assistance must reach out to the hockey committee for prior approval
Evaluation and Tryout Fees
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$75 per skater until the end of the day on Friday, March 8, 2024
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$100 per skater starting on March 9
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Includes a light and dark practice jersey
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Evaluation and Tryout fees do not contribute toward team fees
Goalie Training
Matt Tendler
The Goalie Doctor
Matt Tendler has over 20 years of playing experience. He played for the Philadelphia Little Flyers Junior A in the Atlantic Junior Hockey League from 2003 till 2007. He then went on to play for the Brockville Braves in the Central Junior A Hockey League from 2007 to 2009. From Brockville, Tendler played NCAA hockey with the Neumann University DIII program. In 2009, Tendler was a part of the NCAA National Championship winning team, first in the school's history. After completion of his senior season, Tendler signed with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League. Tendler spent the last month of the season with the team before returning to school for graduation, where he earned an Accounting and Business degree. Matt has coached goaltenders of all ages and skill level for over 10 years. His coaching experience includes working as a head instructor at the Vladislav Tretiak Goalie School in Toronto, head instructor with the PJ Diana Goalie School, and running his own camps out of Ice Works. In the past few years, he's had the privilege of working with Philadelphia Flyers alum Bernie Parent.
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CCSC is proud to partner with Goalie Doctor, Matt Tendler
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Goalie Doctor will be at all practices bi-weekly for small-group goalie instruction
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Additional clinics will be offered throughout the season, and goalies will have access to individualized attention and coaching