Arvada Hockey Association

Coach Dale Nilles has been with the Arvada Hockey Association for 8 years at the Midget Major level.  He has 2 state championships and 2 runner-ups.  Dale's teams have consistently finished in the top positions year after year.  Dale has achieved a Level 4 coaching certification through USA Hockey.  He has been involved in hockey for more than 20 years as both a player and a coach.

I like to coach game time strategies with an emphasis on skill, systems, peak physical fitness and effort.

When not coaching or playing hockey, Coach Dale likes to drag race motorcycles for the All Harley Drag Racing Association.

Midget Major A team will be working on achieving peak physical fitness on and off the ice, both personal and game time skills, game strategies, and numerous systems which I have accumulated over the past years, communicating with each player individually to help them achieve their set forth goals, and having fun and enjoying the season.

(My personal goal is to have the team with the least amount of penalties and not having to sit out for a game.)

• Arapahoe Early Bird
• CHC Tournament in October in the Springs
• Hyland Cup
• Colorado Cup
• California Winter Games
• Possible tournament in December