Thinking of Playing?

You will find some information on the program here.

Players must first be students of The Ohio State University. For help with admissions or questions regarding your application you can contact them directly at 614-292-3980 or visit http://undergrad.osu.edu/admissions.html

Scheduling a visit and guided tour to Ohio State can be arranged in one of the following ways: Call (614-312-6929)/ email Coach Larkin, call the general number at OSU Admissions (614-292-3980) and ask to schedule a tour, or schedule online at http://campusvisit.osu.edu/svcres/index.asp. If scheduling via phone or online through the Admissions Office, please be sure to also inform Coach Larkin so that a personal meeting with the club coaching staff can be included in your tour.

Try Outs for the Ohio State men's club hockey team are open to all students. They are generally held within the first few weeks of class autumn quarter. Please check the website for updates regarding tryout dates and times.

Prospective players are encouraged to mail/UPS any highlight videos or DVDs for coach's evaluation. A highlight tape can provide a realistic assessment of a prospective player's abilities in comparison to that of the team's. Send tapes/DVDs to the following:

8368 Emerick Close
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Attn: Coach Larkin

Prospective Undergraduate Students

Future students can find information on The Ohio Student University undergraduate programs here.

From accounting to zoology, choose from more than 170 majors. More information on the undergraduate majors offered at The Ohio State University is available here.

The Ohio State University's tuition and fees are among the most competitive in the nation. Information on costs and scholarship opportunities is available here.

Prospective Graduate Students

The ACHA differs in several ways from the NCAA, including allowing graduate students to play.

ACHA

There are just over 160 men's college hockey programs in the country. The Ohio State men's club is one of several ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association) programs in the state. The ACHA consists of college clubs from coast to coast; the league is complete with preseason, season, and postseason rankings, a national tournament, and year-end awards, such as All-American teams, etc.

Program Goals and Objectives

In addition to hockey, our coaching staff enjoys stating that our team goals aren't necessarily hockey goals. Rather, our main aspiration is to develop trustworthy, dependable people and responsible citizens through the life lessons found in athletic competition. Four core principals serve as the foundation of our team: love, trust, respect, and personal responsibility. Hockey is the conduit through which these character attributes are instilled.

These are the team's program goals and objectives:

have a successful season
learn life lessons
build life-long friendships thru hockey family
develop a strong program foundation for those to follow
have fun

Program Requirements

Ohio State Men's Club hockey is for players who are looking to continue playing hockey at a very competitive level, while still having enough time for social and educational opportunities. While it is a privilege to be part of the club hockey team and participation in all team events is highly encouraged, players' faith, family, and academic responsibilities come before the team. If you are going to miss any such function, let the coaches know with as much notice as possible.

The Ohio State Men's Club Hockey team does it's best to make available opportunities to those players wishing to intensely dedicate themselves to their sport. Off-ice strength and speed training is a part of the team's weekly schedule, both in-season and during the off-season. The coaching staff encourages all players to participate in these activities. A typical week consists of two practices (evening) and two games (Fri/Sat) per week. In order to reach the club's goal of a National Championship, off-ice training is encouraged and made available to those players wishing to make the extra effort to improve. Strength and conditioning testing will take place periodically throughout the year in an effort to measure players' progress.

Deciding playing time is always the coach's discretion. With consideration to ACHA bench maximums (19 skaters, 2 goalies) game eligibility criteria for individual players are based on a number of factors, including past attendance at team events (practices, off-ice activities), skill level, and individual player effort (on and off the ice).

Tryouts:

They are generally held within the first few weeks of class autumn quarter. Please check the website for updates regarding tryout dates and times.
Player personnel are coach's discretion
25 skaters and 3 goalies are optimum but not firm

Program Cost

The cost for particpating is directly correlated with fundraising and sponsorship efforts. Men's club hockey will work to supply fundraising programs while outside recommendations will be entertained. Players are required to provide their own equipment including black pants, and black or red gloves. Discounted prices may be offered for such items. Variations of these items may be provided by the team and included in the cost of playing. Players can also expect additional costs for some travel expenses.

If you have any other questions about playing you can email the head coach, Dan Larkin at HeadCoach@OSUMensClubHockey.com or the team's president at President@OSUMensClubHockey.com.