Team Texas Tournaments

At Team Texas, we forge the standard for elite youth hockey development through relentless professional leadership, uncompromising organization, and a culture of fierce, undeniable competitiveness.

Inspired by the mentors who guided our leadership to the highest levels of the game, we are committed to paying that legacy forward. Guided by former NHL leadership and our centralized 3-Pillar Curriculum, we develop technically elite players, resilient competitors, and character-driven leaders through a structured Five-Phase Athlete Journey.

Every decision—from curriculum design and coaching methodology to scheduling, communication, and tournament selection—is intentional. We believe athletic excellence is built through discipline, accountability, and trust, while lasting success is measured by the character our athletes demonstrate long after the final whistle.

Our mission is to graduate confident athletes, compassionate teammates, and visionary leaders prepared to excel on the ice, serve their communities, and lead throughout their lives.

Our philosophy governs every aspect of Team Texas. It shapes how we coach, communicate, organize, evaluate, and lead.

• Professional Standards: We operate with the preparation, accountability, and professionalism expected at the highest levels of hockey. Every practice, evaluation, and event is executed with purpose.
• Structure Creates Excellence: Elite performance is never accidental. Clear systems, organized planning, measurable development, and consistent expectations provide athletes with the foundation to maximize their potential.
• Transparency Builds Trust: Families deserve complete clarity regarding expectations, communication, scheduling, costs, travel, and player development. Trust is earned through honesty, consistency, and proactive communication.
• Every Athlete Matters: Every player follows an individualized development pathway based on objective evaluation, measurable progress, and continuous feedback. We coach the individual while strengthening the team.
• Character Before Recognition: Championships are celebrated, but character defines success. We intentionally develop resilience, humility, accountability, leadership, and respect alongside technical ability.
• Leadership Through Service: Leadership is demonstrated through action. Every athlete is expected to positively impact teammates, families, younger players, and the broader community by serving others and leading by example.
• Relentless Improvement: We hold ourselves to the same standards we expect from our athletes. Coaches, staff, and leadership continuously evaluate and improve our curriculum, communication, and organizational systems.

• Phase 1 – Foundational Trust & Assessment: We establish a culture built on trust through individual athlete evaluations, baseline 3-Pillar assessments, goal setting, and team standards centered on effort, respect, and accountability.
• Phase 2 – Personalized Skill Development: Athletes progress through individualized development plans featuring position-specific instruction, technical refinement, tactical decision-making, and continuous video feedback.
• Phase 3 – Character Cultivation: Competitive challenges become opportunities to develop resilience, discipline, accountability, emotional maturity, and leadership through intentional coaching and structured reflection.
• Phase 4 – Long-Lasting Positive Impact: Athletes extend their influence far beyond the rink, translating the discipline and values learned in sport into tangible contributions to the broader community. Through active family engagement, youth mentorship, and dedicated philanthropic initiatives, our players cultivate a lifelong commitment to gratitude, responsibility, and impactful citizenship that endures long after their competitive hockey careers.
• Phase 5 – Leadership Launch: Graduates assume leadership roles by mentoring younger players, leading humanitarian initiatives, and joining an alumni network committed to sustaining the Team Texas culture for future generations.

• NHL Leadership & Professional Experience: Directed by former NHL forward and Bob Nystrom Award winner Kevin Colley, Team Texas delivers professional coaching standards informed by championship experience, including a USA World Juniors appearance, a Kelly Cup Championship, Playoff MVP honors, and experience as an assistant coach for the championship-winning Allen Americans.
• Unified 3-Pillar Curriculum: Every age group develops within one integrated framework centered on Biomechanics, Offensive Vector Dynamics, and High-Stress Situational IQ, using consistent evaluation standards and measurable progression.
• Elite Competitive Exposure: Direct pathways to premier showcases and international competition—including the Western Canadian Hockey Super League (HSL), CCM Chi-Town Shuffle, and other elite tournaments—provide athletes with exceptional opportunities for exposure and advancement.
• Organizational Excellence: Our commitment to operational precision includes structured seasonal planning, proactive family communication, transparent financial expectations, and disciplined schedule management that allows athletes and families to focus on development.
• Complete Athlete Development: Technical instruction is only one part of our mission. Leadership, character, service, and accountability are intentionally woven into every stage of the athlete experience.

Every athlete who wears the Team Texas crest represents something greater than individual success.

We are committed to developing skilled hockey players, disciplined competitors, respected teammates, engaged citizens, and confident leaders. Through intentional coaching, professional standards, and unwavering organizational excellence, we strive to build a program whose greatest legacy is not measured by championships alone, but by the quality of people our athletes become.

• [Sept 14–15] Program Launch: Operational pathways open to the public.
• [Nov 1–15] Public Registration: Registration portal opens with fee/travel disclosures.
• [Nov 2–9] Coaches Evals Due: Coaching staff submits completed 3-Pillar player evaluations.
• [Dec 26–30] Evaluation Camps: Winter selection camps and roster round-tables convene.
• [Jan 3–5] Initial Offers: Phase 1 direct roster invitations sent to top-ranked players.
• [Jan 10] Acceptance Deadline: Roster contract lock and initial development deposits due.
• [Jan 12–15] Alternate Activation: Vacated spots offered to alternates (strict 48-hour clock).
• [Jan 20] Roster Lock: Final teams published and registered with HSL/showcases.
• [Apr – Jun] TAHA Tryouts: State tryout windows open: AAA (Apr 1) | 10U/12U Rec (May 30) | AA (Jun 13).

Kevin Colley serves as the Director of Team Texas Tournaments, bringing a wealth of professional playing and coaching experience to the organization. A former NHL player with the New York Islanders, Colley built his career on relentless work ethic, grit, and dedication. His distinguished playing career includes representing Team USA at the World Junior Championships, captaining the AHL’s Bridgeport Sound Tigers, winning the ECHL Kelly Cup Championship as Playoff MVP, and making his NHL debut at Madison Square Garden. In 2006, he was honored by the Islanders organization with the prestigious Bob Nystrom Award, voted on by fans to recognize the player who best exemplifies leadership, hustle, and dedication.

Following his playing career, Colley seamlessly transitioned behind the bench, bringing his trademark intensity to coaching and player development. He served as Head Coach at the professional level for both the Utah Grizzlies (ECHL) and the Arizona Sundogs (CHL), and currently coaches youth hockey for the Texas Heat and Team Dallas, focusing on skill development, individual accountability, and player advancement. As Director of Team Texas Tournaments, Colley combines his high-level professional background and passion for athlete mentorship to deliver exceptional competitive opportunities and high-performance environments for high school players across Texas.