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THE SELECTS STANDARD: BUILT FOR HOCKEY. FORGED FOR LIFE.

Verbero Selects is a premier youth hockey organization dedicated to developing elite athletes through high-level training.

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VERBERO SELECTS – SCHEDULE AND PLAYER REGISTRATION:

SCHEDULE:

  • April 3-5 CCM Nashville Country Jam- 200x85
  • Age Group: 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 14U
  • June 12-14 Mile High Cup, Denver CO- TCS Hockey
  • Age Group: 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U
  • June 18-22 Music City Cup, Nashville TN- TCS Hockey
  • Age Group: 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U

Ability To Choose Each Tournament For $385 Individually
Or Register For All Three For $999.

Player Registration. Each Player That Registers Receives A Jersey, Pair Of Socks, Pant Shell And Performance T-Shirt. $170 Value

About Us

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Verbero Selects Is A Premier Youth Hockey Organization Dedicated To Developing Elite Athletes Through High-Level Training, Competitive Play, And Character-Driven Leadership. Our Spring And Summer Programs Are Built For Players Who Strive To Elevate Their Game, Embrace The Traditions And Integrity Of Hockey, And Compete With Discipline, Toughness, And Purpose.

 More Than A Team, Verbero Selects Is A Community—Uniting Driven Athletes Who Want To Sharpen Their Skills, Challenge Themselves Against Top Competition, And Build Lifelong Bonds Through The Brotherhood Of The Sport. We Use Hockey As A Platform To Shape Not Just Better Players, But Stronger Men And Women Prepared For Success On And Off The Ice.

At Verbero Selects, Hockey Is More Than A Game—It’s A Vehicle For Growth. We Prepare Young Men And Women To Lead With Integrity, Pursue Excellence, And Carry The Lessons Learned On The Ice Into Every Aspect Of Their Lives.

This Is The Selects Standard.
This Is Where Athletes Become Leaders.

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VERBERO SELECTS – Mission Statement

At Verbero Selects, our mission is to use the game of hockey as a platform to shape exceptional men and women—athletes defined not only by their skill, but by their character. We honor the traditions of the game and hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity, respect, and accountability. Through teamwork, toughness, commitment, and relentless work ethic, we cultivate a culture where players learn to lead, to serve, and to rise in the face of adversity.

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We Believe Hockey Teaches Lessons That Extend Far Beyond The Rink—Discipline, Honor, Humility, And The Power Of Brotherhood And Sisterhood. Our Purpose Is To Develop Athletes Who Compete Fiercely, Carry Themselves With Pride, And Become Citizens Who Make A Positive Impact In Their Communities. By Embracing The Values That Define Our Sport, We Build Individuals Who Are Prepared For Success In Hockey And In Life.


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Forged Through Hockey. United as Selects.

VERBERO SELECTS – CORE VALUES

Integrity Above All

Integrity Above All

We Lead With Honesty, Humility, And Accountability. Our Actions On And Off The Ice Reflect Who We Are And The Standards We Expect From One Another.



Relentless Work Ethic

Relentless Work Ethic

We Embrace The Grind. Every Practice, Every Shift, Every Rep—Our Commitment To Consistent Hard Work Separates Us From The Rest.



Team-First Culture

Team-First Culture

We Play For The Crest, Not The Name On The Back. Selflessness, Trust, And Unity Define Our Locker Room And Our Performance.



Elite Development

Elite Development

We Strive To Elevate Every Athlete Through Teaching, Mentorship, And A Focus On Long-Term Success. Skill, IQ, And Character Development Are At The Heart Of Our Program.



Respect for the Game

Respect for the Game

We Honor Hockey’s Traditions—Competing Hard, Playing Fair, And Carrying Ourselves With Professionalism.



Passion & Purpose

Passion & Purpose

We Bring Energy, Enthusiasm, And Love For The Game To Everything We Do. Our Passion Fuels Our Performance And Inspires Those Around Us.



Leadership in Action

Leadership in Action

We Expect Our Athletes And Staff To Lead With Confidence, Discipline, And Poise. Leadership Isn’t A Title—It’s A Daily Behavior.



Community Impact

Community Impact

We’re Committed To Giving Back, Inspiring The Next Generation, And Representing Our Communities With Pride.



Innovation & Excellence

Innovation & Excellence

We Embrace Modern Training, Top-Tier Equipment, And Forward-Thinking Development. We Strive To Set The Standard—Not Follow It.



Developing Character at Game Speed.

Verbero Selects – Coaching Directors

Andy Sutton

Andy Sutton

Founder/CEO

Andy Sutton, owner of Verbero.com and UnifyTeam.ai, is a 16-year National Hockey League veteran with a formal background in engineering. After completing a long and respected professional career, Andy has dedicated the past decade to serving and elevating hockey players around the world through the Verbero brand and his broader hockey initiatives. Driven by a progressive vision for the sport, Andy is committed to giving every player access to the professional-level experience, mentorship, and care he was fortunate to receive throughout his career. His leadership is grounded in the core principles that define Verbero Selects—integrity, tradition, work ethic, toughness, and a deep respect for the game. Whether through equipment innovation, development programs, or hands-on coaching, Andy strives to instill the values that build not only elite athletes, but exceptional men and women. His purpose is simple and unwavering: to use hockey as a platform for growth, character, and lifelong impact.

JORDAN FRENCH

JORDAN FRENCH

Director & Head Coach

Jordan French, a native of Dallas, Texas has 20 years of coaching and skill training experience. He is a professional skills coach to current NHL, College, Major Junior, and Youth Hockey players. Jordan launched the Nashville Mavericks Mite Development Program in 2019 and, since 2021, he has also served as the Music City Marauders Hockey Director & Head Coach. Prior to that, Jordan was the hockey director and a head coach of the Nashville Jr Predators Tier 1/Tier 2 as well as the AAA Skills coach for the Dallas Stars Elite. Jordan lives in the Greater Nashville area with his son Ryder.

Harlan Pratt

Harlan Pratt

Director

A native of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, Pratt grew up playing hockey in Canada. At 20, Harlan started his extensive and successful professional hockey career playing for 15 years, 900 games in leagues across North America and Europe. In the 1997 NHL Entry Draft, Pratt was picked #124 overall in the fifth round by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Upon retirement in 2013, Harlan settled in the US and began giving back to youth hockey as a skills and development coach, working with beginners and the elite D1-level athletes. He coached with the Nashville Jr Predators AAA organization and TPH Hockey Academy in Tennessee, as well as the owner/operator of 414 Performance, specializing in elite development. Harlan and his wife Jules reside in the Mid Valley area, along with his son Hudson and daughter Quinn. 

Barrett Wilson

Barrett Wilson

Director

Barrett Wilson brings over 15 years of coaching experience, including at the University of North Dakota, and the current head coach of the Dallas Stars Elite 13O team. He also holds a master's degree in sport psychology, giving him a unique edge in developing young athletes both mentally and physically. Barrett is committed to ensuring every player progresses in skill, hockey IQ, and overall development. From aligning coaching strategies to mentoring coaches, Barrett sees to elevate the experience for every Verbero Selects. He lives in Prosper, TX with his wife Dorothy and their two young hockey players, Kaitlyn and Ryland.