Collection number: MC 254
Size: 4 boxes
(2 cu.ft.)
About Bill Rothwell
Bill Rothwell did his undergraduate studies at the University of New Hampshire where he earned a bachelor’s degree in 1968 with a dual major in physical education and history. He lettered four years in hockey and tennis at the University. After four years as assistant Coach at Wisconsin, Bill Rothwell was named acting Head Wisconsin Hockey Coach for the 1975-76 Hockey season while Head Coach Bob Johnson went on leave to coach the U. S. National Hockey Team in the Olympics. He taught at the university level for nine years and coached both hockey and tennis . Bill was also a member of the NCAA hockey rules’ committee and on the Olympic Hockey Team Sellection Committee for the 1976 and 1980 teams.
About the Bill Rothwell Papers
The Bill Rothwell papers consist of materials relating to the Wisconsin hockey program 1973 - 1976, coaching, other hockey programs, and Rothwell's own works and thesis.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
This collection is open.
Copyright Notice
Contents of this collection are governed by U.S. copyright law. For questions about publication or reproduction rights, contact Special Collections staff.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Bill Rothwell Papers, 1973 - 1993, MC 254, Milne Special Collections and Archives, University of New Hampshire Library, Durham, NH, USA.
Acquisitions Information
Donation: Bill Rothwell, 2012 (Accession number 2012.17 and 2012.25)
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Collection Contents
Series I: Wisconsin Hockey Program
| Box 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Box 1, Folder 1 | Selected NCAA Hockey Rules, 1972 | |
| Box 1, Folder 2 | NCAA Ice Hockey Championship Material, March 1973 | |
| Box 1, Folder 3 | NCAA Championship Program Books, 1972-1974 | |
| Box 1, Folder 4 | Wisconsin Hockey: practice and ice time schedules, 1974-1975 | |
| Box 1, Folder 5 | Wisconsin Hockey: practice and ice time schedules, 1975-1976 | |
| Box 1, Folder 6 | Wisconsin Hockey: Misc. hockey materials,1975-1976 | |
| Box 1, Folder 7 | Newspaper Clippings,1975 | |
| Box 1, Folder 8 | Wisconsin Hockey Awards Banquet Programs, 1971- 1974 | |
| Box 1, Folder 9 | Misc. Western Collegiate Hockey Ass. (WCHA),1975 | |
| Box 1, Folder 10 | Misc. Western Collegiate Hockey Ass. (WCHA),1976-1977 | |
| Box 1, Folder 11 | Misc. 20 yr Reunion of 1973 Wisconsin Hockey Team, NACC Champions, 1993 | |
| Box 1, Folder 12 | Misc. 20 yr Reunion of 1973 Wisconsin Hockey Team, NACC Champions, 1993 | |
| Box 1, Folder 13 | 1975 Olympic Hockey Team Program | |
| Box 1, Folder 14 | Bill Rothwell and Wisconsin Hockey Team Photos, circa 1971-1973 | |
| Box 1, Folder 15 | Individual photos of the Wisconsin Hockey Team, circa 1971-1973 | |
Series II: Coaching and Conditioning Information
| Box 1, Folder 1 | Psychology of Coaching information | |
| Box 1, Folder 2 | Hockey Handbook, 1969 | |
| Box 1, Folder 3 | Coaching Clinics information 1968-1974 | |
| Box 1, Folder 4 | Bill Rothwell's notes for 1974 Coaching Clinic | |
| Box 1, Folder 5 | Misc. Coaching Articles and Papers | |
| Box 1, Folder 6 | Misc. Coaching Articles and Papers | |
| Box 1, Folder 7 | Misc. Conditioning Articles and Papers | |
| Box 1, Folder 8 | Misc. Conditioning Articles and Papers | |
| Box 1, Folder 9 | Misc. handwritten notes |
Series III: Articles, Papers and Thesis written by Bill Rothwell
| Box 1, Folder 1 | Homo-Ludens: Man the Player and the Implication of Play Towards Student Personnel Work, 1969 | |
| Box 1, Folder 2 | How to Apply the Fundamentals of Hockey to a Well Organized Hockey Practice,1973 | |
| Box 1, Folder 3 | Systems of Play, 1974 | |
| Box 1, Folder 4 | This Week with Bill Rothwell, 1976 | |
| Box 1, Folder 5 | Misc. coaching papers and articles | |
| Box 1, Folder 6 | The Objectives and Goals of Hockey Drills | |
| Box 1, Folder 7 | Analysis of Wrist and Slap Shot | |
| Box 1, Folder 8 | Dissertation: The Life of Victor Heyliger and his Contributions in the Establisment and Development of Intercollegiate Hockey in the United States,1977 | |
| Box 1, Folder 9 | Misc. hand written notes |
Series IV: Oversize Materials
| Oversize Box 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Sports Talks, 1972-1976, with gaps Hockey Minnesota featuring High School and College Hockey, 1974-1975 Badger Report, Sept 1974 - Jan 1975 | ||
