COACHES

INTRO TO COACH

This symposium is held to help introduce our program to new coaches, refresh existing coaches, and certify coaches prior to the season starting. This course is to be paid for by the user and then MHMHA will reimburse you for the cost once completed. It is recommended to finish the online portion of the course prior to the classroom portion.

COACH LEVEL 2

This is the in-person component to follow up the HU-ONLINE Coach 1/2. It emphasizes basic skills and the importance of having players develop confidence, self-esteem, and a love for the game. Each coach will be granted access to the Hockey Canada Network App that will provide yearly practice plans, videos and additional coaching resources.

CHECKING SKILLS

Checking skill acquisition, four phases of checking – positioning and angling, stick checks, contact confidence, body checking, checking safety, checking skills drills, roles and responsibilities. The clinic emphasizes basic checking skills and the importance of having players develop confidence, respect and an awareness of the checking process.

DEVELOPMENT CLINIC

This event is a great opportunity to come and learn from some of the top hockey minds; Fran Gow, Kevin Higo, and Matt Weninger. The Seminar is free for all coaches, but it is required for participants to register ahead of time. The clinic will take place from 7:30 – 9:30 at the Hockey Hounds Arena Social Room.

TEAM LINKT APP

Team coaches, managers and parents please find attached a link to gain access to a great communication tool. Our local Source for Sports store has again graciously paid for all of our teams to enjoy free access to this app, if you would like to be able to upload schedules, send team emails and group chats and stay connected throughout the season this is a great way to do it.

Once you access the link, click on Web Content to create a team using Sports Connection’s sponsor code. The code will be displayed for you.