SHA Clinics

Minimum Coaching Certification Level required

The Level Coach is not a prerequisite to go into Developmental I
Only Coaches who are Development I certified can enter into Developmental II.

INTRO TO COACH    Hockey Canada developed the Intro to Coach to make a child's first contact with hockey a safe and positive experience.  It's a structured, learn to play hockey program designed to introduce beginners to the game's basic skills.

The Intro To Coach has four levels of instruction designed for beginning hockey players ages six (6) and under. Each level represents a different set of skill progressions. These levels consist of 20 lesson plans that follow a defined path of progression. Each of the four levels emphasizes the basic hockey skills of skating, puck handling, passing, and shooting.

As players move through the program, they improve on both hockey skills and self-confidence. This progression of skill development is reinforced through practice drills, informal and modified games (such as shinny, freeze tag, and obstacle course).

The overall success of the program relies on the leadership and teaching abilities of the instructors. To assist coaches Hockey Canada developed a fie hour instructional clinic designed to ensure that instructors are fully prepared to present a successful program. The focus of the clinic is on skill analysis and development, lesson organization, and communications.

All coaches of players six (6) years of age and younger must attend this clinic regardless of prior coaching certification.  The duration of this clinic is 5 hours total, with 4 hours in classroom sessions and 1 hour on-ice session.

The Initiation Program recommends player development be built on practicing technical skills 85% and individual tactics 15%.

COACH STREAM  This is an entry level program for the recreational coach who has little or no experience as a coach. Upon successful completion of this 9.5 hour course, each coach will be required to complete the Learning Log Workbook upon completing the clinic.  Then the coach will receive a six digit national number and card indicating that he/she has acquired Coach Stream of the National Coaching Certification Program.

Coach level provides an introduction to player development and teaches coaches:

• How to organize and implement an effective practice.
• How to design and implement a risk management program.
• How to teach individual skills such as skating, puck control, and checking.

Coach level emphasizes basic skills and the importance of having players develop confidence, self-esteem, and a love for the game.

There is a Pre Task to be completed before attending the Coach Stream clinic.  If this is not completed before the clinic, the Pre Task will be handed out and explained at the clinic.

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The Hockey Canada Skills Development Program recommends the following for coaches to emphasize:

• Novice hockey recommends 75% on technical skills, 15% on individual tactics, and 10% on team tactics.
• Atom hockey recommends 50% technical skills, 20% individual tactics, 15% team tactics, 10% team play, and 5% strategy.
• Peewee hockey recommends 45% technical skills, 20% individual tactics, 15% team tactics,10% team play, and 10% strategy.
• Bantam hockey recommends 40% technical skills, 15% individual tactics, 20% team tactics, 15% team play, and 10% strategy.
• Midget hockey recommends 35% technical skills, 20% individual tactics, 20% team tactics, 15% team play, and 10% strategy.