Coaching Programs

Becoming A Skilled Youth Hockey Coach
Level 1 Orientation Program
by Greg Siller - Pro Learning Systems

This program focuses on the principles of coaching as well as the skills and strategies of roller or ice hockey and prepares each participant to be a Level 1 hockey coach. The intended audience includes coaches, league directors, and parents. Objectives of this program include:

• training prospective coaches in their responsibilities to children in a hockey program;
• focusing on all players regardless of their athletic talent;
• helping each child progress toward his/her maximum potential; and
• understanding that the pursuit of victory is much more important than only being victorious.

Part 1 - The Principles of Coaching

• What Is Coaching Youth Hockey All About?
  
• Players Physical Development Levels
  
• Planning For The Season
  
• Communicating With Players And Parents
  
• Equipment And Safety
  
• Handling Injuries
  
• Rules Of The Game
  
• Liability And The Coach
  
• How Can You Improve As A Coach?

Part 2 - Skills And Strategies Of Roller/Ice Hockey

• What Is Hockey All about?
• Three Player Development Phases - An Overview
• Phase I - Individual Skills - A Video Presentation
• Phase II - Integrated Individual and Positional Skills
• Phase III - Team Skills
• Effective Practice Organization
• Pre-Game Warm-Up Drills
• The Game
• After The Game