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Want to be a Hockey Coach?
How to get Started
It is now easier than ever to become a qualified hockey coach - and we ve got all the information you need to get started.
By getting on the coaching ladder, individuals have the opportunity to progress through the various Hockey Canada and OMHA coaching qualifications while constantly enhancing their skills and knowledge.
The OMHA delivers courses for aspiring coaches at all levels, which are offered across the OMHA. Your pathway as a hockey coach is based on the age and level of players you will be working with.
Speak Out! / Respect in Sport [RIS]: All Team Officials are required to hold Speak Out! [PRS] or Respect in Sport [RIS] certification and registered with the OMHA in addition to all other Certification appropriate to their position, in place prior to the approval of their Team Roster.
Entry Points for Coaches
Entry points for coaches are based on each program design being geared towards providing an educational opportunity for coaches who are working with a specific group of athletes.
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Intro Coach [CHIP]
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The Intro Coach [CHIP] clinic is based on the Initiation Program curriculum. The program is designed for coaches working with 5 & 6 year old players or for players who are participating in a "learn to play" environment. The goals of the program are:
- To provide coaches with the tools to work with 5 & 6 year olds
- Provide coaches the training to successfully implement the IP curriculum
- Introduce coaches to the concepts of fair play and cooperation within the hockey environment
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Coach Stream
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The Coach Stream is designed for coaches working with players at the recreational level. The training the coach receives focuses on:
- Facilitating parent meetings
- Delivering effective practices
- Designing a safety program
- Teaching individual technical skills
- Preparing for game day
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Development Stream
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This program is designed for coaches working with players engaged in the competitive levels of hockey - Rep level Peewee & above]. The Development Stream is composed of 2 components - Development 1 & Development 2 into 2 parts and focuses on the needs of the coach working with Rep level players - Peewee and above. Upon completion of training coaches will have received information on:
- Effective team meetings
- Teaching individual skills, individual tactics, team tactics & team play
- Goaltending
- Drill design & effective practices
- Mentally preparing players
- Off-ice training
- Game analysis
- Seasonal Planning
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High Performance Stream
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This program is designed for coaches working with High Performance players. In the past Advanced 1 clinics were typically held every 2 years in Ontario. Coach training includes:
- Skill Analysis & Player Evaluation
- Yearly planning
- Team play systems & strategies
- Dealing with media
- Use of video
- Mental. physical and nutritional preparation
- Bench management
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