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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!: All Team Officials are required to hold Speak Out! [PRS] 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
The following 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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Coaching 5, 6 and 7 year-olds
[Initiation/Tyke] |
Intro Coach [Initiation/CHIP] |
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Coaching 8-10 year-olds
[Novice/Atom] |
Coach Stream |
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Coaching House League/Local League 11-18 year-olds
[Peewee/Bantam/Midget] |
Coach Stream |
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Coaching Rep Hockey 11-18 year-olds[Peewee/Bantam/Midget] |
Development 1 |
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Coaching Junior, University |
High Performance 1/2 |
Clinic Descriptions
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Intro Coach [Initiation/CHIP] |
The CHIP clinic focuses on technical skills and the development of basic skills for players from 5-8 years of age in a fun and supportive, learning environment. |
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Coach Stream |
The Coach Stream is designed for a coach who is new to the coaching program and working with players at the House League/Local League level. |
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Development 1 |
The Development Stream is separated into 2 parts and focuses on the needs of the coach working with Rep level players - Peewee and above. The Development 1 clinic focuses on improving basic skill acquisition and introduction of team play and individual tactics. |
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Development 2 |
Development 2 build upon the concepts covered in the D1 clinic and the curriculum includes team play concepts, strategy, and game analysis. The D2 clinic also includes a formal Field Evaluation component. |
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High Performance 1 & 2 |
The High Performance 1 & 2 are aimed at coaches working with athletes at the Junior, University, Provincial & national levels. In the past Advanced 1 clinics were typically held every 2 years in Ontario. |
Coaching Quick Links:
Coaches Clinics Listing
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