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Calling all Coaches!

By Ontario Minor Hockey Association, 12/13/16, 11:00AM EST

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Development programs available to coaches in conjunction with the 2017 World Junior Championships

Hockey Canada is very excited to announce that, in conjunction with 2017 World Junior Championships, we will be offering Development Programs to players and coaches of all ages and skill levels.  These development programs will take place at the MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence in Toronto, ON; the Official Practice venue of the WJC.

Coaching Specialty Clinic - Small Area Games

December 28th, 2016
11.00am-2:00pm
Clinics include both on & off-ice components
Register Here

Every practice should contain some form of game-situation and competitive drills, but not necessarily through traditional scrimmage activities. Small area games allow more players to be active, while handling the puck in a smaller area and making quicker decisions. Coaches can work on technical skills, individual tactics and team tactics in a manner that is seen as fun by the players.


Coaches that attend the Small Area Games Specialty Clinic are eligible for 3 Professional Development Points towards their Certification Maintenance. All registered coaches will receive one complimentary ticket to a World Junior Championship Game. Additional tickets are available to purchase following registration.


Coaching Specialty Clinic - Developing Defenseman

December 28th, 2016
2.00pm-5:00pm
Clinics include both on & off-ice components
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The Developing Defensemen Level 1 Clinic is part of the Instructional Coaching Stream of the National Coach Certification Program (NCCP). It is a competency-based program designed for coaches that are teaching defensemen skills to players of all ages in a progressive manner.

Coaches that attend the Developing Defenceman Specialty Clinic are eligible for 5 Professional Development Points towards their Certification Maintenance. All registered coaches will receive one complimentary ticket to a World Junior Championship Game. Additional tickets are available to purchase following registration.


Coaches Practice Planning Session

December 30th, 2016
10.00am-2:30pm
Session is off-ice only
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The practice is the basic preparation unit for the athlete and links to the overall Seasonal Plan. It is the fundamental building block of coaching. Skills are learned, conditioning is achieved, and confidence is built. The clinic will include in class sessions as well as a World Junior Practice Observation session.

Coaches that attend the Practice Planning Session are eligible for 3 Professional Development Points towards their Certification Maintenance. All registered coaches will receive one complimentary ticket to a World Junior Championship Game. Additional tickets are available to purchase following registration.


Coaches Instructional Stream - Goaltending 1

December 30th, 2016
10.00am-2:00pm
Clinics include both on & off-ice components
Register Here

Goaltending is a specialized position that minor hockey coaches often find challenging to lead and teach. Learn the foundation of technical skills including: skating, stance, moving, positioning, save selection and puck control. Along with the technical aspect of goaltending, coaches will be introduced to practice utilization, communication and specific drills related to goaltending.

Coaches that attend the Practice Planning Session are eligible for 5 Professional Development Points towards their Certification Maintenance. All registered coaches will receive one complimentary ticket to a World Junior Championship Game. Additional tickets are available to purchase following registration.

 

Visit our World Junior Programs page for the full schedule of Hockey Canada World Junior programming happening in Toronto this holiday season!

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