Coaches are essential to hockey at every level. A caring, enthusiastic, well-trained coach can be a positive influence on the experience of players, parents and other coaches.
ALLIANCE Hockey works with Hockey Canada, the Ontario Hockey Federation and our Members to provide effective education, certification and registration for hundreds of hockey coaches annually.
Coach 1-Intro to Coach and Coach 2-Coach Level are offered on-demand, allowing participants the option to complete their selected course on their own time and at their own pace.
These programs also include age-specific content which Coaches are strongly advised to complete for their team(s) division to ensure an enhanced, educational experience.
In example: It is recommended that the U13 Coach completes the U13 age-specific content as well as the general coaching content. Coaches may resume/complete the general content at any time during their session.
Unsure of the Team/Bench Staff qualifications required? Along with consultation from the local Minor Hockey Associations, use this guide to obtain further information:
Minimum Coaching Requirements.
For any questions or assistance, please contact:
Zach Mark, 519-273-7209 Ext 4.
» NCCP CLINICS:
• Coach 1 - Intro to Coach
• Coach 2 - Coach Level
• Development 1
About Coach 1 - Intro to Coach:
Hockey Canada Coach 1 program was designed to review the basic tools coaches need in leadership, communication, teaching skills and lesson planning. This is taught with special considerations of the youngest athletes in mind. Hockey Canada Coach 1 addresses the core knowledge every new coach must have as they begin their coaching career.
This Course is an on-demand course, that you may complete at your own pace.
About Coach 2 - Coach Level:
Hockey Canada Coach 2 program follows the competency-based education and training method of learning and is an excellent course for all new and recreational-level coaches. The Hockey Canada Coach 2 program introduces player development, effective communication and supporting athletes in the team, training, practice and game environments.
This Course is an on-demand course, that you may complete at your own pace.
*HU - ONLINE Checking or Hockey Canada Skills - Checking course MUST be completed before registering for the Hockey Canada - Coach 2 Clinic. If you have not completed, it will not allow you to register.
About Development 1:
The NCCP Development 1 curriculum and delivery was designed using the new competency based education and training model. The curriculum and clinic is designed to give coaches plenty of opportunities to do and think for themselves through classroom theory and on-ice participation.