COMPETITION DEVELOPMENT SPORT STREAM - NCCP HIGH PERFORMANCE 1
The High Performance level of competition workshops are typically reserved for coaches of athletes in the Train to Win stage of Long-Term Player Development model although there is the possibility of some phasing in of a Train to Compete athlete into the High Performance level because of the fluidity of the stages of long-term player development. Coaches in this stream require specific skills and abilities in order to meet the needs of their athletes.
Overview:
The High Performance 1 Coaching Program is an enriched development experience for coaches, which features in-class sessions, a written assignment and a field evaluation. The in-class seminar will provide an exceptional opportunity for coaches to learn as it will feature outstanding presenters who have vast experience within high performance coaching environments. Following the in-class portion, coaches will further their development by completing, and receiving feedback on, a written assignment with support from a mentor. Participants will then be provided with an incredible opportunity for growth as a Hockey Canada trained evaluator will observe a practice and game and conduct interviews on the ice sessions and the coach’s overall program.
Throughout the process, coaches will be provided information and tasks which will challenge them with the ultimate goal of furthering key skills including critical thinking, problem solving, interacting, valuing and leadership.
Some NCCP High Performance1 Seminar Topics include:
•Strategic Planning and Program
•Team Tactics and Special Teams Play
•Off-Ice Training / Physical Skill Development
•Long-Term Athlete Development
•Growth, Development, & Stress Management in Today’s Athlete/Coach
•Leadership and Bench Management
•Player Evaluation and Scouting
•Nutrition for High Performance Athletes
•Goaltending Today
•Mental Training
•How to Develop Self-Esteem and Discipline with Your Team
•Technology for Today’s Coach
•Coaching road Map, Career/professional development
•Team Building and Ethics
Hockey Canada High Performance 1 Policy Statement
All Head Coaches coaching Bantam, Midget, Junior 'A' teams that compete in Inter-Provincial or National Championships or the highest level as determined by the Branch, must be High Performance 1 'Certified'. It is recommended that all Assistant Coaches be at minimum Development 1 'Trained'. This would take effect starting in the 2015-2016 season, 2016-2017 for Junior 'A' coaches.
How does that affect OHF Membership?
All Head Coaches coaching Male Bantam 'AAA' (Minor and Major), Female Bantam 'AA', Male Midget 'AAA' (Minor or Major) , Female Midget 'AA' and Junior 'A' must be High Performance-1 'Certified' according to the Hockey Canada policy by the 2015-2016 season, 2016-2017 season for Junior 'A'. It is recommended that all Assistant Coaches be a minimum Development 1 'Trained'.
OHF to Host Five (5) High Performance 1 Coaching Programs
Based on the above policy and the number of coaches this effects, the Ontario Hockey Federation will be hosting five High Performance 1 clinics across Ontario during the summer of 2014. Four of the five clinics will take place over two-weekends and another will be hosted over a 4 day stretch. Click here for information on applications.
Subsidy for Coaches - click here!
ALLIANCE Hockey Associations may apply for subsidization for their Coaches who attend the HP1 Seminar as well. See the subsidy for on the website under the "Forms" / "Development" section.
High Performance 1 Background
The High Performance 1 Coaching Program is an enriched development experience for coaches, which features in-class sessions, a written assignment and a field evaluation. The in-class seminar will provide an exceptional opportunity for coaches to learn as it will feature outstanding presenters who have vast experience within high performance coaching environments. Following the in-class portion, coaches will further their development by completing, and receiving feedback on, a written assignment with support from a mentor. Participants will then be provided with an incredible opportunity for growth as a Hockey Canada trained evaluator will observe a practice and game and conduct interviews on the ice sessions and the coach’s overall program.
Throughout the process, coaches will be provided information and tasks which will challenge them with the ultimate goal of furthering key skills including critical thinking, problem solving, interacting, valuing and leadership.
