Coaches

Coaching minor hockey can be a rewarding experience for both the coach and for the children. New coaches, trainers, and managers should be aware that proper certification is required before you are allowed to coach, train, or manage in the KDMHA. For a list of all required certifications please consult the Coaching Certification Requirements.

For a list of all area clinics visit Ottawa District Hockey Association website and click the Clinics link.

On-Ice Volunteers

We understand that each year more and more players are interested in volunteering within the KDMHA hockey program. And that some of these volunteers are young adults wanting to collect high school volunteer hours, and/or are looking to take on a different role within hockey. It has become evident in recent years that older Minor Hockey players as well as Junior Hockey Players partake in practices with teams of lower divisions to assist and volunteer within their association.

To provide guidance to our members, while ensuring safe opportunities for our young “helpers”, please download the information sheet below.

Download information on using on-ice volunteers during practices

Coaches Manual

2009–2010 Coaches Manual

Clinics

Coach Stream Clinic

A Coach Stream Clinic is being offered at the North Grenville Municipal Center Nov. 6^th and Nov. 7^th. This course will allow you to be either Head Coach at House League level or Assistant Coach at House and Competitive levels. The course includes Speak Out, is comprised of both in-class and on-ice sessions, and has pre-course and post-course assignments.

Where:

North Grenville Municipal Complex

When:

• November 6^th 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm
• November 7^th 8:30am until 4:30pm (this will include two ice sessions)

Forms

• 2009–2010 Coach Stream Registration Form
• 2009–2010 Coach Stream Pre-Course Assignment
• 2009–2010 Coach Stream Post-Course Assignment

Send completed registration forms to Bob Schrader at rschrader@ripnet.com.

Speak-Out Clinic

There is a speak-out session scheduled for October 3^rd, 2009 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the North Grenville Municipal Complex. To register for the session download and fill in the Speak Out Registration form and e-mail to Bob Schrader at rschrader@ripnet.com.

• Speak Out Registration Form (PDF format)
• Speak Out Registration Form (Word format)

Intro Coach Clinic

There is an introductory coaching clinic scheduled for October 25^th. This is an all-day session comprised of both classroom and on-ice portions. To sign up please download and fill in an Intro Coach registration form and e-mail to Bob Schrader at rschrader@ripnet.com.

• Intro Coach Clinic Registration Form (PDF format)
• Intro Coach Clinic Registration Form (Word format)

The KDMHA is always looking for interested and qualified people to volunteer to coach. Coaching is a great way to spend time with your child.

Application Forms

Download a coaching application form and mail to:

KDMHA Coach Coordinator
PO Box 1633
Kemptville, ON
K0G 1J0

Contact the Coach Co-ordinator, Daina Warren for more information.

Resources

Clinics

• Coaches Stream Clinic
• Intro Clinic

Warm-Ups, Drills, and Development Plans

Development Plans

• Atom Player Development Plan
• Peewee Player Development Plan

Player Warm Up

• On-Ice Stretches

Goalie Practice Drills

• more

Skills Standards and Testing

National Skills Standards & Testing (NSST) Program — Hockey Canada

• NSST Handbook
• NSST Recording Sheet (modified for KDMHA) — Excel, download the Excel File here
• Hockey Canada Recording Sheet
• NSST Station Poster
• Enter data into international testing database to compare with other players
• Download PDFs of all these documents, click here.

• Progressive Approach to Teaching Checking: Hockey Canada's Program
• Team Management Roles & Responsibilities
  
• Q&A's for Coaches
• KDMHA’s ‘Expectations’ for the Executive, Coaches/Team Officials, Parents/Spectators and Players
• Ottawa District Minor Hockey Association Forms:

To access the following forms, click on the link above, select "Administration," then click on "Forms."

• 9 Affiliated Players List
• Hockey Canada Injury Report
• Travel Permit
• Hockey Canada
• Hockey Canada: Communication Plans
• ESSO Medals of Achievement for your team
• Hockey Canada Speak Out Program
• Speakout Parents Guide

Hockeytime.ca

Questions and Answers for Coaches

Q: Who is responsible for mailing in game sheets if the referee has to fill in a referee's game report?

A: In the case of a game report being done, if it is simple and can be done quickly, the referee should do it in the ref room and let the team manager send in the game sheet. If it is a more complicated report, the home team should send the envelope and white copy of the game sheet with the referee who is then responsible for sending it in to Barb Levere. Either way, the home team should bring the envelopes to the arena for all home games, just in case.

Q: What happens when a goaltender receives a penalty for a mouthguard infraction?

A: The mouthguard situation for the goalie is the same as for any other penalty to the goalie. If it is a minor penalty or a 10 minute misconduct, a skater on the ice must serve this time for the goaltender.