This is an entry level program for the recreational coach who has little or no experience as a coach. Upon successful completion of this 9.5 hour course, each coach will be required to complete the Learning Log Workbook upon completing the clinic.  Then the coach will receive a six digit national number and card indicating that he/she has acquired Coach Stream of the National Coaching Certification Program.

Coach level provides an introduction to player development and teaches coaches:

• How to organize and implement an effective practice.
• How to design and implement a risk management program.
• How to teach individual skills such as skating, puck control, and checking.

Coach level emphasizes basic skills and the importance of having players develop confidence, self-esteem, and a love for the game.

There is a Pre Task to be completed before attending the Coach Stream clinic.  If this is not completed before the clinic, the Pre Task will be handed out and explained at the clinic.

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The Hockey Canada Skills Development Program recommends the following for coaches to emphasize:

• Novice hockey recommends 75% on technical skills, 15% on individual tactics, and 10% on team tactics.
• Atom hockey recommends 50% technical skills, 20% individual tactics, 15% team tactics, 10% team play, and 5% strategy.
• Peewee hockey recommends 45% technical skills, 20% individual tactics, 15% team tactics,10% team play, and 10% strategy.
• Bantam hockey recommends 40% technical skills, 15% individual tactics, 20% team tactics, 15% team play, and 10% strategy.
• Midget hockey recommends 35% technical skills, 20% individual tactics, 20% team tactics, 15% team play, and 10% strategy.

• Clinic Dates
• Intro to Coach
• Hockey Canada - Player Development
• Starting out as a Hockey Coach