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Program Purpose

The purpose of this program is a result of direct action Hockey Canada and its member Branches have taken since the Coaching Association of Canada's evaluation of the NCCP in 1995 and the Molson Open Ice Summit on player development of 1999. In both events, it was determined that the mentoring of coaches at all levels and specifically minor hockey is the key to the future growth of coaching in Canada. The ultimate outcome is improved athlete development through the establishment of a national coach mentoring program. As a result, at the 2000 Annual General Meeting, the Board of Hockey Canada approved unanimously the creation and implementation of the National Coach Mentorship Program (NCMP) to foster the future growth of coaching and player development in Canada.

National Coach Mentorship Program

Definitions

Mentor...
A wise and trusted teacher, advisor, counselor, instructor, tutor, trainer.

Mentoring...
A relationship between a guide (mentor) and a coach which enables the coach to become more successful in all aspects of his/her coaching skills.

Mentoring involves...
Stimulating and managing the individual growth necessary to support coaching performance in the delivery programs beyond the present levels of delivery within the Canadian hockey system.

Benefits of mentoring...
Provides coaches with the required skills, knowledge and support to promote and sustain higher levels of performance within the coaching field.

Coach Mentorship In Saskatchewan

The NCMP provides the "human resource" for coaches wishing to take their coaching to the next level.  Throughout Saskatchewan various minor hockey associations have developed their own coach mentorship program with the guidance of Saskatchewan Hockey Association.

Associations such as Weyburn Minor Hockey Association have developed a coach mentorship program by introducing a resource centre for coaches borrow resources to help assist them with their coaching.  The coach mentors in Weyburn provide guidance throughout the season and meet once per month to go over any questions coaches may have.  Weyburn Minor has purchased the Coach's Club Coaches Planner Software, a library of drills and helpful tips that all coaches in the association can use to plan their practices.

For more information about coach mentorship, please contact

• Manager of Hockey Development, SHA