Welcome To Our Coaches Session 2023-2024

• Agenda:
• Introduction of current executive
• Risk Management with Craig Foley – VP Risk Management SMHA
• Brad Taylor Technical Director - Hockey Nova Scotia Coach Education
• Morgan Spicer U11 Coordinator – Neurodiversity and Coaching
• Jason Hale – HNS Halifax East Regional Director
• Rod Sturge – VP SMHA
• Matt Brown – VP Initiation U5 & U7
• Tips to setting up a successful season!
• Guest Coaches Hot Stove!

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SMHA Risk Management

• Firm Coach Certification Deadline: December 1, 2023
• Those not certified will be pulled off the bench by Hockey NS.
• Confirm Your Own Certifications on HCR
• Coaches must Log In to HCR 3.0, click “Members” and view their own “Sport Profile”
• Look for “Valid Background Check” like this:
• Look under “Qualifications” heading
• Cross-reference your Qualifications with the Coaching Requirements on Hockey Nova Scotia’s website
• More to come re: First Aid Certifications
• Need help?
• FIRST: Review www.FlyersHockey.ca under Coaching & Volunteer Certifications
• SECOND: Email Certifications@FlyersHockey.ca for support

��HOCKEY NOVA SCOTIA’s�COACH EDUCATION OVERVIEW�

Brad Taylor

Technical Director, Hockey Nova Scotia�    

Brad Taylor…�

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2005-2009 – Hockey Canada

2009-2011 – Canada Games

2011-Current – Hockey Nova Scotia

Team Atlantic - World Under 17

Team Atlantic - Women’s National Under 18

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Pathway of Coaching

High Performance 1 / 2

Development 1 / Coach 2

CRC / HU Safety / RIS

Intro to Coach /

Coach 1

Coach Roles & Responsibilities�

• Clear expectations
• Parents, Players, Coaches
• Roles for all coaches
• Seasonal plan
• Be resourceful and accountable
• Don’t be lazy
• Ask for help
• Mentorship

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Resources…

• Hockey Canada
• Hockey Canada App / Drill Hub / Instructional Stream / Downloads
• Hockey USA (Clinics)
• Sport Centre Atlantic
• Coaching Association of Canada (online modules)
• Coach NS
• Other Provincial Hockey Branches (Hockey BC, Hockey Manitoba)
• Professional Development (Seminars, Conferences, TOK)
• Sport Nova Scotia
• The Coaches Site
• Hockey Coach Vision
• Coach Them
• Community elite coaches
• Halifax Mooseheads, DAL, SMU

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Opportunities…

• MHA Development Team
• Hockey Nova Scotia HPP
• Hockey Canada
• Skills Instructors
• Coach Stream Instruction
• Learning Facilitators
• Mentorship

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Making a difference in the life of a child !

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Helping Kids with ADHD Thrive In Hockey (Sports)

PTS Coaching Article: Helping Kids with ADHD Thrive in Sports

Jason Hale - Halifax East Regional Director

Rod Sturge- Vice President SMHA

VP L2P & U7

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Matthew Brown

L2P and U7 Hockey will Follow Canadian

Player Pathway

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Have fun, get active

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Learn fundamental hockey skills

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Develop & refine basic motor patterns

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Practice cooperation & fair play

Team & Game Breakdown

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25-30 players per game.

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1 head coach, 4-5 core coaches and 5-10 helpers

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5 stations per skate, minimum of 1 dedicated to small area game

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Reps over perfection

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1-2 jamborees, Mooseheads intermissions, holiday event, end of year

celebration

Coaching Essentials

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Head Coach to draft up practice plans at least two days ahead of time

(recommended after last practice of the week)

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Ensure to outline the 3-4 major coaching points expected in each

station

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Video tape yourself drawing the station

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Create a WhatsApp, Team Snap, Facebook group, account etc. for

communication with coaches and families

Tips to setting up a successful season!

• Parent meeting, Parent meeting, Parent meeting!
• Make sure team managers, coaches, parents, and players are all aligned on the goals for the players and team prior to the season. When everyone is pointed in the same direction your team has a much higher chance of having a successful season. Success is not solely based on wins and loses but rather player development and experience in youth sport.
• Fair Play Codes
• Expectations on how absent players are to notify the coach.
• Itinerary and timeline for when players need to be at rink for games and practices
• Outline if parents are allowed in the room and if so till when?
• Time commitment
• Respect for themselves, all players (own team and opposition) officials, parents, etc.
• Expected conduct – games, practices, locker room, events
• Discipline – Player conduct, Parent conduct at games, team functions etc
• Here’s what most coaches are trying to accomplish:
• Everyone has a positive experience
• Everyone has fun playing with their friends new and old
• Everyone gets better and learns skills on and off the ice
• Everyone wants to come back next year in some capacity

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Coaches Hot Stove!