The coach's corner page of this website is a place to help you improve upon your coaching knowledge, skills, and abilities. The goal of this page is to assist you in developing better hockey players and better people for future success at whatever level you are coaching. Our goal is for you to learn one new thing about becoming a better coach each time you visit this section.
Coaching Resource Links:
Click here to read USA Hockey's American Development Model.
Please make sure that your certification level is current for the level that you apply to coach at. The expiration date can be found on the back of your coaching card or online at usahockey.com. This season you will need to register for clinics online using the above link. Clinic dates for the 2010-2011 season will be posted in late August. You will have until Dec. 31st, 2010 to get the proper certification.
| LEVEL OF PLAY | COACHING EDUCATION PROGRAM LEVEL |
|---|---|
| 8 & Under (Mite) | Level 1 |
| 10 & Under (Squirt/10U) | Level 2 (Prerequisite Level 1) |
| 12 & Under (PeeWee/12U) | Level 3 (Prerequisite Level 1 & 2) |
| 14 & Under (Bantam/14U) | Level 3 (Prerequisite Level 1 & 2) |
There will be an on-ice coach development clinic conducted by MN Hockey. The dates are:
Dates will be posted when available.
If you are coaching this season, please plan on attending this valuable clinic.
