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Coaching Requirements | Hockey Alberta
The Respect in Sport Program is an online certification program designed to protect our youth as well as enhance Hockey Alberta’s mandate of providing a safe and fun environment for all of our participants. It is Canada’s leading online bullying, abuse, harassment, and negligence prevention program for parents, coaches, and community leaders. It is offered in two different streams:
Respect in Sport Activity Leader/Coach/Officials – ALL COACHES and MANAGERS must have this
Provides in-depth information on the subjects of bullying, abuse, harassment and neglect. It demonstrates negative behaviors and provides ideas of how a situation may be best handled, including valuable information from subject matter experts delivered in a clear and concise fashion, and asks questions of the leaders based on the scenarios presented. Specific topics include: definitions of bullying, abuse, harassment, neglect and discrimination, cyber-bullying, hazing, use of power, emotions, how to respond, reporting, moral and legal issues, and development.
Coach 1 - Intro to Coach
Coaches will be given the tools to teach hockey’s basic skills while keeping the theme of practices on fun & fundamentals. Clinics topics include leadership, communication, teaching skills, and lesson planning. All of this is taught with special considerations of the youngest athletes in mind.
STEP 1: *HU-ONLINE Coach 1/Coach 2 ($29 + GST)
This course emphasizes the basic skills and importance of having players develop confidence, self-esteem and a love for the game. Coaches will be given an introduction to player development, coach knowledge, tools to effectively communicate with athletes and parents, and how to support the athlete in the team, training, practice and game environment.
STEP 1: *HU-ONLINE Coach 1/Coach 2 ($29 + GST)
Checking Skills
This course will cover the basic tools to teach Checking skill acquisition, 4 phases of checking (positioning & angling, stick checks, contact confidence, body checking), checking safety, checking skills drills, roles & responsibilities. An emphasis is placed on the basic checking skills, and the importance of having players develop confidence, respect and an awareness of the checking process.
STEP 1: *HU- ONLINE Checking ($22 + GST)
Safety
This 4-hour online program is an introduction to team safety, injury recognition, fair play code and code of ethics, safety at the rink, injury management and the Emergency Action Plan. The teams Safety Person will gain the information and confidence needed to be the go-to-person on your team for health, wellness, injury recognition safe and proper recovery & Return to Play procedures.
Those who have completed the Safety Program Online, and are a minimum of Standard First Aid, or Medical Professionals are eligible. Safety – Level 2 grants a maximum of an additional 3 years onto the initial expiry date from the Safety course. The new expiry date is relevant to the expiry of additional medical training and can continually be renewed & re-submitted up to the maximum of additional 3 years.
Certification is based on 100% completion of the online Hockey University- Safety program. There is no equivalency for this course.
The certification for this program is valid for a period of three (3) hockey seasons from the date completion (expiring on September 1st).
HCSP - Level 2 Application
The Level II component of the Hockey Canada Safety Program (HCSP) is given to those who have completed the Hockey Canada Safety Program - Level 1 and have a minimum of current Standard First Aid, or are medical professionals.
Each participant wanting to be recognized at Level 2 must provide proof of certification attached to this form. The participant will then be updated to Level 2 on their Hockey Canada record, and provided a record of their new level and expiry date, as long as their Hockey Canada Safety Program is valid at that time. This level will extend their HCSP certification to a maximum of six years, based on the expiry of the First Aid Certificate.
Professional Coach Development Clinics
Hockey Canada has developed the Instructional Stream Program to act as a supplementary coaching education program. These courses are offered to coaches in Alberta free of charge and are delivered by Hockey Alberta trained Instructors.
The clinics consist of three hours of classroom and on-ice instruction, and offer coaches practical sessions on teaching skills and tactics. The clinics provide a welcoming environment for coaches to educate themselves on new skill development techniques for their players.
Hockey Alberta is currently offering five specific instructional stream courses:
Skating
Efficient and effective skating is the foundation for all other hockey skills. Skating ability is directly related to puck control, shooting, and checking, and improving a player’s skating ability works towards improving all aspects of his/her game. Coaches will go through specific drills relating to balance, power and agility, forward stride, backward skating, transition, and quick feet and change of direction.
Developing Defensemen
Specific drills and tools to support defense training. Coaches are introduced to the basic principles of defensive skating, regroup, neutral zone play, defensive zone 1-on-1 play, shooting, and individual breakout skills. The on-ice portion demonstrates drills focusing on these skills.
Skills
Develop the ability to confidently lead players through skill specific drills and then link them to game application. Learn how to teach skills for technique and results and develop an understanding of the components required for skill acquisition.
Goaltending
Goaltending is a specialized position that minor hockey coaches often find challenging to lead and teach. Learn the foundation of technical skills including skating, stance, moving, positioning, save selection and puck control. Along with the technical aspect of goaltending, coaches will be introduced to practice utilization, communication and specific drills related to goaltending.
Small Area Games
Every practice should contain some form of game-situation and competitive drills, but not necessarily through traditional scrimmage activities. Small area games allow more players to be active, while handling the puck in a smaller area and making quicker decisions. Coaches can work on technical skills, individual tactics and team tactics in a manner that is seen as fun by the players.
Development 1
This course provides a foundation for coaches within the competitive streams, and teaches drill progressions & regressions, skills analysis, seasonal planning, linking individual skills & tactics, team building & tactics, and goaltending.
STEP 1: In-Person Development 1 ($262 + GST - Includes Written Assignment + Evaluation Fees)
High Performance 1
This seminar is hosted once a year for a full week in July at Hockey Alberta’s offices in Red Deer. It includes professional speakers in the delivery of sessions including special teams, planning to perform, offensive/defensive team play, goaltending, game and bench management, ethics in coaching, teambuilding and many more.
In addition to classroom sessions, coaches will be provided practical learning and development by running on-ice session and coach on the bench with our AJHL Player Development camp which is run the same week. Coaches selected to attend this Seminar will be guided by some of the best leaders and mentors in Canada.
HP1 is a full week, and coaches will need to come committed and prepared for long days. The seminar includes both individual and group tasks, and assignments that will be used to support the delegates in becoming fully certified as a High Performance 1 Coach.
Coaches are considered ‘trained’ after 100% attendance in the course, to meet requirements of being ‘certified’ coaches must successfully complete the written assignment, field evaluation, and Making Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation by the set deadlines.
Applications for 2020 High Performance 1 will open in February of 2020.
Requirements
The Requirement set nationally is that “All Head Coaches coaching Bantam, Midget and Junior A teams that compete in Inter-provincial or National Championships or the highest level as determined by the branch, must be High Performance 1 Certified. It is recommended that all Assistant Coaches be at minimum Development 1 trained.”
Please refer to Coach Requirements for those who would require this course for coaching within Alberta
Eligibility
Coaches looking to apply should meet the following criteria:
Coaching Requirements | Hockey Alberta
2022-23 Coaching Requirements - Must be completed by November 15, 2022.
Coach Education
Respect in SportThe Respect in Sport Program is an online certification program designed to protect our youth as well as enhance Hockey Alberta’s mandate of providing a safe and fun environment for all of our participants. It is Canada’s leading online bullying, abuse, harassment, and negligence prevention program for parents, coaches, and community leaders. It is offered in two different streams:
Provides in-depth information on the subjects of bullying, abuse, harassment and neglect. It demonstrates negative behaviors and provides ideas of how a situation may be best handled, including valuable information from subject matter experts delivered in a clear and concise fashion, and asks questions of the leaders based on the scenarios presented. Specific topics include: definitions of bullying, abuse, harassment, neglect and discrimination, cyber-bullying, hazing, use of power, emotions, how to respond, reporting, moral and legal issues, and development.
Coach 1 - Intro to Coach
Coaches will be given the tools to teach hockey’s basic skills while keeping the theme of practices on fun & fundamentals. Clinics topics include leadership, communication, teaching skills, and lesson planning. All of this is taught with special considerations of the youngest athletes in mind.
STEP 1: *HU-ONLINE Coach 1/Coach 2 ($29 + GST)
- 12 module online course that takes approximately 4 hours, and covers the coaching foundation building blocks
- Once registration is complete, coaches can enroll in the appropriate in-person clinic relevant to their coaching requirements (Coach 1 or Coach 2). When attending the in-person, it is assumed coaches that they knowledge from this online course
- 4 hours classroom followed by 1.5 hours on ice
- Hosted from end of August until November 15th (requirement deadline for coaches)
- Coaches will learn skill development, skill progressions, practice delivery and resource utilization in this practical learning and sharing environment.
This course emphasizes the basic skills and importance of having players develop confidence, self-esteem and a love for the game. Coaches will be given an introduction to player development, coach knowledge, tools to effectively communicate with athletes and parents, and how to support the athlete in the team, training, practice and game environment.
STEP 1: *HU-ONLINE Coach 1/Coach 2 ($29 + GST)
- 12 module online course that takes approximately 4 hours, and covers the coaching foundation building blocks
- Once registration is complete, coaches can enroll in the appropriate in-person clinic relevant to their coaching requirements (Coach 1 or Coach 2). When attending the in-person, it is assumed coaches that they knowledge from this online course
- 4 hours classroom followed by 1.5 hours on ice
- Hosted from end of August until November 15th (requirement deadline for coaches)
- Coaches will learn skill development, skill progressions, practice delivery and resource utilization in this practical learning and sharing environment.
Checking Skills
This course will cover the basic tools to teach Checking skill acquisition, 4 phases of checking (positioning & angling, stick checks, contact confidence, body checking), checking safety, checking skills drills, roles & responsibilities. An emphasis is placed on the basic checking skills, and the importance of having players develop confidence, respect and an awareness of the checking process.
STEP 1: *HU- ONLINE Checking ($22 + GST)
- 6 module online course that takes approximately 1.5 hours
- Once registration is complete, coaches can enroll in the in-person clinic. When attending the in-person, it is assumed coaches that they knowledge from this online course
- 2 hours classroom followed by 1.5 hours on ice
- Registration link found under Instructional Stream category
- Hosted from end of August until November 15th (requirement deadline for coaches)
Safety
This 4-hour online program is an introduction to team safety, injury recognition, fair play code and code of ethics, safety at the rink, injury management and the Emergency Action Plan. The teams Safety Person will gain the information and confidence needed to be the go-to-person on your team for health, wellness, injury recognition safe and proper recovery & Return to Play procedures.
- This training is valid for 3 seasons from the date of completion (expiring on September 1st). Once expired must re-take the online course or apply for Level 2 status (with appropriate qualifications).
- All Hockey Alberta teams must have one (1) person registered to their team that has completed the Hockey Canada Safety Program and be at all games.
Those who have completed the Safety Program Online, and are a minimum of Standard First Aid, or Medical Professionals are eligible. Safety – Level 2 grants a maximum of an additional 3 years onto the initial expiry date from the Safety course. The new expiry date is relevant to the expiry of additional medical training and can continually be renewed & re-submitted up to the maximum of additional 3 years.
Certification is based on 100% completion of the online Hockey University- Safety program. There is no equivalency for this course.
The certification for this program is valid for a period of three (3) hockey seasons from the date completion (expiring on September 1st).
HCSP - Level 2 Application
The Level II component of the Hockey Canada Safety Program (HCSP) is given to those who have completed the Hockey Canada Safety Program - Level 1 and have a minimum of current Standard First Aid, or are medical professionals.
Each participant wanting to be recognized at Level 2 must provide proof of certification attached to this form. The participant will then be updated to Level 2 on their Hockey Canada record, and provided a record of their new level and expiry date, as long as their Hockey Canada Safety Program is valid at that time. This level will extend their HCSP certification to a maximum of six years, based on the expiry of the First Aid Certificate.
Professional Coach Development Clinics
Hockey Canada has developed the Instructional Stream Program to act as a supplementary coaching education program. These courses are offered to coaches in Alberta free of charge and are delivered by Hockey Alberta trained Instructors.
The clinics consist of three hours of classroom and on-ice instruction, and offer coaches practical sessions on teaching skills and tactics. The clinics provide a welcoming environment for coaches to educate themselves on new skill development techniques for their players.
Hockey Alberta is currently offering five specific instructional stream courses:
Skating
Efficient and effective skating is the foundation for all other hockey skills. Skating ability is directly related to puck control, shooting, and checking, and improving a player’s skating ability works towards improving all aspects of his/her game. Coaches will go through specific drills relating to balance, power and agility, forward stride, backward skating, transition, and quick feet and change of direction.
Developing Defensemen
Specific drills and tools to support defense training. Coaches are introduced to the basic principles of defensive skating, regroup, neutral zone play, defensive zone 1-on-1 play, shooting, and individual breakout skills. The on-ice portion demonstrates drills focusing on these skills.
Skills
Develop the ability to confidently lead players through skill specific drills and then link them to game application. Learn how to teach skills for technique and results and develop an understanding of the components required for skill acquisition.
Goaltending
Goaltending is a specialized position that minor hockey coaches often find challenging to lead and teach. Learn the foundation of technical skills including skating, stance, moving, positioning, save selection and puck control. Along with the technical aspect of goaltending, coaches will be introduced to practice utilization, communication and specific drills related to goaltending.
Small Area Games
Every practice should contain some form of game-situation and competitive drills, but not necessarily through traditional scrimmage activities. Small area games allow more players to be active, while handling the puck in a smaller area and making quicker decisions. Coaches can work on technical skills, individual tactics and team tactics in a manner that is seen as fun by the players.
Development 1
This course provides a foundation for coaches within the competitive streams, and teaches drill progressions & regressions, skills analysis, seasonal planning, linking individual skills & tactics, team building & tactics, and goaltending.
STEP 1: In-Person Development 1 ($262 + GST - Includes Written Assignment + Evaluation Fees)
- 2 day clinic with 13 hours of classroom, and 3 hours on-ice instruction where coaches learn to motivate and lead athletes as the move into a competitive environment, build age and competition-appropriate practice plans, while giving players a solid understanding of skills and strategies needed to compete.
- 100% attendance will result in “Trained” status, must successfully complete following steps to obtain “Certified”
- Assignments are emailed out after the clinic and must be completed and returned within 6 weeks of course date. Return completed assignments to: spattison@hockeyalberta.ca
- Assignment topics include Coach Development Plan, EAP, Video Skills Analysis, plan & execute 3 practices.
- Takes approximately 60 minutes, through the Coach Association of Canada’s “Locker”.
- Coaches are provided the opportunity to apply skills learned in the workshop to real life situations. Once completed coaches will have demonstrated the ability to handle ethical situations with confidence.
- Once steps 1-3 are completed in full, coaches will receive a letter outlining eligibility to complete a Field Evaluation, which consists of an evaluator being assigned to evaluate one practice. Prior to the FE coaches are required to submit practice plans and EAP to their evaluator.
- Completion of this final step will move coaches from “Trained” to “Certified”
- Once Certified, coaches have 5 Years to gather 20 PD points (tracking found on “the Locker”) to keep their “Certified” status.
- PD courses can be found under the Professional Development Tab
High Performance 1
This seminar is hosted once a year for a full week in July at Hockey Alberta’s offices in Red Deer. It includes professional speakers in the delivery of sessions including special teams, planning to perform, offensive/defensive team play, goaltending, game and bench management, ethics in coaching, teambuilding and many more.
In addition to classroom sessions, coaches will be provided practical learning and development by running on-ice session and coach on the bench with our AJHL Player Development camp which is run the same week. Coaches selected to attend this Seminar will be guided by some of the best leaders and mentors in Canada.
HP1 is a full week, and coaches will need to come committed and prepared for long days. The seminar includes both individual and group tasks, and assignments that will be used to support the delegates in becoming fully certified as a High Performance 1 Coach.
Coaches are considered ‘trained’ after 100% attendance in the course, to meet requirements of being ‘certified’ coaches must successfully complete the written assignment, field evaluation, and Making Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation by the set deadlines.
Applications for 2020 High Performance 1 will open in February of 2020.
Requirements
The Requirement set nationally is that “All Head Coaches coaching Bantam, Midget and Junior A teams that compete in Inter-provincial or National Championships or the highest level as determined by the branch, must be High Performance 1 Certified. It is recommended that all Assistant Coaches be at minimum Development 1 trained.”
Please refer to Coach Requirements for those who would require this course for coaching within Alberta
Eligibility
Coaches looking to apply should meet the following criteria:
- Currently coach elite athletes in a competitive stream
- Currently or will be coaching in one of the 5 required leagues
- Certified at the Development 1 Level
- Male Stream: HC at the Bantam AA level or higher, or be an AC at the Bantam AAA level or higher under proper guidance, or HC at Team Alberta Competition
- Female Stream: HC at the Midget AAA or higher, or be an AC at the College, University or Senior AAA Level, or HC at a Team Alberta Competition.