MANDATE
AIM HIGHER…GO FURTHER
REP HOCKEY THE BETTER WAY
FOCUS ON EDUCATION ONLY WEEKEND AWAY GAMES
NO ADDRESS BOUNDARIES
MORE DEVELOPMENT WITH PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION
BE AN NIHF COACH
BE A MENTOR – BE INSPIRATIONAL – BE A LEADER
BE PROUD TO DEVELOP YOUNG HOCKEY PLAYERS INTO BECOMING LEADERS OF TOMORROW
TEACH THE VALUES OF SPORTSMANSHIP, FAIR PLAY, RESPECTING COACHES, REFEREES, TEAMMATES AND PARENTS
ENGAGE THE PLAYERS IN THE COMMUNITY AND BE UPSTANDING MEMBERS
COACH IN YOUR LOCAL CITY OR AN OUTSIDE CITY, WE HAVE NO ADDRESS RULES
BE An NIHF HOCKEY COACH – YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID
We are also looking for Assistant Coaches and Managers
2002 to 2010
AAA, AA - A
THE NIHF BRAND is about being one COMMUNITY OF HOCKEY PLAYERS, COACHES, AND PARENTS
Please tell others you know about the NIHF
Coaching or managing young hockey players is a joy that all people involved in the game of hockey understand. As a coach or manager, you can mentor young players to become not only the best they can be in hockey but also in life. The NIHF teams are looking for devoted parent and non-parent coaches to lead young people to develop as hockey players. We encourage former players who have played at the Junior, NCAA, CIS, and/or Pro level to lend their experience and mentoring skills to our young players, by coaching or being an Assistant Coach. If you are interested in being a Coach, Assistant, or Manager please e-mail Kevin McKinnon commissioner@nihf.hockey and he will connect you with the Licensee for your area.
COACH CERTIFICATE
· All coaches are required to register with the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) (this will be handled by the league) and complete the on-line coach’s course.
· The AAU registration will include an international police check.
· The coaches’ on-line courses are free with an AAU membership. Go to this link and you will only need to complete level 1 this season. However, we encourage all coaches to take all the levels to become a better coach. http://www.aauhockey.org/RulesClinics/MandatoryCoachesEducation.aspx
· All coaches and trainers are required to complete and pass the “Heads Up for Concussion in Youth Sports” course and provide a certificate to the league.
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR HEAD COACH
- Serve as the official spokesperson on behalf of the team
- Delegate responsibilities to the assistant coach and manager
- Plan on and off ice activities in consultation with the assistant coaches
- Plan, implement and control pre-game preparation and communication with the team
- Design the practice plans in consultation with the assistant coaches
- Coach the team in all games and practices
- Establish rules for the team and oversee the supervision of the players
- This year all coaches will be required to take an on-line coaches certification course through the Amateur Athletic Union prior to the start of the season.
- Ensure all NIHF Leagues rules are communicated to the players and parents and that rules are strictly adhered to.
- Obtain signed player and parent “Codes of Conduct” forms and returned to the league office.
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE ASSISTANT COACH
Assist with:
- planning, organizing and conducting practices, pre-game preparation, in the game operation of the team
- the supervision of players on and off the ice
- the preparation of a game plan
- communication with parents, be the liaison between coach and parents
- Report to the head coach
- Complete and pass the “Heads Up for Concussion in Youth Sports” course and provide a certificate to the league.
