Coach

Coach 1 - Intro to Coach Training

Course Overview

As of June 1, 2024, Hockey Canada has transitioned the Coach 1 education program to an online system called the Hockey Canada Learning Lab. The Coach 1 – Intro to Coach program was designed to review the basic tools coaches need in leadership, communication, teaching skills and lesson planning. This is taught with special considerations of the youngest athletes in mind.

Who Should Attend?

Intro to Coach is a required course for registered coaches working with Timbits U7 players (5-6 years old) and U9; however, it is not necessarily targeted to the inexperienced coach. The program shows coaches how to teach basic skills and fundamentals while continuing to emphasize fun.

Coach 2 - Coach Level

As of June 1, 2024, Hockey Canada has transitioned the Coach 2 education program to an online system called the Hockey Canada Learning Lab.

All hockey coaches coaching U11, U13, U15 and U18 community sport streams require Coach 2 – Coach Level training.

Overview

Coach Level follows the competency-based education and training method of learning and is an excellent course for all new and recreational-level coaches. The NCCP Coach Level introduces player development and teaches coach knowledge, skills and attitudes in the following areas:

Communicating effectively with athletes and parents
Supporting the athlete in a:
- team environment
- training environment
- practice environment
- game environment

The Coach Level emphasizes basic skills and the importance of having players develop confidence, self-esteem and a love for the game.

Certification

Hockey Canada, the Coaching Association of Canada and Members do not require Certified status in this stream, only Trained.

All head coaches guiding teams at U13 or above at competitive levels, as determined by the Member, must be Development 1 Certified (other than those requiring High Performance 1). It is recommended all assistant coaches have Development 1 Trained status.