Development

Development 1

Overview

Coaches learn good habits when they practice effective coaching behaviours. This clinic empowers coaches to do and think for themselves. Coaches in Development 1 get an in-depth practical look into the following:

Team-building
Skill development
Drill design
Developing drill progressions
Practice planning
Athletic abilities
Individual skills and tactics
Making ethical decisions

All head coaches coaching U13, U15, U18 and Junior A teams that compete in interprovincial or national championships, or the highest level as determined by the Member, must be High Performance 1 Certified. It is recommended that all assistant coaches be, at minimum, Development 1 Trained.