Analyzing Performance

Planning and Designing a Practice Session

Planning and Designing a Sport Program

Coaching at Practice

Program Management

·Identification of the basic athletic abilities required to succeed in the game of hockey

·Assess the level of the team relative to the basic skills and tactics needed for performance at the regional or provincial level

·Identify appropriate corrective measures for players with regards to a specific skill of the game

·Communicate the analysis of an athlete to the athlete

·Utilize the skills manuals to select appropriate skill and drill progressions

·Identify risk factors and create an EAP for the team

·Set an appropriate structure for practice including good use of time, space and equipment

·Identify suitable objectives for each practice

·Understand the basic principles of drill design

·Understand the key technical skills, individual and team tactics in the game of hockey

·Understand the purpose of a seasonal plan and the components of that plan

·Be able to design a basic seasonal plan for a team at the rep level for a 6 month season

·Work with the athletes to set and monitor success indicators

·Verify that the facilities are safe

·Deliver one practice aimed at improving a specific skill or tactic in a way that is consistent with the current skills of the athlete

·Be able to adapt an activity to the skills of a particular group

·Apply basis teaching principles for demo and explanation

·Provide feedback relative to performance

·Use appropriate communication techniques to increase individual self esteem and team harmony

·Use appropriate communication strategies to build the team goals and guiding principles in consultation with players and parents

·Provide logistical information about scheduled practices, games and meetings

·Report to the athlete and/or the athletes parents the progress of the player through the program