Resources (Ancaster Minor Hockey)

Coach Resources

Articles

Think Small for Big Gains in Learning Hockey
The importance of high practice to game ratios and  using small area games, challenges and competitions to help young players get faster, to be better with the puck, to be able to shoot faster and to be more accurate is outlined in this article.

 

General Links
OMHA Coach & Player Resources
Age Specific Drills (OMHA site)
OMHA Team Manager Overview
Head Contact Rules
Concussions - A Head Game
OMHA Team Manager Manual
Hockey Canada Equipment Tips

Clinic/Certification Links
Clinics Overview
OMHA-2015-2016-Team-Official-Qualification-Requirements
OMHA-Revised-NCCP-for-Hockey-Overview-July2015

Drills Links
2013_AMHL_Half_Ice_Drills
Coaching Drills (OMHA site)
Drill Draw (software used to create drills)
HockeyPracticeGuide.com
Jes Hockey (animated drills)
Puckmasters Drill Page
Weiss Hockey

Pre-Season Letter/Information Package to Parents
Parents-Info-Package.doc

"Fun at All Costs" Video
This is an excellent presentation by Don Lucia, head coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA Divison 1 hockey team, on the importance of skills development and keeping the game fun for players of all ages.
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House League Coach Clinic Presentation
2013_AMHL_Coach_Clinic_Final