Coaching Resources

Browse hundreds of FREE drills, practice plans, and create your own practice plans using the Hockey Canada Drill Hub, Click here to start.

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For Hockey Canada Player Development downloads – practice plans, skill evaluation tools, core skills and more Click HERE

The Hockey Canada Network gives coaches and players the tools to succeed with drills, skills, videos, practice plans and articles on your tablet or phone.

Visit www.hockeycanadanetwork.com for more information and to subscribe.

Through the Coaching Enhancement Funding Programs, the Coaches Association of Ontario in partnership with the Government of Ontario look to build capacity and leadership within the Ontario sport system by providing an opportunity for coaches, and provincial sports organizations, to recover some of the expenses involved with coaching and coach development. Click on a link below for more information about funding programs.

Funding programs include:

• Coach bursaries for NCCP course registration fees (only available for Instructional Stream, Development 1 and High Performance training)
• Three Year Full Time Coach salary support for eligible organizations 

Coach competency is essential in the development of Ontario’s community sport programs. Coaches Association of Ontario’s Mentorship programs provide an opportunity for coaches to better support athlete development, expand on their existing coaching knowledge, and improve their overall coaching program. Coaches will have access to various programs such as:

• Mentor Express – One-on-one access to an expert in nutrition, psychology, leadership & management, strength and conditioning, para sport
• Changing the Game – Mentorship for female coaches
• Canada Games Apprentice – apply to be an apprentice coach at the next Canada Games
• NCCP Mentorship training

For more information go to the CAO website http://www.coachesontario.ca/mentorsexpress/or email express@coachesontario.ca

NOTE: This course is different from the Speak Out equivalent found under the Coaches tab of our website.

The GTHL is pleased to provide, in partnership with Respect Group Inc., an educational tool that furthers our commitment to fostering a safe and fun hockey environment for players and parents.

The Respect in Sport Online Parent Program is an in-depth one-hour online program geared toward providing the parent with information on how to evaluate and understand:

• parental influence over a child;
• coach and leader roles in sport;
• parent and coach roles in a child’s enjoyment of a sport; and
• protecting your child when they are out of your immediate control.

Furthermore, this program highlights five key “behavioural traps” frequently exhibited by parents – particularly in competitive sports – and touches on the subjects of nutrition, rest, injuries, and dealing with coaches, officials and other parents.

We encourage all GTHL parents to take advantage of this valuable online education tool.

Click here to register for the Respect in Sport Online Parent Program.