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Hello Everyone!

I’ve had some questions emailed regarding affiliations, and their use. For your reference, the rules can be found here on the EMHA website: http://www.emha.ca/clientuploads/Documents/2009-2010_%20EMHA_%20Directives.pdf, and scroll to page 25. Please familiarise yourself with the Rules of Affiliation so that you don’t unintentionally get yourself in to hot water with EMHA.

One rule in particular that should be noted:
(p) Before an affiliate player can play or practice for a team, permission must be obtained from the affiliate player’s team management each and every time the player is needed. If a controversy over a player exists, EMHA would then recognize a set of facts that no affiliation exists until the matter can be resolved internally. Failure to obtain permission to use the affiliate player may result in the loss of 2 game points and the coach of the higher team receiving a one (1) game suspension.

Please do not hesitate to email if you have any questions.

Thank you,
Tracy de Zwaan
KC Asst Registrar

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Dec 13 and Dec 19


Loree Dawson
Admin Asst/Coach Clinic Coordinator
Edmonton Minor Hockey Association
10618-124 St
Edmonton AB T5N 1S3
P: 780-413-3498
F: 780-440-6475
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Good Day Coaches, just checking in to see how everyone is doing so far, and again remind you that I am here to offer my support and assistance in wherever you may require. Practice planning, system assistance, drill options and more.

I have been to a few practices and overall things look really good, one of the things that I think everyone can try to do is more Active flow through practice. I have seen some coaches using half the ice for drills when we can split the team in two and get the players twice the repetition by using both ends of the ice.

Also pucks can be utilized in more skating drills, obviously we want to make sure that the players have proper technique in their skating, but especially in some of the older divisions even when you are sending the players on a lap, send them with a puck, but emphasize not to shoot the puck.  

With the goaltenders, when doing shooting drills, allow the goaltenders time in between shots to establish either rebound control, or squaring up to the puck. It is very important that the shooters do not come in too quickly. For goaltenders to gain confidence as well as proper skill development, it is vital that they are given time to cover the rebound, or square up to the rebound, and then recover to proper position for the next shot. Obviously we want them to do this quickly, and not take too long to recover and ready themselves for the next shot.

 Passing is obviously essential to the success of game performance and players during practice that take missing a pass for granted are developing bad habits. There is not more than one puck on the ice in a game, so when they miss a pass and just pick up another puck they are not helping themselves.

 During two on ones, two on two’s, three on two’s, etc, let the players battle it out until the puck is cleared, the goalie covers the puck, or a goal is scored. A lot of times, the players make a shot and the players just exit the zone for the next group. This doesn’t generate any battle skills, for the forwards or the dmen. Make sure them battle out till the end and work hard to win those one on one battles, and cycle the puck to create scoring opportunities. It also helps the goalies with rebound control, battling through traffic to see the puck, and trying to smother rebounds. Do this consistently and you will notice you defense becoming stronger in your own end for winning the battles, as well as your forwards working together more to create scoring opportunities.

 Keep the focus on the process and not the outcome. Remember the Team First Concept and ensuring everyone plays, overcome your urge to shorten the bench and give all players the opportunity to succeed and make mistakes in an atmosphere that encourages growth.

 Keep up the great work,

  Dave Lynes

Director

Coach M entorship

KC Hockey

(780)970-3115

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Initiation Coach

It is mandatory that by December 31st of the current playing year, that all on ice instructors, instructing at the Initiation Level (ages 4-6) will have completed the Hockey Canada Initiation Program (HCIP) aka Intro to Coach Level.

It is also mandatory that all teams must have one (1) person registered to their team that has completed the Hockey Canada Safety Program (HCSP) and be at all games.

It is also mandatory that all teams must have one (1) person registered to their team that has completed the Speak Out course and be on the bench at all games.

Please remember that it is mandatory for any coach, trainer, assistant coach, guest coach or volunteer who is on the ice to wear a CSA approved helmet.

EMHA has the following Intoduction to Coaching Clinic dates available: Oct 26, Oct 28, Nov 3, Nov 5 and Nov 12.

 www.EMHA.ca

Coaches,

Please note the 2009/2010 Coaching Clinic dates below. These clinics are in great demand. Please book through the EMHA website as quickly as possible as spots are limited.

EMHA Coaches Clinics link

GSHC Coaches Corner Newletter 2008 Nov  

Dear Coaches,

It has been a busy start to the year! I wanted to let you know that I am going to give monthly tips/ideas for the coaches of Good Shepherd to think of to have our kids become the best “all around” players they can be and develop their skills.

This is all in the hands of each coach as we mold these kids into better players. Practice time is the only chance we get to have the kids develop their skills.

Here are some some tips or food for thought as I have watched a number of practices. I hope you all reflect on your practices and see if you are implementing these into your practice or possibly change the way you are approaching each practice.

Any questions or suggestions on practice plans, give me a call  or email ---- kdochuk@shaw.ca

IDEAS/HINTS

·         How long are the kids standing around in drills, or in line. Kids should be as active as possible. Maximum use of ice time and maximum activity of all players.

·         One line or if the kids are waiting around too long........you lose them.

·         Are you working on different skills in each practice? Skating, passing, shooting, 2 on 1’s, 1 on 1’s

·         Are your drills too long? No drill should be more than 10 mins max!

·         Are you using your assistant coaches?

·         Are you setting expectations for your kids? Example – shooting pucks after the whistle, sliding in, not listening.

·         Are you using both goalies – if you have two?

·         Are you possibly working with the other coach to do full ice drills – if you are having ½ practices?

·         Have you had a coaches meeting and explained to the other coaches what their role is??

·         Do you find yourself just watching the kids during the drills? You should be giving feedback to the kids, this is the only way they will learn.

·         If a drill does not work right away........Don’t be afraid to stop it, explain it again and try it one more time.

·         Do your drills have any progression? Is there any drill building? You should look at previous practices or think of two practices so you work on building on drills. 

Kent Dochuk, 
Assistant Parish Manager - Hockey Development,
KC Good Shepherd Hockey Club,

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