These coaching requirements are for U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U18 and U21 AA,A,BB,B,CC,C,D hockey
Head Coach
In order to be the Head Coach of a U12- U21 AA & Below team you will need to be Development 1 - Certified.
The first step in this process is to become Development 1 - Trained by completing the following:
- HU - Checking - Prerequisite for the Development 1 Clinic
- Development 1 Clinic
Please ensure you have Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) and Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) selected in the drop down menus
THE *COACH - DEVELOPMENT 1 CLINIC WILL BE DELIVERED OVER THREE SESSIONS. TWO VIRTUAL SESSIONS AND A ONE DAY IN-PERSON CLINIC.
ATTENDANCE AND COMPLETION OF ALL THREE SESSION IS MANDATORY IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE QUALIFICATION.
CLINIC DELIVERY IS AS FOLLOWS:
1) Make Ethical Decisions Training - Live Online session via Zoom
2) In-Person Development 1 Clinic
3) Virtual On-Demand Learning Module
- Respect in Sport - Activity Leader
- Gender Identity & Expression Course
In order for a Coach to become Development 1 - Certified you will need to complete the following after becoming Development 1 - Trained:
- Complete the Make Ethical Decision (MED) Online Evaluation
- Complete the Development 1 Post Task Workbook
- Develop an Emergency Action Plan - Can be found in the Post Task Workbook
- A field evaluation completed by a qualified branch evaluator
Coaches who complete the Development 1 clinic and become Development 1 - Trained in the current season will be considered "in process" and will be eligible for a role that requires Development 1 - Certified for that season only. You will be expected to have completed the trained to certified process to be eligible for future seasons.
Assistant Coach
In order for you to be the Assistant Coach of a U12-U21 AA & Below team you will need to be Development 1 - Trained by completing the following:
- HU - Checking - Prerequisite for the Development 1 Clinic
- Development 1 Clinic
Please ensure you have Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) and Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) selected in the drop down menus
THE *COACH - DEVELOPMENT 1 CLINIC WILL BE DELIVERED OVER THREE SESSIONS. TWO VIRTUAL SESSIONS AND A ONE DAY IN-PERSON CLINIC.
ATTENDANCE AND COMPLETION OF ALL THREE SESSION IS MANDATORY IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE QUALIFICATION.
CLINIC DELIVERY IS AS FOLLOWS:
1) Make Ethical Decisions Training - Live Online session via Zoom
2) In-Person Development 1 Clinic
3) Virtual On-Demand Learning Module