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Minnesota Hockey Coach Development Program

Minnesota Hockey Coach Development Program

In Minnesota, we take pride in our premier development model for youth hockey players, the community based model. One of the most critical components for success under this model is the knowledge and dedication of volunteer coaches. To continually improve the experience and development opportunities we provide our coaches and players, Minnesota Hockey is excited to offer these free Coach Development Programs.

The Minnesota Hockey Coach Development Programs are separate from the Coach Education Program (CEP) classes through USA Hockey and are not required. Instead, they are designed to provide our coaches additional development opportunities without the burden of travel or a financial investment. Our talented team of coaches will come directly to your association to host these two-part 90-minute clinics that provide classroom and on-ice instruction. Clinic options (on-ice/classroom):

Fundamental Skills / Practice Development – This session will cover the basic benefits of station based practices, small area games, ABC's of athleticism and practice-to-game ratios. On the ice, the Coach Development Team will demonstrate how to incorporate a variety of skills into each practice using these concepts.

Skills Progression / Player Development Process – This clinic will center on long term athlete development. Important topics to be included are windows of trainability, the progression of skill development and training intensity over a player's career.

Body Positioning / Small Area Training – The classroom training will focus on the role body contact and positioning have in the game, particularly along the boards and in small areas, and how small area training helps develop those skills. On-ice drills will highlight a variety of drills that teach body positioning skills that enhance personal safety, proper body contact/checking and increase the chances of winning one-on-one battles in tight spaces. 

Dry Land Training / Off-Ice Training – Off-ice training is an important element in the development of athletes. This clinic will detail dry land training methods including age appropriate drills for building agility, balance, body contact, speed, strength and stick skills. This session does not include an on-ice component but will contain a similar demonstration session in a dry land training area.


Questions?

Please direct questions to:

Wes Bolin

Coach Development Program Manager

Phone: 651-403-2448

Connor Clark

Hockey Programs Manager