Bench Staff (Guelph Girls Hockey Association)

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Here you will find links to resources for coaches and other team staff. If you have suggestions for items to be added then send an email to [email protected]

The importance of well planned and executed practices: The Power of Practice from the US Hockey American Development Model (ADM)

OWHA Player and Coach Suspension Procedures - it is the responsibility of all head coaches (rep and house league) to know and follow the procedures for any suspension. Please review the procedures here.

Think First Concussion Workshop - will be of interest to parents and coaches. This online course is only $5. Click here for more information.

Hockey Canada's Safety Requires Teamwork booklet, which includes detailed information about equipment and this equipment poster.

Free Red Cross First Aid app - click here!

Coaching Resources: Check out these great links for information, downloads and tips!
National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) for hockey.
Coaching Association of Canada at www.coach.ca. Sign up for their free coaching newsletter and get sport nutrition tips.

Hockey Development Centre for Ontario (HDCO).

Get Coaching! is a FREE online activity series designed to help new coaches build and deliver a practice plan. These tutorials can be taken anytime, anywhere and at the coach’s own pace, and they’re packed full of interactive tips, tools, and activity ideas.