Coaches Corner

The purpose of the Coaches Corner is to assist coaches and parents in developing better players and better people at all levels of play.  Are you interested in being a Coach or Manager?  Please read the EPHA Coach & Manager Policy.

2009-10 Goalie Training Program 

 Stauber’s Goalcrease: EPHA has another season set with Goalcrease, however it is different than previous years. Each team will have 2 Stauber sessions assigned to its goalies. Both goalies will go to each session and teams that have only one goalie they can pair up with other teams in there level that have only one goalie. The goalies can schedule these sessions at anytime or the sessions can be scheduled during a practice and the coaches can run a practice with their skaters on skill specific development without their goalies. The EPHA website will have contact information for Stauber’s Goalcrease sessions or the parents can contact Stauber directly at 952.942.7001 orrstauber@goalcrease.com.

EPHA Goalie Instructor Bryan Schoen: EPHA has added a goalie instructor that will show up to 3 practices per team throughout the season. Bryan will schedule times with the coaches or the coaches can contact Bryan and set up times. The goalie instructor will not only help the goalies but will also help the coaches incorporate drills that aide the goalies in practice. The goalie instructor can give the coaches and goalies some exercises to complete before or after the main practice is over. The ideal situation is to schedule these 3 practices at the beginning, middle and toward the end of the season. You can contact Bryan at: schoen27@comcast.net

 

 

 

Announcements:

Coaches Certification (CEP Cards)

Click Here to check the status of your Coaches Certification (CEP Cards).

2009-2010 CEP Clinics Announced, click here

 

COACHING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Level Of Play

Coaching Education Program Level

8 & Under (Mite)

Level 1

10 & Under (Squirt)

Level 2 (Prerequisite Level 1)

12 & Under (Pee Wee)

Level 3 (Prerequisite Level 1 and 2)

14 & Under (Bantam)

Level 3 (Prerequisite Level 1 and 2)

16 & Under (Midget)

Level 3 (Prerequisite Level 1 and 2)

18 & Under (Midget)

Level 3 (Prerequisite Level 1 and 2)

Midget I (Tier I & Tier II National Tournament-bound)

Level 4 (Prerequisite Level 1, 2 and 3)

 

 
District 6 USA Hockey Coaching Education Program (CEP) Clinics
Look for District 6 Coaching Certification Clinics and times to be announced this summer for the upcoming 2009-2010 season!


Recertify Level 3 Online at www.usahockey.com, under Coaches tab-Level 3 Re-certification.

Visit the District 6 website for more details:  http://www.district6hockey.net

(added 04/12/09)
 
Minnesota Hockey Practice Plans via Minnesotahockey.org
Practice Plans at each level
 
Helmet Rule for Coaches
The Helmet Rule for Coaches is in effect again this year.  The rule is a USA Hockey Rule and applies to ALL on ice Coaches at clinics, tryouts and practices.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  For more details, New Helmet Rule for Coaches.
 
Standard of Play and Rules Emphasis
Click here to go to the USA Hockey website to read the USA Hockey rules and standard of play.  There is also an 11-minute video that explains the Standard of Play & Rules Enforcement, including hooking, tripping, interference, holding & slashing.  The video is a "must see" for all officials, coaches, players & parents!  Please take the time to watch this informative clip and to understand the standard and rules.
 
Mite Lesson Plans
Attention Coaches!!!  Here are lesson plans you can use in coaching:
 
Coaches Resources

The Minnesota Hockey  and USA Hockey websites are key resources for coaches, containing information on:

All youth hockey coaches in Minnesota and the rest of the country are required to attend a series of clinics before they are eligible to coach.  The USA Hockey web site lists upcoming clinics and provides contact information for District Coach-in-Chiefs. 

We encourage all coaches, assistant coaches, managers, and parents to check out the Minnesota Hockey  and USA Hockey web sites. 

 
Coaching Tip from Ken Eddy, EPHA Player Development Coordinator

2009-2010 Coaching Tip

 

 

 

 

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