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Junior Coach Leadership Program (Chebucto)
- 2. Junior Coach Leadership Program The purpose of the program is to provide valuable leadership experience to young players through a safe and welcoming coach mentorship framework. Players have the opportunity to develop leadership and coaching skills while giving back to the organization through coaching in the IP program.
- 3. Program Framework WHO: Chebucto Minor Hockey players (Peewee age and up) who are interested in instructing IP aged players and starting their coaching experience. REQUIREMENTS: The participants must attend a mandatory PD/education session (held during the Development weekend), agree to the roles and responsibilities document, and the HNS helper policy. HOW: Each junior coach is assigned to an IP group (based on their request) which they work with throughout the season. HOW: The junior coaches receive on-going support through professional development sessions (2 per season) and working with lead coaches. WIN WIN for the junior coaches and the IP program.
- 4. Roles & Responsibilities *Must comply with the Hockey Nova Scotia on-ice helper policy. 1. Preparation 2. Demonstration 3. Motivation 4. Organization 5. Temptation 6. Fun
- 7. Summary 37 junior coaches participated in the program From different teams/levels (Recreation to AA) 2 Professional Development Sessions 4-6 junior coaches came out each week (~20 total each week for all 4 IP Groups) Significantly increased the child to coach ratio = more small area stations Improved the demos of the skills/drills Increased engagement from the IP kids Coaching and overall leadership skills greatly improve throughout the season Strengthened the Chebucto community
- 8. Junior Coach Feedback Whats going well? Its super fun! Coaches show appreciation for us Kids are improving Im learning new things Ive learned that I love coaching Kids gain confidence whenever you give them a compliment or tips Kids are starting to listen better Seeing the improvement in the kids and coaches Improving my leadership skills Being on the ice with the kids and watching them progress
- 9. Junior Coach Feedback What do you like best about the program? Seeing the smiles on the kids faces every day Helping the kids and demonstrating the drills I like coaching with my friends The drills are well prepared and easy to demonstrate I love seeing the kids improve I come back every week because I like to see the smiles on the kids and knowing they like me Great for my resume and leadership skills Giving back and knowing Im making a difference in the kids development Being a leader Helping youth & watching them get better every week Learning more about how to be a good coach and ways to teach
- 10. Junior Coach Feedback What needs improvement? More coaches coming out Peewee kids shouldnt have to wear gear Letting the Junior Coaches lead more Peewee kids to wear tracksuits instead of gear (or maybe a special jersey) Some kids need to listen better More coaches Not so early in the morning Some kids need more attention (maybe one on one time) Let the junior coaches make some of the drills More training sessions for the coaches
- 11. Ideas for next year Re-visit the policy to allow PeeWee aged kids to wear tracksuits instead of full gear. Potential sponsor to cover the cost of sweatshirts or track jackets to help identify the junior coaches on the ice. Match up each junior coach with a specific IP coach for additional mentorship opportunities. Strategy to recruit females into the program. Opportunity for the junior coach take the NCCP coaching course: Intro/Community Coach Program.
Editor's Notes
- #2: Before I start does anyone currently have a Junior Coach program within their organization?
- #3: Junior coach program.Ive had this idea for a years but only just put it into place this year. My goal was was to develop a program that improved the quality of the IP program (getting more coaching on the ice) as well support our future leaders (coaches) in the organization.
- #4: 油 Program was available to: Peewee age and up Comply with the HNS Helper policy Attend a mandatory meeting Commit to helping out on the ice as much as possible **Mandatory meeting was important because it set the stage for year around professionalism with the program. If we took it serious and professional than hopefully they would as well. Each junior coach is assigned to an IP group (based on their request), which they will work with throughout the season. The junior coaches receive on-going support through professional development sessions (2 per season) and working with mentor coaches. 油
- #5: Handout Junior coaches role and expectations: 油 Must comply with the Hockey Nova Scotia on-ice helper policy. 油 Preparation - study the practice plan before you arrive at the rink.油 Be dressed and ready to go early.油 At the IP age monitoring kids in the lineup while they wait for the油zamboni油is an important part of the job. Demonstration - a successful demonstration requires you to be prepared.油 Understand the drill and demonstrate the drill at the appropriate speed such that the kids understand what they are supposed to be doing and how they are supposed to be doing it. 油 Motivation - if the kids are doing well - tell them about it.油 A fist pump here and there goes a long way.油 Recognize those kids who are having trouble and hop in the drill with them and encourage them to keep going when they fall down, bobble a pass or miss the net. Learn their names. Have them learn your name. Be silly. 油 Organization - while the coaches are explaining drills to the kids this is a good time to organize pucks,油pylons油and nets as outlined in the practice plan. 油 Temptation - it's tempting to want to stickhandle and shoot pucks when you are on the ice.油 This is a distraction and could lead to injuries.油 The time to showcase your skills is during the demonstrations. 油 Fun - this is a unique opportunity - enjoy it. 油 TIPS & ADVICE: 油 Leadership It's important to show respect Take the time to connect and relate to the kids Give the kids a voice and incorporate their thoughts/ideas 油 Practical advice when leading on ice: Create an environment where it's okay to fail i.e. fall down.油 Explain WHY we are working on a skill or habit to get buy in Arrive prepared - know the drills so you can demonstrate and explain the key points 油
- #6: Handout with Agenda We took a serious approach with the sessions. First Session More about the role, responsibilities and what to expect from the program. **Having it development weekend really helped as its the only weekend with no-hockey all year. With kids from various ages/times, this really helped. Second Session More about leadership and team building skills, coaching tips, and feedback on the program -
- #7: My philosophy is that if WE take the program serious than they will take it serious. The more we/them put into the program the more that/we will get out of it. It was great to see all the kids get to know each other. It helped build a bit of a community. coaching tips on skill progression. At the IP age kids have a wide range of skill development and its important that we know how to break down skills. Physical literacy and the FUNdamentals Coaching tips for skill progression 油
- #8: Summary of the year 38 kids! Not bad for an organization of 590 kids. Increased the Coach to Player Ratio = more stations Demos of drills more relatable and better technique Overall energy and speed of practice - Kids look up to the coaches ie: My son Nolan constantly talks about Brock and what a good player he is and how he wants to be like him when he grows up. 油 油
- #9: Second PD session we collected feedback from the junior coaches Whats going well? Im having fun Coaches show appreciation for us Kids are improving Im learning new things I love coaching Kids gain confidence whenever you give them a compliment and tips Kids are starting to listen better Seeing the improvement in the kids and coaches Its super fun! Improving my leadership skills Being on the ice with the kids and watching them progress Learning more leadership qualities 油
- #10: What do I like best about the program? Seeing the smiles on the kids faces every day Talking to the kids Seeing the kids improve Helping the kids Its a great experience Its FUN! Helping the kids and demonstrating the drills. I really like the obstacle courses. I personally really enjoy coaching kids I like coaching with my friends I like that theres people to talk to The drills are well prepared and easy Keep coming back because I love seeing the kids improve Giving back to Chebucto Doing the drills and playing games with the kids I come back every week because I like to see the smiles on the kids and knowing they like me Great for my resume and leadership skills Giving back and knowing Im making a difference in the kids development Being a leader Watching them get better every week Learning more about how to be a good coach and ways to teach Helping youth 油
- #11: What needs improvement?
- #12: My ideas Ideas for next year: Amend the policy to allow PeeWee aged kids to wear tracksuits instead of full gear. Potential sponsor to cover the cost of sweatshirts or tack jackets to help identify the junior coaches on the ice. Match up each junior coach with an IP coach for additional mentorship opportunities. Specific strategy to recruit females into the program. Have the junior coach take the NCCP coaching course: Intro/Community Coach Program. 油 油 油 油
- #13: I will be honestone of my favourite parts (not expected) was relationship development between the IP kids and the coaches. Example: my son Nolan Cody, Bantam AA team Its a really WIN WIN. The IP kids got better because of this program and so did the junior coaches. 油 Questions