Coaches Corner
Do you need some tips, practice drills or other advice?
Do you have some advice or tips you would like to share?
If so, the RDPH Coach's Corner is for you!
To request additions please E-mail the Coach Liaison.
To become a RDPH coach, you will need a few requirements:
- Willingness to have a great time with great kids!
- Sign up as a Coach on the RDPH Registration system.
- A Criminal Records Check and Respect in Sports is required.
- Click here for all the info needed for obtaining the CRC and RIS Required Coach Document
Until you are assigned a team you will not have access to team information.
Equipment Pick Up will occur prior to the first game, and is typically split up into times for Divisions I,II, and III, and another time or date for Divisions Iv,V and VI.
Equipment to be handed out includes: Jerseys, 20 pucks, 6 pylons, a first aid kit and referee jersey for Div I & II teams, goalie equipment for Div I , II and III and Div IV if required.
Strategy for getting set up in Red Deer Pond Hockey:
Week 1 Beginning of season: Validate Player birth dates (confirm using birth certificate or other such document) and send to your Division Coordinator.
At first game, hand out jerseys and record player numbers Run a few drills, have fun with the children.
After first game, have a team meeting with parents and players to:
- Let them know your expectations of the Players
- What parents can expect from you
- Will you be unavailable at some point
- Where you need help (ask someone to be the goalie coordinator and be responsible for setting up the player and goalie equipment for next week so you do not have to carry to each game, etc.)
- Provide parents/guardians contact information for team coaches/manager/liaison
- Answer any questions
Get ready for week number two:
Division I :
Warm Up / Practice Ideas Get Up: holding onto sticks, get everyone to laydown on the ice and show them how to roll over if they are on their back, squeeze their knees to their chest, put one knee up and then using their stick, push up back up to a standing position.
RDPH Coaches Resources
How to register as a coach in RAMP
Outdoor Practice temperature guidelines
Adding Volunteer Assignments in the RAMP App
Canadian Tire Hockey School NHL Hockey Skills (presented by Canadian Tire) Hockey Tips
Team Events As noted on the RDPH FAQs page
Coaches have an opportunity to plan and hold a team party. For details and requirements please contact the appropriate division coordinator. If your would like to plan a special event for your team please contact the appropriate division coordinator before doing so.
Volunteering as team staff (coach, assistant coach and team manager) is a rewarding experience.
Red Deer Pond Hockey thanks all those individuals who have chosen to volunteer as team staff.
Red Deer Pond Hockey is a family oriented organization, which believes that all youth should have the opportunity to play hockey in a fun and supportive environment.
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