Coaching Certification (Little Native Hockey League)

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CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Coach Level 1 - Initiation Program and Novice (Houseleague/Select)

Novice and below house league coaches should be trained at the Coach 1 Level. This 8 hour course (4 hours online and 4 hours in-class) includes topics such as; skills teaching/analysis, lesson organization, teaching stations, drills and games for development, and equipment and space usage for teaching. Also included is an on-ice training session designing and delivering the topics covered. You will be required to bring a CSA-approved helmet, skates, gloves and a hockey stick for the on-ice component. The Initiation Program was developed by Hockey Canada to make a child’s first contact with hockey a safe and positive experience. In a structured learn-to-play hockey program environment, beginners can learn the game’s basic skills and become contributing members of a team, develop confidence, and experience personal achievement. The Hockey Canada Initiation Program atmosphere is one fun and fair play.

Coach 2 Level (Houseleague/Select - Minor Atom and above)

All Minor Atom and above house league head coaches should be trained at the Coach 2 Level. This 8 hour course (4 hours online and 4 hours in-class) includes topics such as; supporting the athlete through communication, designing and delivering practices and the game environment, game day preparations, and the National Coaching Certification Program’s (NCCP) M.E.D.-Making Ethical Decisions workshop. Also included is an on-ice training session designing and delivering the topics covered. You will be required to bring a CSA-approved helmet, skates, gloves and a hockey stick for the on-ice component.


FOR TEAM TRAINERS:
Trainers Level I:

Trainers level 1 must be obtained for the Trainers who are acting in this role. This training is available online through the following link.  CLICK HERE  

Once you login, identify yourself as 'other” in the dropdown menu.

Upon completion of trainer certification, forward a copy of your certificate to Sue Campbell at Ontario Hockey Federation by email to:  [email protected]

You will be able to print off a copy for your personal files upon completion of this course.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


 1. Will the Coach 1 – intro to coach” be sufficient for all levels?  
No.  Coach 1 for Tyke and Novice and Coach 2 for Atom and above.

2.Will all coaching staff be required to take the Hockey Trainer’s Certification?  
No.  Only the trainer needs to take the trainers certification training. 

3. Will hockey parents be required to take the respect in sports for parent?   
NO.  We will not be requiring all parents of players participating in the LNHL to take Respect in Sports.  Respect is one of our pillars and this is an expectation of all those attending LNHL, both on and off the ice. 

4. Will the LNHL be hosting coaching clinics? Yes - please contact [email protected]

5. If I have Standard First Aid or am a Paramedic, does this exempt me from Level 1 Trainers Certification? 
NO.  You still need to take level 1 trainer certification.  However, if you also have standard first aid, you qualify for level 2 trainer status.

6. Where can I take trainer certification? 
Trainer certification can be taken online through the Hockey Development Centre of Ontario and can be found at  click HERE 

7. Is Speak Out and Respect in Sports the same thing?  Yes.  Either are acceptable for team management staff at the LNHL.

8. Are vulnerable sector screens a requirement to coach in the LNHL tournament?  Vulnerable screens are encouraged AND you must comply with requirements of the minor hockey association affiliated with your First Nation or team you are registered on for the regular season.

QUESTIONS ABOUT TYKE DIVISION? 

TYKE DIVISION - send email to Jamie Maness at [email protected]

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