SKATING FIRST COACHING PROGRAM
Level 1 Coaches Training
Level 1 is for the Entry Level Coach, High School Hockey Player or "Hockey Dad" who wants to further their knowledge of the fundamentals of instructing skating and other team building related skills for coaching at the developmental level. Learning how to teach the basics of striding, stopping and turning is covered. Coaches will learn a proven format of class handling skills, teaching progressions, basic skating and hockey related terminology to successfully coach the skating fundementals of hockey.
Program Features
Skating skills covered include forward stride, stopping, basic backward skating, forward to backward transitions, cross-overs, and hockey turns. Contact the Skating First office for eligibility and a complete listing of skating skills covered. Must be 15 years or older
Level 1 Coaching Manual
Instructional Skill Development Program
Instructional Theory Field Instruction by Skating First Director & Skating First Staff
Written and Practical Examination
Sample Weekend Agenda
Friday
6:30pm-8:00pm Off-Ice Teaching and Skill Theory Presentation
8:00pm-9:30pm On-Ice Skills Clinic
Saturday
1:00pm-2:00pm Hockey Skating Skills Teaching Demo (Part 1)
2:00pm-3:00pm Small Group Teaching
3:00pm-3:15pm Break
3:15pm-4:15pm Hockey Skating Skills Teaching Demo (Part 2)
4:15pm-5:00pm Small Group Teaching
5:00pm-6:00pm Stick Handling
Sunday
12:00pm-1:00pm Written Examination
1:00pm-2:00pm Skating Skills Clinic
2:00pm-4:00pm Small Group Teaching Evaluation Test
4:00pm-4:15pm Break
4:15pm-4:45pm Practical Skating
