SKATING FIRST COACHING PROGRAM
Coaches Training
Skating First will cover the basics of how to best teach children and adults of all ability levels and how to implement various guidelines that will encourage safety, fun and learning as well as an appreciation for being able to skate great!
This program is for the Hockey 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 fundamentals 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
Coaching Manual
Instructional Skill Development Program
Instructional Theory Field Instruction by Skating First Director & Skating First Staff
