Coach Mentorship Services

HISTORY

NATIONAL COACH MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

The purpose of this program is a result of the direct action Hockey Canada and its member Branches have taken since the Coaching Association of Canada’s evaluation of the NCCP in 1995 and the Molson Open Ice Summit on player development of 1999. 

In both events, it was determined that the mentoring of coaches at all levels and specifically minor hockey is the key to the future growth of coaching in Canada. The ultimate outcome is improved athlete development through the establishment of a national coach mentoring program. 

The Orleans Minor Hockey Association is aware of the importance of the mentorship model and is committed to the development of all of their coaches. 

AVAILABLE SERVICES:

FAQS:

1.  How do I ask for help? 
Contact the Director of your division and he will guide you through the process. 

2.  Once I have made contact with the coach mentor then what? 
You are in the drivers` seat, there are many ways to proceed and you will have a chance to formulate a plan of action with the coach mentor. 

3.  What kind of help can a mentor offer me? 
The coach mentor can help in many different ways, such as advice on dealing with parents, preparing a season plan, help with practices, pointing out different resources or organizing a successful practice. 

4.  Will the coach mentor run my practice? 
Once again the coach and the coach mentor will formulate an action plan; this may include a simple telephone consultation, watching one of your practices or being on the ice for one of your practices.

5.  Will the parents know that the coach mentor is helping the coach? 
This is up to the coach, the mentor could be visibly present at a practice or if preferred the coach mentor can be the least intrusive possible. 

6.  Will the coach mentor follow me all year? 
This is part of the action plan that will be designed and agreed upon by both parties; best results usually include a follow up.