A Huge Thank You....

A Huge "Thank You" goes out to all of the wonderful NGHA coaches that participated in our coaching clinics throughout the course of this season. 

FINAL NGHA COACH DEVELOPMENT CLINIC

FINAL NGHA COACH DEVELOPMENT CLINIC - Monday February 23, 2015 @ Sportsplex2 from 9:30 -10:30 PM

Please sign up now for our final coaching clinic of the season! There is a slight change to the schedule as this session will be at Sportsplex 2 and our on-ice session will be from 9:30-10:30PM. We would like to hold another "Hot Stove" session before our on-ice session so please arrive no later than 8:45PM.

This last clinic will focus on small area games and how you can use them to enhance and develop both individual and team tactics. 


***Again, we will be capping the number of coaches at the first 50 to sign up. 

To be included please be sure to:

1. Let us know you will be coming by emailing coachdev@ngha.ca ASAP
2. Arrive at the Sportsplex by 8:45
3. Bring your gear because you will be going on the ice
4. Don't forget to include what team you are working with!

Why Small Area Skill Development Works

NHL Analytics Tracking of 8U Hockey Players

This great video was forwarded to me by Jason Corrigan via Gord Milligan from MCAA. Thanks Fellas.

Drills of the Week

Partners in Speed

These are the partner drills that we did as a group during our "Battle Tested" clinic. They are excellent for foot speed and really target the techniques used in all battle situations that players might find themselves engaged in during games and practices.

Great Hockey Canada Resource

Hockey Canada Drill Hub

Fantastic and comprehensive drill site that is now on the Hockey Canada site. Includes drills, in pdf as well as accompanying videos. Awesome skill development drills, as well as complete practices. If you join (for free) you get access to more drills and the ability to put practices together from their drill database. Excellent resource to bookmark, and I will add it to our "Drills Categorized by Skills" sidebar. See the link below.

Hockey Canada Drill Hub link

 

NGHA Coaches Clinic #4 - "Battle Tested"

NGHA Coaching Clinic #4 - "Battle Tested" 

Coaches,
Please join us Monday January 19, 2015 @ Sportsplex3 from 8:30-10:30 PM  for the next in our series of NGHA Coaches Clinics.

During this clinic we will be focused on teaching the fundamental skills, body position, and dynamic movements that contribute to a players ability to battle for pucks and position in all areas of the ice. Our focus will be on how players can establish and maintain position and strength in a variety of game situations, ultimately giving them an advantage during any and all puck battles they are engaged in.

Some of the skills  we will focus on are: creating and battling for space, getting open to receive passes, body position in front of the net, moving to open & tight spaces,  puck handling in tight spaces, puck protection, and offensive and defensive battle postures. Drills will be game relevant and use a variety of battle zones (Front of net, corners, side boards, etc).

Again, this is a great clinic not only for head coaches, but for all assistant coaches and on ice staff to attend. These clinics are designed to help all coaches of  all levels and age ranges and we strongly encourage increased participation from our competitive stream of coaches. If you cannot attend, please send a representative from your staff. 

Prior to the on-ice session we would like to lead another "Hot Stove" discussion addressing issues our NGHA coaches face throughout the course of a season. 


***Again, we will be capping the number of coaches at the first 50 to sign up. 

To be included please be sure to:

1. Let us know you will be coming by emailing coachdev@ngha.ca ASAP
2. Arrive at the Sportsplex by 8:25
3. Bring your gear because you will be going on the ice

See you January 19th,
NGHA Coach Development Team

Drill of the Week

 Ice Knight Drill Set

Wishing all our great coaches a very Happy New Year! I wanted to start 2015 right, with a great development drill for all ages.

I love this drill as it provides focus on skill development in multiple areas with multiple reps. It is a small space skill set that can be done at multiple age and skill levels. This is a fantastic drill for young defenseman as it targets multiple facets of their game (lateral movement, transitions, quick passes).