A Clear Message

FIERCE!

 This  poster was created for the NCB Wildcats to read before each game and to post on their dressing room door. The Acrostic poem FIERCE, contains all the messages that coaches want players to be focused on during games. The messages are clear and simple for the girls to process, inspiring work ethic, aggressiveness, teamwork, competition, and respect!

Video of the Week...a Quick Follow Up

GORILLA ARMS! Teaching the Slap Shot

The following  video is a follow up to the slap shot station that I was leading at the, 
"Strictly Scoring" clinic on Monday. Knowing how to perform a skill on the ice is one thing, but teaching your players how to perform it is another. 

The video below is great because you get to see and hear the actual instruction  between coach and player. It gives insight on not only how to break the shot down, but also how to explain it to your players. You can really see the "GORILLA ARMS"! 

Enjoy and we'll see you in the rinks,

The Coach Development Team

Strictly Scoring Clinic a Huge Success

Thank You

The entire NGHA Coach Development Team would like to extend a huge thank you to all the coaches that attended our Scoring Clinic last night. Your dedication to the development of our girls was front and center again last night as you took time out of your busy lives to grow within our community of coaches. 
Your efforts are greatly appreciated and we look forward to seeing you at our next session in January.  

Plans from last night's clinic are now posted. 

Enjoy and we'll see you in the rinks,
 the Coach Development Team

Picture of the Week

This was sent to us from Victor Bert from MCAA. Not sure what rink it was posted in but I think it's perfect. Great jumping off point for one of the discussion topics during the "Hot Stove" portion of next week's Strictly Scoring coaches clinic. There are still a few spots left so if you aren't signed up yet email coachdev@ngha.ca to reserve a spot.

The Coach Development Team

NGHA Coaching Clinic #3- Strictly Scoring

Coaches,
Please join us Monday December 15th at the Nepean Sportsplex 3  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 score. Focusing on where to go, how to get there, and what to do when you arrive in a scoring situation will be demonstrated using simple drill set ups that focus on game situations and skill repetition.

Some of the individual skills we will focus on are shooting, pass receiving, body position, battling for space, moving to open & tight spaces,  puck handling in tight spaces, and puck protection.
 
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 the learning of coacheso  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 a "Hot Stove" discussion addressing issues our NGHA coaches face throughout the course of a season. 


***Unlike previous clinics 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 December 15th,
Coach Development Team

Words From Coach

 Coach

John Wooden, affectionately known as Coach,
led UCLA to record wins that are still unmatched in the world of
basketball. Throughout his long life, he shared the values and life
lessons he passed to his players, emphasizing success that’s about much
more than winning.

His ideology is summed up quite well by his often-quoted definition of success: 

"Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in

knowing you made the effort to become the best that you are capable of

becoming."

John Wooden's Pyramid of Success, is an invaluable coaching and teaching tool used by countless teams and organizations.

 The book,"Wooden on Leadership" was one of the door prizes at our last clinic and is a book that I highly recommend for any coach at any level.

Video of the Week

Stride Mechanics 

 A big thank you to all of the NGHA  coaches that attended our clinic last night. It is inspiring to see the community of coaches and learners that is developing  within our organization. Our girls are extremely lucky to have a group of such dedicated,and invested coaches to guide them on their journey as developing athletes.

Here is a great video that supplement the "Stride Mechanics" you participated in last night.

Also, please see the link below to the website that demonstrates proper stick length for optimal puck handling.

 Link to: Proper Hockey Stick Length