1. USA Hockey Coaching Education Program is Presented by: Great Families and Great Community= Great Hockey ACE DIRECTOR PRESENTATION

2. USA Hockey Coaching Education Program What do parents look for in a Youth Sports Program? Safety Fun Baby-sitting Successes Fundamentals Career “aspirations” Organization Cost Competent coaching Equal playing time Skill development Fair play/positivity Groupings by age and ability Scheduling Program philosophy Travel

3. USA Hockey Coaching Education Program What do kids look for in a Sports Program? Fun & Play Skill Development Friends

4. USA Hockey Coaching Education Program Parents Coaches Officials Spectators

5. Youth drop out of sports because of: Pressure Not enough activity Not learning Over-emphasis on winning No fun - Michigan State University yearly study

6. USA Hockey Coaching Education Program Importance of sports for youth When your child enjoys sports: He/She learns healthy behaviors She/He socializes with peers He/She learns sports skills She/He develops skills such as teamwork and leadership and discipline His/Her self-esteem and confidence grows He/She has opportunities to develop positive character traits She/He has fun!

7. USA Hockey Coaching Education Program The USA Hockey philosophy focuses on: Growth and development Increasing participation Skill development Safe hockey environments Fun and enjoyment

8. USA Hockey Coaching Education Program Preparing to play: A family adventure Encourage support of coaches and teammates Plan to arrive on time Check equipment, with your child, before leaving the house Listen to your child and be supportive Encourage teamwork and effort Say, “Have fun and good luck.”

9. USA Hockey Coaching Education Program Game time: Getting involved in a positive manner Support all players, coaches, officials, and other spectators Have only positive things to say “Nice pass!” “Good try!” “Great save!” “Way to work hard!” Trust coaches and officials – – They’re human like you! Model good behaviors – – Display and practice emotional control Respect the rink Enjoy the game! – “Relax it’s just a game.”

10. USA Hockey Coaching Education Program On the way home: Creating supportive conversations How did you play? (take the focus off of winning or losing – success is determined by effort and emotional control) What was the best part of the game/practice? What did you learn? Ask about aches, pains, bumps, and bruises. Did you have fun? Listen, listen, listen. (Remember that hockey is just one aspect of your child’s life)

11. USA Hockey Coaching Education Program Working with your child’s coach The Coach-Parent Alliance Attend preseason coach-parent meetings Understand the objectives of youth sport Be certain that your child’s equipment is in good shape and fits properly Support all players, coaches, and officials during the game – – “If you have nothing good to say, say nothing at all.” Never discuss concerns or criticisms with a coach at the rink – – Everyone communicates more clearly the day after a game and away from the rink Be positively involved in games – – Support players and model positive behaviors Enjoy the season

12. USA Hockey Coaching Education Program Kids play: A philosophy for adults 1. 1.Success is found in striving for victory (effort = success) 2. 2.Put the child’s goals before yours 3. 3.Let go. Let a child make his or her own decisions 4.Be supportive 5. 5.Only have positive things to say at a hockey game 6. 6.Acknowledge child’s fears and struggles 7. 7.The NHL and college scholarships are great dreams. Character, self-discipline, and participation are the most valuable consequences of youth hockey.

13. USA Hockey Coaching Education Program Resources for hockey parents USA Hockey – web resources www.usahockey.com Michigan S.T.A.R. Program http://maha.org/STAR/index.htm Minnesota H.E.P. Program www.minnesotahockey.org/hep/default.asp Massachusetts E.F.F.O.R.T. Program www.masshockey.com/Effort/

14. USA Hockey Coaching Education Program Los Alamos Hockey Association (full list on lahockey.org) PresidentMark Rochester Vice PresidentRobert Roback TreasurerMichael Mallett SecretaryRyan Tatro Head CoachStephen Schreiber Head RefereeCraig Wehner RegistrarKaren Martinez Equipment ManagerDann Alison ACE Coordinator/Risk ManagerMike Penovich RegistrarKaren Martinez Web Page ManagerDavid Pimentel

15. USA Hockey Coaching Education Program Los Alamos Hockey Association Changes to LOE/LAHA By-laws for 09- 10 Season Background checks good for 3 yearsBackground checks good for 3 years New persons needing background checks – Parents/Persons transporting LAHA PlayersNew persons needing background checks – Parents/Persons transporting LAHA Players

16. USA Hockey Coaching Education Program 2009-2010 Ice Schedule To Be Added

17. USA Hockey Coaching Education Program Equipment Checks Helmet/cage screws Proper fitting equipment Skate sizing Tying skates Sticks (left/right handed)

18. USA Hockey Coaching Education Program Medical Injuries Injury Reports Staff Infections  Washing gear  methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA  resistant to antibiotics  Precautions - cleanliness and educating players

19. USA Hockey Coaching Education Program 2009-2010 Coach and Referee Clinic Dates To Be Added

20. USA Hockey Coaching Education Program Playing Hockey New players will learn fast Work with them at home Checking (Pee-Wee and above) Girls – Boys (who develops faster?) Travel/Trips/Tournaments ATOMS & Mites – Cross-Ice Games