Applications for NTDP Coach Mentoring Program due No Later Than 11/30

The National Team Development Program's Coach Mentoring Program is one of the most progressive hockey coaching education options in the country. For almost a week at a time, between two and four coaches from a district spend time with the NTDP staff, attend meetings, practices, games and essentially become part of the program staff. 

CAHA is looking to for two qualified individuals to participate in this years program and is currently accepting applications.  Qualification requirements listed in the application.

Click here for Application.  

Applications must be returned to:

 SED Associate Coach-in-Chief Mike Verbic

 no later than November 30th for consideration for this years program.   

**Note**

SS# is NOT required on the application 

The 2009 - 2010 CAHA CEP Clinic schedule is now available.

Level 1, 2, and 3 certification obtained in 2006 or earlier will expire on December 31, 2009.  If you are Level 1 or Level 2 coach, you must move up to the next Level and attend a clinic BEFORE the expiration date to remain a current coach.  If you are a Level 3 coach, you must attend another Level 3 clinic or complete the online recertification program through FlexxCoach BEFORE the expiration date to remain a current coach.

2009- 2010 CEP Clinic Schedule  

FlexxCoach Recertification

CEP Clinic Online Registration

USA Hockey Coaching Education Program and flexxCoach University now offer online recertification for Level 3 coaches.  With flexxCOACH, Level 3 coaches now have the additional option of recertifying online instead of attending a clinic in-person.   

Coaching is a great way for ex-players to give something back to a sport that gave them a lot of enjoyment, and a chance for parents to enhance their childs involvement in the game by participating as well. Coaching can provide many advantages, which include:

Satisfaction: Coaches can be proud when their players improve in growth and development.

Players Growth & Development: With good teaching and coaching, players can develop their individual hockey and team skills, grow socially, academically and as people.

Coach's Growth & Development: As a coach, it is satisfying to succeed in developing superior players and producing a winning season. Also, a coach can be satisfied by the impact he/she has on the lives of his/her players, which cannot be measured by wins and losses. All coaches become wiser, more mature, and learn something new everyday.