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Coaching Resources

International Ice Hockey Federation Resources
Introduction to Coaching Level I Coaching Level II Coaching

Chapter I: Introduction
Introduction
Structure of the IIHF

Chapter II: Leadership
Coaching Basics

Chapter III: Teaching & Learning
Cross Ice Hockey
Teaching Skills

Chapter IV: Organisation & Planning
On-Ice Organization
The Learn to Play Program

Chapter V: Rules
Introduction to Playing Rules

Chapter II: Leadership
The Role of the Coach

Chapter III: Communication
Communication Principles

Chapter IV: Teaching & Learning
Teaching Techniques

Chapter V: Organisation & Planning
Practice Planning 

Chapter VI: Technical
Checking
Drills
Passing & Receiving
Puck Handling
Shooting
Skating

 Chapter VII: Tactical
Introduction to Individual Tactics
Individual Defensive Tactics
Individual Offensive Tactics
Tactical Glossary

 Chater VII: Athlete Safety & Protection
Harrassment & Abuse
Safety & Risk Management

 Chapter IX: Rules
Playing Rules

Chapter II: Leadership
Bench Management
Demonstrating Leadership

Chapter III: Communication
Communication in a Hockey Environment

Chapter IV: Teaching & Learning
Teaching Techniques
Skill Analysis

Chapter V: Organisation & Planning
Yearly Planning

Chapter VI: Physiology
Developing Fitness
Growth & Development
How the Body Works

Chapter VII: Psychology
Building Self Esteem

Chapter VIII: Technical
Goalkeeping Technical
Drills for Goalkeepers

 Chapter IX: Tactical
Introduction to Individual Tactics
Individual Defensive Tactics
Individual Offensive Tactics
Introduction to Team Tactics
Team Defensive Tactics
Team Offensive Tactics
Developing Hockey Sense
Tactics Glossary

Chapter X: Athlete Safety & Protection
Harrassment & Abuse

USA Hockey Resources
General Resources Age Specific CEP Manuals

Standard of Play and Rules Emphasis
 

Skill Progression Handbook
Manual to help coaches and players improve and track development.

Skill of the Week
Video series focusing on a skill per week.

NTDP Stick Drills
20-part video series to help improve stick handling.

Coaching Skills Handouts
Weekly series of downloadable handouts to help basic skill development.

Introduction to Body Contact

Advanced Body Contact

Skill Progressions Handbook
 

8-UNDER

10-UNDER

12-UNDER

14/16/18-UNDER

Level 1
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
LESSON A | B | C | D
INSTRUCTOR MANUAL

Level 2 Manual
Level 2 Manual

CEP Level 3 Manual
Level 3 Manual

Goalie Specific
Movement Drills Save Technique Drills Game Situation Drills
3 Puck Movement T-push | Video
3 Puck Movement Butterfly Slide | Video
3 Puck Movement On Ice Recovery | Video
Middle Out Butterfly Slide | Video
Off Post Small Shuffle Work | Video
Zone Work Butterfly SlideVideo
Post to Post Butterfly Slide
Umbrella PP Movement

Middle Out Stick Work | Video
Middle Out Chest Saves | Video
Triggered Movement Half Butterfly & Stick Saves
Triggered Cross Body Glove Saves
Glove & Tracking One | Video
Glove & Tracking Two | Video
Zone Work With Chest Shot | Video
Middle Out Two Puck Drill | Video
Butterfly and Full Recovery | Video
Butterfly and On Ice Recovery | Video
Stick and Pad Control
 

Lateral Cut Drill | Video
Three Cone Angle Shooting | Video
Triple Option Load Drill | Video
Berard Four Puck
Barrasso Drill | Video
Colorado Drill
Monarch Shooting Drill | Video
Berard Back Door | Video
Quick Strike 2 vs. 1 | Video
Flint Four Shot | Video
Turco BO Drill
No Rebounds Videos
1/2 Pad Forward and Backward
 
1/2 Pad Stick Involvement
5 Puck Drill Basic Shimmy Drill
Conditioning Drills Confined Space and Mirror Drill
Corner Back Drill Corrective Drills
Gain Depth Drill Glove From Knees
Goalie Drag Handling the Puck Drills
Hasek Drill Left-Right-Middle Drill
Post-To-Post Drill Post Wrap Challenge Drill
Precision Catch Drill Reaction Drills
Save Selection Drills Skate the Crease Drill
Transition Post Sliding Butterfly Transition Sliding Butterfly
Transition Zipper Butterfly Triangle Drill
Y Drill  
Documents
Basics of Goaltending Goalie Drills
USA Hockey Goalies In Goaltending What is a Victory
Guidelines for Goalies at Practice