Coaching Core Competencies
Wonder what the Board of Directors is looking for in an outstanding coach? Here's a summary of coaching attributes that we hope you'll find helpful.
Head Coaching Core Attributes
Associate Coaching Core Attributes
Practice Coaching Core Attributes
Have a question? Email our Director of Hockey Marissa Hyde ([email protected]).
Wonder what the Board of Directors is looking for in an outstanding coach? Here's a summary of coaching attributes that we hope you'll find helpful.
Head Coaching Core Attributes
- Confidence in leadership - They should be the strongest leadership presence on the ice and in the locker room, directing both the athletes and the coaches. They should be able to lead with confidence, motivating the girls and coaches through encouragement to work hard and have fun. They should not use fear and intimidation as a tool for motivation. They are final decision-maker on all aspects pertaining to how ice and dryland is used, lines for games, leadership opportunities, and recognition of their athletes.
- Solid hockey knowledge and execution on the fundamentals – Can demonstrate drills, when needed. Able to meet each athlete where they are in their hockey development, and challenge them appropriately through drills and verbal guidance.
- A passion and ability to teach – Whether on the ice, in chalk-talk, or in the locker room, the skill to be able to explain and/or show hockey methods in a clear and simple way. This includes having the patience to re-teach over and over until the concept is grasped.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills – Needs to be able to quickly and effectively communicate with the RCHC Director of Hockey, Head coaches of the other age groups, their team's Associate coaches and their Team Managers.
- Strong organizational skills – Before the season starts, needs to have a vision for the season. Able to delegate (to Team Manager or other) to ensure thorough organization of trounaments and effective communication on practice logistics.
- Previous Head Coaching experience is a plus
- All aspects listed under Associate Coaching Core Attributes
Associate Coaching Core Attributes
- Commitment - Able to commit to making the majority of ice practices, dryland and tournaments for the season. Signs into SportsYou by established weekly deadline so Head Coach can generate practice plan on time.
- Leads Drills – Where indicated in practice plans. Routinely provides 1:1 coaching during drills.
- Creates Practice Plans - occasionally, when asked by Head Coach
- Back-Up - for Head Coach as needed
- Prep the Ice - Able to organize practice coaches in working together to get the required nets, bumpers, etc before practice starts and take charge of the clean up after practice ends.
Practice Coaching Core Attributes
- Commitment - Able to commit to making the majority of ice practices and dryland. Head Coach may request help with tournaments for the season. Signs into SportsYou by established weekly deadline so Head Coach can generate practice plan on time.
- Support Drills – Supports coaches who are leading drills and leads drills where assigned.
- Help Prep the Ice - Get the required nets, bumpers, etc before practice starts and take charge of the clean up after practice ends.
Have a question? Email our Director of Hockey Marissa Hyde ([email protected]).