From upcoming training opportunities to ideas for skills and drills, Hockey Canada has a variety of resources available for coaches of all levels across the country.
Working to develop fundamental goaltending skills at all ages will help build a strong foundation early for success.
Angling is a critical defensive technique that helps limit the opponent’s options and create chances to regain the puck.
One of seven principles of coaching, creative and dynamic play unlocks new levels of success in the game by creating confusion within your opponent’s defensive structure.
Deception allows you to mislead your opponent—a game-changing skill that can create more time and space with the puck.
Scanning the ice quickly to process visual information will help to give players a competitive edge during a game.
One of seven principles of coaching, puck control can significantly enhance a player's effectiveness on the ice by maintaining possession and creating opportunities.
These three skating drills can be used at any age to teach this fundamental skill required for every position in hockey.
A streamlined approach to online learning, the Learning Lab includes two coach courses that teach necessary skills.
The National Coach Certification Program trains, certifies and supports Canada's dedicated hockey coaches so they have all the tools they need to help players develop on and off the ice.