Coaching Resources

International Ice Hockey Federation Resources

Introduction to 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

Level I Coaching

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

 

USA Hockey Resources

General Resources

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

 

CEP Manuals

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

No Rebounds Videos

Documents