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2008-09 Coaching Application

PCHA Travel Coaches for 2008-2009 Season

Mite AA 2000Kurt Smith
(734)394-0715
Squirt A 99Tom Bryans
734-476-7624
Squirt AA 98Dave Brass
(248)231-0920
PeeWee A 97Brandon Smith
(734)455-2536
Pee Wee AA 96Matt Zink
(734)748-8090
Bantam A 95Matt Ceci
(734)658-7087
Bantam AA 94Larry Laird (734)420-2686
Midget A 1991 & 1992Chris Benedict
(734)718-7594


PCHA House Coaches for 2008-2009 Season

Mite 6 & Under
Mite 8 & Under
Squirt
Pee Wee
Bantam
Midget


The PCHA ACE Coordinator is Gordie Bowman (734) 455-4726.

News for Coaches

Zam drivers at rinks have the following requests: Please be ready to get off the ice when the buzzer goes. Have pucks picked up and make players clear the ice immediately. Don't allow kids to sit on the bench when Zamboni is on the ice.

USA Hockey/MAHA Coaching Clinics for 2007-2008

Sign up on-line for your USA Hockey Coaching Certification Clinic
You must obtain required coaching status by 12/31/08. Extensions will not be issued and you may be ineligible for district play.
Coaching Clinics

Required Coaching Education Levels

Visit this link MAHA Coaching and Education Requirements.

Gordie Bowman, the PCHA ACE Coordinator can help you enroll in a coaching clinic or determine if you need to update or renew your card. Call him at (734) 455-4726.




Ten (or More) Lies Your Coaches Told You . . .
And You Still Tell Yourself

By Rick Albrecht, Ph.D. Grand Valley State University
Presented at the USA Hockey Advanced Coaching Clinic
June 1, 2003
Used by permission
Click here to download this PowerPoint presentation.
For a paper copy, e-mail the webmaster.

Visit Dr. Albrecht's web site and learn more about coaching and motivating your players.




USA Hockey Coaches Code of Conduct,
to which every coach, volunteer or professional, will understand and adhere to:

COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT
Winning is a consideration but not the only one, nor the most important one. Care more about the child than winning the game. Remember-players are involved in hockey for fun and enjoyment.
Be a positive role model to your players, display emotional maturity, and be alert to the physical safety of players.
Be generous with your praise when it is deserved, be consistent, honest, be fair and just, do not criticize players publicly, learn to be a more effective communicator and coach, don't yell at players.
Adjust to personal needs and problems of players, be a good listener, never verbally or physically abuse a player or official, give all players the opportunity to improve their skills, gain players' confidence and build their self-esteem, teach the basics.
Organize practices that are fun and challenging for your players. Familiarize yourself with the rules, techniques, and strategies of hockey, encourage all your players to be team players.
Maintain an open line of communication with your players' parents. Explain the goals and objectives of your association.
Be concerned with the overall development of your players. Stress good health habits and clean living.
TO PLAY THE GAME IS GREAT-TO LOVE THE GAME IS GREATER


MAHA Coaching Internships

MAHA is offering its experienced youth coaches an opportunity to work and gain experience at the elite level of hockey by applying for and participating in Coaching Internships with the Michigan Select Festivals and the USA Hockey National Team Development Porgram in Ann Arbor. Click the link to get more information and an application.   MAHA Youth Coaching Internships


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