Nashville Predators Coaching Symposium, September 25th
Youth Hockey Coaches, are you looking for a way to improve your team’s on-ice performance?
Learn from the pros at the 2nd Annual Nashville Predators FREE Coaching Symposium on Saturday, September 25 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bridgestone Arena. Guest speakers will include Preds Head Coach Barry Trotz, Assistant Coach Peter Horachek, Goaltender Coach Mitch Korn and more! Participants will receive a ticket to attend that night’s preseason game and a keepsake gift. Youth hockey coaches of all levels are invited. Advanced registration is required and space is limited. www.nashvillepredators.com/symposium
Coaching Symposium Flyer (pdf) | Click here to register
The Preds Symposium will be held in conjunction with the USA Hockey Level 3 Coaching Certification.
If you need this certification please register with USA Hockey directly and you will be automatically registered for the Preds Symposium.
Registration for the FREE Nashville Predators Coaching Symposium will include:
• One complimentary ticket to the Preds preseason home game vs Washington Capitals at 7pm on Saturday, September 25, 2010.
• Exclusive access to view the Predators morning practice with Radio Play-by-Play, Tom Callahan.
• Food and Beverage.
• Classroom style lecture hosted by Predators TV Play-by-Play Announcer, Pete Weber featuring Nashville Predators Head Coach Barry Trotz, Assistant Coach Peter Horachek, Goaltender Coach Mitch Korn and USA Hockey ADM presentation.
• Topics discussed will cover how to set up effective practices, on-ice drills, special teams, team building, off-ice training techniques and much more that can be useful to coaches of all age and skill levels.
• Keepsake gift.
• Opportunity to purchase additional discounted tickets to the Predators preseason game that evening.
** Scheduled appearances are subject to change without notice. For information call (615) 770-2372 or email
USA Hockey Coaching Clinics Scheduled for September, now posted on USAHockey.com
There will only be one clinic each for levels 1, 2 and 3
Register for your required level and attend in September.
Coaching Clinic Schedule
Level Date Time Location
b. See link for additional information or contact Andee Boiman via e-mail or phone listed below
Contacts
Contact Scott Phillips (sphillips@goagame.com; 615.390.4969) in the A-Game Hockey office for coaching consideration as an assistant or head coach in the 2010-11 season.
Required Coaching forms:
1. Code of Conduct
2. USA Hockey Waiver
3. Consent-to-Treat / Medical History
USA Hockey Season Registration
*All Team Officials, as defined in the rule book, are required to be registered with USA Hockey as a Coach for the current season to be behind the bench.
USA Hockey CEP Links
*Coaches are responsible for all USA Hockey requirements and fees including registration fees and Coaching Education Program (CEP) certification level and fees.
USA Hockey Coaching Education Program (CEP) Certification
Coaches are required to have the proper CEP certification.
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COACHING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
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Level Of Play
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8 & Under (Mite)
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Level 1
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10 & Under (Squirt)
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Level 2
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Level 1
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12 & Under (Pee Wee)
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Level 3
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Level 1 & 2
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14 & Under (Bantam)
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Level 3
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Level 1 & 2
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16 & Under (Midget)
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Level 3
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Level 1 & 2
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18 & Under (Midget)
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Level 3
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Level 1 & 2
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Midget I - Tier I & II National Tournament-bound
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Level 4
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Level 1, 2, 3
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High School
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Level 3
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Level 1 & 2
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Junior Tier I and II
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Level 4
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Junior Tier III
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Level 4
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Level 3
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Girls/Women 8 & Under
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Level 1
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Girls/Women 10 & Under
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Level 2
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Level 1
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Girls/Women 12 & Under
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Level 3
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Level 1 & 2
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Girls/Women 14 & Under
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Level 3
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Level 1 & 2
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Girls/Women 16 & Under
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Level 3
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Level 1 & 2
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Girls/Women 19 & Under
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Level 3
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Level 1 & 2
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Girls/Women 16/19 & Under
National Tournament-bound
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Level 4
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Level 1, 2, 3
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CEP Clinics Info & Southeastern District
Additional Clinic Locations - Search Clinics for other dates and locations
CEP Level 4: SE District: TBA
All Tier I and Tier II Midget coaches require Level 4 certification eligibility
Coaches who have successfully completed Level-3 of USA Hockey’s Coaching Education Program will be eligible to participate
Game/Practice Resources
In an effort to provide the best possible instruction to our players, this area will be used to store information focused at helping coaches to expand their knowledge of the game and to plan effective practices. If you have some material that you would like added to this page please send it to the A-Game Hockey Department at sphillips@goagame.com
Please check this page often as material will be added on a regular basis.
USA Hockey Coaching Info Pages:
Sites with Drills:
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Half rink practice plans
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Full rink practice plans
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Website with extensive library of animated drills and plays
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Website with drill database and strength and conditioning training
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USA Hockey skill progression listed by age groups
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