Coaches & Team Managers
Help our players enjoy their hockey
Our Coaches and Team Managers play an enormous role in creating a positive experience for our players.
Whether you're an experienced coach, a former player or a parent thinking "I could probably help with that", we'd love to hear from you.
You don't need to have all the answers before you start. There are excellent education resources available, and experienced club members can help you along the way.
Coaching
Coaching is a fantastic way to stay involved in hockey and give something back to the next generation of players.
Our coaches help:
Develop skills and confidence
Create positive and inclusive team environments
Encourage teamwork and good sportsmanship
Prepare players for games
Help players enjoy and develop their love of hockey
We particularly encourage our senior players to consider helping with junior coaching. Even assisting at occasional sessions can make a difference. We also attend junior hockey carnivals and run a hookin2hockey program which are excellent oportunities for our mature junior players to assist with coaching.
Coaching Resources
Hockey Australia and Hockey WA provide online coaching education, development opportunities and useful resources for coaches at all levels.
So if your hockey knowledge feels a little rusty — don't let that stop you!
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We want to ensure our coaches are skilled up in the appropriate drills and principles required for the age group they are coaching. Coaches are encouraged to attend any courses that are organised through the club.
Hockey Australia In partnership with the Australian Sports Commission and the state bodies, have improved the training materials and developed a new accreditation program - Hockey ED. The new framework aims to improve the participant experience, by providing coaches and officials with the knowledge on creating safe, fun and inclusive environments.
Our goal is for our coaches to have the following Hockey Australia accredited qualifications as a minimum.
Foundation Coaching
Foundation Support Coach - FREE accreditation - completed online (approx 2 hours online) receive a certificate at the end!
To enrol in this accreditation, follow the step-by-step guide here.
Foundation Lead Coach - 2nd accreditation in the coaching framework and is target at supporting beginner coaches - 2 parts - online course and face-to-face workshop (approx 4 hours).
To access the Hockey ED learning program you will need your RevSport hockey ID and password.
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Hockey WA - Club Coach - Your role on training & match day
Hockey WA - Club Coach - Training and Skills Development (25 pager)
Foundation Level 1 Manual - Coaching Manual
Hockey WA -Statewide Performance Program - CLUBS - REGIONAL - ACADEMY
Hockey WA -Core4 Handbook
Hockey WA - Positions and Play Handbook
Hockey Australia -Inclusive Handbook , What You Say Matters - resource manual and Education Hub
Australian Sports Commission - Playing for Life - How to CHANGE IT - A guid to help coaches and teachers improve sport-related games
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Click here for some useful hockey basics
Team Managers
You don't need to coach to be an important part of a team.
Our Team Managers help keep communication flowing between players, parents, coaches and the club and assist with the practical organisation of game days.
It's a great role for someone who is organised, enjoys being involved with the team and wants to contribute without stepping onto the pitch as a coach.
Interested in coaching or managing?
Any upcoming coaching courses, workshops, or training opportunities will be listed on our Club Events Calendar.
THANK YOU
To all our Coaches and Team Managers
Your hours of dedication and effort to encourage players in all weathers really is appreciated!