USA Hockey Coaches Education Program (CEP) Level 2 Ice Hockey Manual

Throughout the United States, the sport of ice hockey has grown in interest and participation. With an attempt to meet the coaching education demands of all our volunteer coaches, USA Hockey provides a comprehensive Coaching Eduation Program. This manual represents a part of the new direction which will take USA Hockey's coaching program into the 21st century. Although this manual represents something new in the coaching education program, it also contains general coaching effectiveness methods and ice hockey specific material. USA Hockey has concluded the following: 1) Quality coaching is the single most important factory in the development of our athletes as well as the sport itself. 2) The experience a player will gain through participation in ice hockey is directly influenced by the coaches' qualifications as well as their coaching education background. 3) The curriculum, materials, and manuals of the coaching education program must be kept simple, practical, age specific and user friendly. As you read through the USA Hockey coaching materials, remember, create a fun and positive environment and allow the players to be creative and enjoy our wonderful sport. Conents include: Role of the Coach; Preparing for the Season; Risk Management; Skill Development; Goaltending; Ice Hockey Terminology.