Hockey Canada changes to the Coaching Certification Program

Key changes that will be MANDATORY effective September 2013.

The ODHA will no longer have "graduated" certification (in which a coach must first take coach stream then Dev. 1, etc.)  A coach will enter the certification program at the age or level he/she is coaching.  For instance, a new coach assisting with a competitive Pee Wee A team would only need to take Dev. 1.

Coach Stream will have changes as well.  Coach Stream E-Learning:  A Coach registers online at odha.com for the e-learning course.  It has 12 modules and, if done at once, would take about 4 hours.  Coaches can stop and go at their leisure, doing it over whatever period of time suits them.  THEN Coaches are able to register for the in-class portion.  Since this is all done through the HCR, a Coach will NOT be able to register for, or attend the in-class portion until the e-learning component is completed.

What Clinics do I need to take?

Coach Stream:  For all House League Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches.  For all Novice and Atom Competitive Level Head and Assistant Coaches.

Development 1:  For all Competitive teams (B, A, AA) Head and Assistant Coaches of Minor Pee Wee and older.

Starting in the 2014/2015 Season:

High Performance 1:  For all AAA Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches and those interested in provincial/national programs.