OMHA Announces 3 Coaches Symposiums

2010-05-11

The Ontario Minor Hockey Association through the Coaches Program has taken a leadership role in the ongoing development and education of coaches.

The Ontario Minor Hockey Association through the Coaches Program has taken a leadership role in the ongoing development and education of coaches. This spring, the OMHA will introduce three one-day Coaches Symposiums each with a specific focus: Goaltending, Developing Defencemen and Creating Offence. Each Symposium includes a Hockey Canada Specialty Clinic and will feature prominent guest speakers discussing their own area of expertise. The sessions will engage the participant through classroom and on-ice sessions. Participation at each symposium carries a value 20 credit points which can be used towards coach certification renewal through the OMHA's Continuing Education Program [CEP] for coaches. In addition to the CEP credit points, the seminars will aim to provide coaches with specific and practical information that they can implement with their respective teams. The Symposium schedule will see each district in the OMHA host one event. Symposium Schedule Developing Defencemen May 29, 2010 Tillsonburg, ON Agenda Register Directions & Map Guest Speakers: David Bell - Barrie Colts [OHL] Mike Stothers - Former NHL, AHL & OHL coach Paul Titanic - U of T [OUA] & Team Ontario U17 Clinic Contact: Brian Boden Creating Offence May 29, 2010 Courtice, ON Agenda Register Directions & Map Guest Speakers: Paul Titanic - U of T [OUA] & Team Ontario U17 Curtis Hodgins - Bowmanville Eagles [OHA] Clinic Contact: Brian Purdy Goaltending June 19, 2010 Brampton, ON Agenda Register Directions & Map Guest Speakers: Dave Jamieson - Women's National Team [Hockey Canada] Clinic Contact: Rob Beatty For more information on the OMHA's Continuing Education Program [CEP] for Coaches - click here. For additional information please contact: Ian Taylor - Director, Development Programs

	High Performance Skills Camp Announced - June 26-27, 2010 in Brampton, ON
The OMHA is pleased to announce details regarding our High Performance Skills Development Camp to be held at the Cassie Campbell Community Centre in Brampton, ON, June 26-27, 2010. The High Performance Skills Camp will be open to all 1997 and 1996 born Rep-level players. The purpose of the program is to introduce players to new skill development techniques, Individual & Team Tactics and to educate players proper training principles, and next steps in their development. This event will combined with the NCCP Development 2 Coaches clinic which is the elite coaches clinic delivered by the OMHA. Camp features: . Three [3] On-Ice sessions . Three [3] Off-Ice sessions featuring guest speakers and instructors from Hockey Canada and the OMHA . Goaltenders will also participate in a Specialized Goaltending Session Players will also receive: . Hockey Canada Practice Jersey & water bottle . Lunch on Sunday Quick Links High Performance Development Day Agenda Cassie Campbell Community Centre - Brampton, ON Registration Register now - don't miss the opportunity to participate in this great event! Registration Fee is $125.00 To register for this seminar - Click here For additional information - Contact Derek Polowyk via email at derek.polowyk@omha.net

	Development 2 Clinic June 25-27, 2010 Brampton, ON
The deadline to submit applications for the OMHA's 2010 Development 2 Clinic to be held at the Cassie Campbell Community Centre in Brampton, ON - June 25-27, 2010 is quickly approaching. May 14, 2010 - Deadline for Submitting Applications for entry into clinic. May 21, 2010 - Office to confirm registration to applicants The NCCP Development 2 clinic is a three-day clinic designed for coaches working with players at the Competitive Level [Rep - Peewee & above] who hold current NCCP Development 1 certification. . Curriculum includes: . Analyzing Player performance . Planning & designing Practice . Planning & designing a Seasonal Plan . Coaching the Player in the Competitive environment . Program Management . Ethical Coaching & Making Ethical Decisions The clinic also involves a formal evaluation including a Field Evaluation and completion and Post-Clinic Coach Workbook. This clinic is designed to be the elite-level clinic offered by the OMHA. This event will combine the NCCP Development 2 Coaches clinic and High Performance Development Camp for Peewee and Minor-Bantam aged [Under 14 & 15] players. Participant Selection Criteria 1. Applicant must hold NCCP DEVELOPMENT 1 certification 2. Applicant must complete and submit the NCCP DEVELOPMENT 2 Application 3. Applicant must complete and submit the NCCP DEVELOPMENT 1 Coach Workbook - Post Task assignment [in its entirety] If we have a surplus of applicants, preference will be given to Coaches working at the Rep Level - Peewee & above and their Coaching Profile & Experience [Clinic curriculum is geared to this level and Field Evaluation will need to be completed with team of this level] Clinic Fee The registration fee for the clinic is $300.00 payable to the Ontario Minor Hockey Association. Application Procedure 1. Review Participant Selection Criteria for NCCP Development 2 clinic 2. Complete NCCP Development 2 Application [include a coaching profile/resume & hockey experience] Download Application 3. Complete the NCCP Development 1 Coach Workbook - Post-Task Assignment Click here to download assignment 4. Submit NCCP Development 2 Application & completed NCCP Development 1 Coach Workbook - Post-Task Assignment along with cheque payable to the OMHA for $300.00 to: Ontario Minor Hockey Association 25 Brodie Drive, Unit 3 Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3K7 ATTN: Ian Taylor For more information on the Development 2 clinic - contact Ian Taylor - Director, Development Programs For more information on the OMHA Coaches Program - click here.