RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for the on-and-off ice developmental activities of all RAHA players.
  • Works as an integral member of the Hockey Development Committee (HDC) to determine the objectives and needs for player development by attending and helping to lead HDC meetings.
  • Research, design, update, and recommend on-and-off ice training development programs to the HDC.
  • Identifies online and digital developmental resources and works with the Communications Director to share with RAHA players.
  • Conducts in-season meetings with coaches, as needed, to share developmental goals and tactics.
  • Works as a member of the HDC to determine the objectives and needs for coach development and to organize resources and programs to fulfill those needs.
  • Create a metric of skills players should have leaving the various levels (IP, Squirts/10s, Pee Wee/12s, Bantam/15s, and 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have an advanced knowledge of the game of hockey including, but not limited to, development of all ages, skills, and abilities of players.
  • Must have an ability to dedicate time, or resources, to on-and-off ice instruction for coaches and players when necessary.
  • Must understand available hockey resources to use and an ability to make strategic proposals to the HDC for player development.
  • Due to the expectation of time, the Hockey Development Coordinator cannot be a RAHA board member or Head Coach of any RAHA team; they can be an Assistant Coach.