| COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
Head Coach Responsibilities • Serve as the official spokesperson on behalf of the team • Coordinate the delegation of responsibilities to the assistant coach(es) and team manager • Coordinate (or delegate) clear communication channels with parents, including conducting parents information meetings at the beginning of the season and as needed throughout. • Design the practice plans in consultation with the assistant coach(es) • Establish rules for the team and oversee the supervision of the players • Manage games, including pre/post-game coaching, organizing lines, etc. • Ensure all players register for their USA Hockey membership for the current season; make sure that USA Hockey numbers are sent to the Youth Hockey Coordinator • Ensure that all scoresheets are collected and sent to the Youth Hockey Coordinator • Coordinate scorekeepers and penalty box monitors for games and locker room monitors for both practices and games • Teach the players in their team the rules of the game, proper sportsmanship, skills, and strategy of the game • Many of these tasks can be delegated to assistant coaches, managers, or volunteer parents, but it is ultimately the responsibility of the head coach to make sure all of these elements of the team management are taken care of • In accordance with Safe Sport, act as a mandatory reporter • Report any concussion of a player to the Youth Hockey Coordinator and fill out a USA Hockey concussion form within 24 hours of the incident • Promote a fun, safe learning environment that helps grow the game of hockey • Participate in ALL PYHA coaching meetings prior to and throughout the season • Attend 90% of team practices and games
Assistant Coach Responsibilities • Complete tasks delegated by the Head Coach • Act as Head Coach for the rare games or practices that the Head Coach cannot personally attend • Assist with planning, organizing and conducting practices • Assist with pre-game preparation • Assist with the operation of the team during the games, as delegated from the Head Coach • Assist with the supervision of players off and on the ice • Assist with the formulation of the game plan and strategy, under the Head Coach’s supervision • In accordance with Safe Sport, act as additional mandatory reporter • Help promote a fun, safe learning environment that helps grow the game of hockey • Teach the players in their team the rules of the game, proper sportsmanship, skills, and strategy of the game • Participate in ALL PYHA coaching meetings prior to and throughout the season • Attend 75% of team practices and games |
