Coach Application Form can be found at the bottom of this page.

Listed below are a majority of the skills, duties or responsibilities you will need to possess, learn or fulfill as a Coach with MW Hockey. 

H E A D  C O A C H 

Job Description: 

•  Serve as the official spokesperson on behalf of the team 
•  Coordinate the delegation of responsibilities to the assistant coach and manager 
•  Plan on and off-ice activities in consultation with the assistant coach 
•  Coordinate player evaluation and selection in conjunction with the Association mentor. 
•  Plan, implement and control pre-game preparation and communication with the team. 
•  Design the practice plans in consultation with the assistant coach 
•  Coach the team in all games and practices 
•  Establish rules for the team and oversee the supervision of the players 
•  Submit a year-end report, which contains the following information – evaluation of 
• players’ performance, evaluation of team’s performance, outline of practice plans and 
• game strategy and recommendations on how the program can be improved. 
•  Report to the association through the Association mentor or designate 

A S S I S T A N T  C O A C H 

Job Description: 

•  Assist with player evaluation and the player selection process 
•  Assist with planning, organizing and conducting practices 
•  Assist with pre-game preparation 
•  Assist with the operation of the team during the games 
•  Assist with scouting and evaluation of opponents 
•  Assist with the supervision of players off and on the ice 
•  Assist with the formulation of the game plan 
•  Submit a year end report to the head coach containing player observations 
•  Report to the head coach 

 

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The following qualifications can be applied to both the Head Coach and the Assistant: 

•  Strong hockey background in playing, coaching, evaluating 
•  Strong interest and commitment to child/athlete development 
•  Ability to work with fellow coaching personnel 
•  Ability to communicate on and off-ice requirements to players and parents 
•  Available to meet time requirements 
•  Coach Certification requirements at the level indicated by Hockey Alberta, the Hockey Edmonton and MW Hockey Association

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Please complete the Coach Application Form and email to the appropriate Category Director for the age group you would like to teach.