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KMHA: Policy # HL - A3.1

Title: House League Head Coaches

Policy Statement:

Responsibilities:

Good coaches accomplish their goals by utilizing the entire team roster.
Select a coaching staff to include a certified trainer, assistant coach(s) and where possible a team manager.
Responsible for their staff’s conduct on the bench and at the arena.
Draft players and plan the season.
Establish team rules in concert with players, parents and the division Convenor. Team rules are required for every team and must be approved by the Convenor in conjunction with their Director, and if required 3rd VP of Boys and Girls House Leagues
Ensure that team rosters with sweater numbers, a coaching directory and a team budget, when applicable, are submitted before the second game of the season. This information must be in early and can be changed if necessary. The Head Coach can assign this task to the team Manager.
Coach in such a manner as to ensure fair play for all participants.
Coach to the best of their ability while coaching all players on the team, including the goaltenders.
Plan team practices.
Teach age appropriate hockey skills and sportsmanship to all players.
Strive to learn new coaching methods and procedures, and where possible, upgrade their certification/education of the position.
Be a mentor for all players.
Attend league meetings as required, or have another member of the staff, Assistant Coach, Trainer or Manager, attend in their place.
Ensure game sheets are filled out accurately. The home team is responsible to fill out the date, the arena, and the division of play. Both coaches must fill in their team name and roster information. The coach must stroke off players that are absent and verify that the information on the game sheet is correct.
Make sure all suspensions are served correctly and in full. Email your Convenor or Director whenever a game sheet has a GM, GRM, MP code on it or a penalty is 5 or 10 minutes long.
Report any issues or concerns to their Convenor first. Do not take your concerns to the Hockey office, the Director or VP.
Convenors decisions are final.

Note: The Convenor will only deal with the Head Coach or one other assigned team staff member.

3.1: House League Head Coaches, 3. Job Descriptions for Team Coaching Staffs, A. Fair Play and Coaching Boundaries and Job Descriptions, KMHA Boys House League Manual, KMHA Manual of Operations (Kitchener Minor Hockey)