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In 2011, the Coaching Education Program (CEP) has changed dramatically.  The requirements for Level 1, 2, and 3 are new and the previous requirements have been eliminated.  Here are a few highlights:

1)  Coaches will no longer be required to have attained a certain CEP level to coach a corresponding level of hockey.  First year coaches must have at least a Level 1, Second year coaches must have at least a level 2, and third year coaches must have a level 3 regardless of the level they are coaching.  This means new coaches will no longer be required to take more than one CEP class in a given season.  In fact, the will not be allowed to take more than one.  Certifications received last year were only valid for that season at level 1 and 2.  Level 3 is good for 2 years.

2)  Level 3 may now re certify on-line 2 times, for a total of 6 years.  After that the coach is required to move to level 4.

3)  Every coach regardless of the level they presently hold (levels 1-5) is required to complete an age specific on-line module.  These age specific modules are good for as long as this program is in place.  These are approx 5 hours each, and can be saved for 30 days so they don't need to be completed in one sitting.  For example, regardless of a coaches current level, if they are going to coach Bantams, they will need to take the Bantam on-line module.  If they are a first year coach they would also be required to take level 1, second year level 2, 3rd year level 3.  If they want to coach Bantam and Mite, they must take both.  These age-specific modules will be available at www.usahockey.com beginning September 1st.

4)  Level 1, 2, and 3 CEP classes now have a set price of $40.00.  The on-line modules are $10.00 each.

Click here for a more comprehensive list of the CEP requirements for 2011

Click here for FAQs re: the new changes in 2011 

All youth hockey coaches in Minnesota and the rest of the country are required to attend a series of clinics before they are eligible to coach. USA hockey refers to it as CEP (Coaching Education Program) The clinics are designed to help coaches provide curriculum and use the proper teaching techniques to insure the proper development of their players. See web site for frequently asked questions. http://www.minnesotahockey.org/coaches/cep.asp If you need a clinic to get certified, email Mike Kelley at hockey.operations@eastviewhockey.net. Our District 8 contact will give clinics locally.

Try the following links for coaching tips, ideas for drills, book recommendations, and free reading material.

www.minnesotahockey.org is the governing body of youth hockey in Minnesota has good information and resources for coaches. Recommend that all coaches spend time getting acquainted with this web site. http://www.minnesotahockey.org/coaches/coaches_resource_center.asp is full of resource material for coaches.

http://www.usahockey.com/ is the web site for USA hockey

http://www.skatingdynamics.com/Newsletter
Monthly newsletter with good information and monthly skills tips

www.athleteconstruction.com
Several DVD's available with sports-specific training programs and drills, includng dryland training, on-ice, and strength training.

www.hockeycoachingabcs.com
Several coaching tips on situational play, and many FREE video's. Check out the one that is "Finnish Dry Land Puck Handling"

www.hockeyshot.com
Video clips of skating and shooting techniques

www.jes-hockey.com
Lots of plays and drills here - some are animated to help visualize the flow. You have to navigate around a bit to find everything. I think the easiest is to go to the "play of the week" and then see the options in the drop downs at the top of the page. www.jes-hockey.com/animated/192440970.html

www.hockeycoach.com
Articles, tips, drills, plans, game strategies, etc.

www.justforcoaches.com
Database of drills, links to other good resources.

http://minnesotahockeyjournal.com/ has information about hockey in the state and also findatourney.com which helps you look for upcoming tournaments to enter, and state rankings.

http://youthhockeyforum.com/

www.flexxcoach.com
Hey coaches, have you checked out flexxCOACH yet? It the latest in coaching aids, and can be a great resource for planning practices and gathering ideas for drills. Once registered (see your Coaching Coordinator before doing so), you will be able to logon to the flexxCOACH site and gain access to all of the planning tools.

For a sample, check out their drill of the month now.

Paved rink – Apple Valley Parks and Recreation has rink next to the Teen Center that is paved and works good for street hockey, stickhandling, and shooting. Good location for your team to do dry land training. They do not take reservations, but it is not used much.

Sports Diet - This document provides some good rules and tips for diet, especially for immediately before and after practices and games. Download this document and share with your parents and players.

Any questions on coaching or certification, contact Mike Kelley at 612.240.3444