Coaching

WELCOME TO THE COACHING AREA!
Here you can find everything you need to know about coaching with the Vancouver Hawks

Coaching Support

Hawks are committed to helping coaches and umpires learn and develop through their careers and coach support and education is an important part of this.

Coaching Support - Spring 2022

Mandatory Coaching Courses

This year we are asking all coaches to take 3 short safety-focused courses. Click on the courses below to register:

Safe Sport	Mandatory
Making Headway	Mandatory
Making Ethical Decisions	Mandatory

Additionally, all coaches will be required to submit a CRC check.

Spring 2022 In-House Coach Education Sessions

On-Field Coach Training

The club will be providing all Spring League coaches with on-field coaching training.

These sessions will be anywhere from 60-120minutes long at Eric Hamber field and will educate our coaches on how to coach certain skills, how to formulate a practice plan, and how to teach a tactical plan for you team. We want to make sure our coaches are prepared for the upcoming season!

Details:

March 26

All U11-14 coaches: 10-12pm @ Eric Hamber
All U15-18 coaches: 12-2pm @ Eric Hamber

March 27

All U5-7 coaches: 9-10am Eric Hamber
All U8-10 coaches: 10-12pm Eric Hamber

Please mark your availability in TeamSnap.

Coaching Round Table

The Vancouver Hawks Coaching Committee is pleased to announce the return of the Coaching Round Table! Join us for a virtual discussion centred around all things field hockey! We are pleased to announce this year’s special guests:

Indy Sehmbi - Former Jr. National Coach & Athletic Director - Field Hockey Canada & Eric Hamber School

Astrid De Souza - Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Research Associate

Andrea Gibson - Sea To Sky Technical Director

Tuesday, March 29 7:00 - 9:00pm - zoom meeting

Description:

This round table will focus on current thinking around hockey philosophy in the region and country, and how this affects what and how we coach. Each speaker will address their areas of expertise and there will be the opportunity to ask the panel your own questions.

2021 Coaching Seminars and Round Table

In 2021 we ran several online coach education components - catch up on them all here!

Planning Your Practice

Suitable for Junior Coaches (age 13-19) and those who want to know more about how to organise and plan a session to best help your athletes develop.

Presenter: Stephanie Nesbitt

Description:

This session will discuss how to design flow to your practice that is purposeful in both it's organization and skills development. The goal of the session will be to provide you with planning techniques for you to use to design fun, organized and athlete-centered practices. The session will consist of a 45 minute presentation/discussion followed by a 30minute Q/A time.

Coaching Basic Field Hockey Skills

Suitable for Parent Coaches and those who want to know more about how to coach field hockey skills and techniques.

Presenter: Matt Sarmento

Description:

This session will teach parent coaches how to properly demonstrate and therefore coach basic field hockey skills to their teams. A progression for each skill will be included, which can be taught to the athletes as they progress in age/ability. In addition to skill development, this workshop will give you some session planning ideas so you may implement these skills into your training sessions. This session will consists of 30 minutes of presentation and demonstration, and 30 minutes of Q/A.

Coaching Round Table

Suitable for all coaches who want to know more about current thinking in field hockey in BC, Canada and Vancouver Hawks.

Special Guests

Jenn Beagan - Coach Development Officer, Field Hockey Canada

John Sacre - Head Provincial Coach and Performance Manager, Field Hockey BC

Poonam Sandhu - UBC Head Coach, Women's Field Hockey

Stephanie Nesbitt - Vancouver Hawks Director - Player Development

Description:

Hawks Coaching Fund

Background

Due to the unprecedented times of Covid 19 the Vancouver Hawks Board allocated a set amount of funds, $1500, to be available to the current Vancouver Hawks coaching community.

Purpose

This fund is to support the development of coaches through online courses during a time when no on-field coaching opportunities are available. The purpose of the fund is to further the development of the Vancouver Hawks current coaches and continue to provide engagement with these coaches during this time.

Objectives

Increase coaching qualifications of current Vancouver Hawks coaches through successful completion of certified coaching course(s).
Assist in retention of qualified coaches for the upcoming field hockey season by guaranteeing a commitment from 10 or more coaches.
Provide development opportunity to current Vancouver Hawks coaches.

Total Funds Available: $1500

Available from: May 2020 - Sept 2020

Coach Development Fund Details:

This fund is available for Vancouver Hawks coaches that meet the below written criteria. Individual applicants may apply only once, with a maximum of $150 available per individual.

Development Fund Application Criteria:

Previously coached for the Vancouver Hawks season (Spring 2019 - Spring 2020) for a minimum of 6 weeks.

Application Process:

Coaches must submit a written request to: Alex Bale, Vancouver Hawks Club Manager, manager@vancouverhawks.com
The request must include:
1. Name and division of Vancouver Hawks team coached last season
2. Coaching course* name & cost

*Coaching course(s) must be delivered by one of the following organizations: FHBC, NCCP, VIASport, CAC, Sport for Life, and FHC.

1. Reason for wanting to do the course

An application will be approved or not approved by the Coaching Committee, consisting of Alex Bale, Stephanie Nesbitt and Matthew Sarmento
Applicants who adhere to the above criteria will be reimbursed for the cost of the coaching course(s), up to $150, subject to money being available
Application review will be done based on the order (date) applications are received.

Coach Commitment:

Submit proof of course completion to: Alex Bale, Vancouver Hawks Club Manager, manager@vancouverhawks.com
Agree to commit to coaching a Vancouver Hawks team in one of the following leagues: Junior League, Senior League, Indoor, Outdoor between September 2020 - August 2020*.

*A completion of a course with Hawks funds does not limit the coach from only working with the Vancouver Hawks.

Hawks Commitment:

The Vancouver Hawks will commit a maximum of $150 to any approved application.
Recommendations and an outline of the proper coaching pathway will be provided to help guide you through the desired process.

Coaching Resources

Long Term Field Hockey Development (LTHD)

Sports can be classified as early or late specialization. Sports such as gymnastics and figure skating qualify as early specialization, while other sports such as soccer and field hockey are classified as late specialization.

Because field hockey is a late specialization sport, LTHD actively discourages early specialization since premature specialization contributes to imbalanced physical development, overuse injuries, early burnout, and inadequate development of movement and sports skills.

In harmony with the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model developed by Canadian Sports Centres and currently being adopted by over 50 sports organizations in Canada and around the world, LTHD recognizes these seven stages in the development of field hockey players:

Stage 1: Active Start: Ages 0-6
Stage 2: FunStix: Ages 6-10
Stage 3: Learning to Train: Ages 9-12 males, 8-11 females
Stage 4: Training to Train: Ages 12-16 males, 11-15 females
Stage 5: Training to Compete: Ages 16-19
Stage 6: Training to Win: Ages 19 and beyond
Stage 7: Hockey for Life: All ages

Here are some resources for each developmental stage as well as some specific skill areas such as goalkeeping and penalty corners.

Active Start (0 - 6)

Hockey NZ - Small Sticks

Absolute beginner skills and drills to practice them - aimed at complete beginners and younger players

FUNdamentals (6 - 10)

FUNSTIX

Developed by FHC this is a 10-session plan for FUNdamentals level coaches with many games and activities. Works best if used throughout as skills build from one week to the next.

http://www.panamhockey.org/files/documents/2013/eng/2013-FUNdamental_fieldhockey.pdf

FUNdamentals level coaching guide for new coaches.

This guide walks you through hockey basics and offers 10 session plans. Suitable for 6 - 10 year old players.

Learn To Train (9-12 males, 8-11 females)

http://lthd.fieldhockey.ca/en/u10lessonplans

10 sessions for U10s all planned out. Can easily be adapted to lower or higher levels, but provides a great framework for a series of sessions.

Train To Train (12-16 males, 11-15 females)

Field Hockey Canada - Drills

Comprehensive resource aimed primarily at higher levels. Use this to find specific skills. To slot into sessions. Best used when you know what you are looking for.

Train to Compete (16 - 19)

Field Hockey Canada - Drills

Comprehensive resource aimed primarily at higher levels. Use this to find specific skills. To slot into sessions. Best used when you know what you are looking for.

Goalkeeping

Field Hockey New Zealand Goalkeeping Resource

This resource leads you through the basics of goalkeeping and offers many drills to get you started.

Other Useful Resources

Long Term Athlete Development

This is the foundational document for most recent research and development of sport principles in Canada, and increasingly in the rest of the world too. A must-read for anyone interested in current trends and thoughts in sporting development.

LTAD for Parents

A comprehensive guide to the LTAD principles aimed at parents. It outlines why early specialisation is not recommended and why the LTAD principles are used.

Active for Life

This document outlines the importance of physical literacy throughout life. It is a useful background document for those who are interested in going into more detail into the theory and policy decisions surrounding sport for life.

https://fieldhockeybc.com/coaches/coaching-resources/

FHBC's page of resources for a variety of extra help, including sample lesson plans and links to further resources.

Volunteer Coaching

Volunteerism is one of the core values of the Vancouver Hawks and we encourage all our members to give back to the community. The following volunteer coaching positions are currently available:

Junior Spring Season
Parent Coach
We are looking for Parent Coaches to help our team coaches. Our Team Coaches are often young and while they may be good at coaching field hockey, they often benefit from some support from adults to help practices and games go smoothly. At younger age groups Parent Coaches are responsible for helping to prepare and run practices while at the older ages coaches are also jointly responsible for weekend games. If you are interested in volunteering as a Parent Coach please take 2 minutes to register here:

REGISTRATION LINK

Team Coach

We are looking for team coaches to be responsible for the hockey played by your team. This is ideal for both young or old coaches who would like to focus on the skills of their players. Team Coaches will often have support from parent coaches to help practices and games go smoothly. At younger age groups team coaches are responsible for preparing and running practices while at the older ages team coaches are also jointly responsible for weekend games. If you are interested in volunteering as a Team Coach please take 2 minutes to register here:

REGISTRATION LINK

Assistant Coach

We understand, everyone is busy! If you feel you are unable to commit enough time or energy to be a full Parent Coach or Team Coach, consider becoming an Assistant Coach. Assistant Coaches will help deliver practices and during games where they can. If you are interested in volunteering as a Team Coach please take 2 minutes to register here:

REGISTRATION LINK

Professional Coaching

The Vancouver Hawks has several paid coaching opportunities:

Spring Season

U13 Girls Tournament Team
1 Head coach
1 or more Assistant Coaches
Train once per week (April - June) (day/time TBD), go to club championships, go to 2 tournaments (details TBD)

U14 Girls Tournament Team
1 Head coach
1 or more Assistant Coaches
Train once per week (April - June) (day/time TBD), go to club championships, go to 2 tournaments (details TBD)

U15 Girls Tournament Team
1 Head Coach
Train once per week (April - June) (day/time TBD), go to club championships, go to 2 tournaments (details TBD)

U8 - U10 Lead Coach
Train once per week on Mondays (Apr 8 - June 17). Assist volunteer coaches with planning and delivery of sessions

Other Opportunities

Schools Program
1 Head Coach,
1 or more Assistant Coaches (depending on numbers)
Dates: Various
Location: Various
Coaching in school gym classes at various ages and skill levels

Coaching Rates

Here are the current coaching pay rates for the Vancouver Hawks:

Certification / Experience Level	Head Coach	Assistant Coach	Experience
Level 4 + Exp.	$52.50	$43.75	1+ years coaching as a head or assistant coach in a national program
Level 4	$48.00	$40.00
Level 3 + Exp.	$37.50	$35.00	1+ years coaching as a head or assistant coach in a national program / 3+ years as a head coach of a HP team / 5+ years as assistant coach of a HP team or club team
Level 3	$35.00	$32.50
Level 2 + Exp.	$32.50	$30.00	1+ years as a head coach of a HP team / 3+ years as assistant coach of a HP team / 3+ years coaching a club team
Level 2	$30.00	$27.50
Level 1/Community Coach + Exp.	$27.50	$25.00	1+ years as a head coach of a HP team / 3+ years as assistant coach of a HP team / 3+ years coaching a club team
Level 1/Community Coach	$25.00	$22.50
No Certification + Exp.		$20.00 $16.00	19 and over 18 and under

	Experience Key
	HP	High Performance
	NT	National Team
	HC	Head Coach

The National Coaching Certification (NCCP) offers coaches the opportunity for training and evaluation in ethical decision-making through the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training, and online evaluation.

By successfully completing the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training, coaches will be fully equipped to handle ethical situations with confidence and surety. The training helps coaches identify the legal, ethical, and moral implications of difficult situations that present themselves in the world of team and individual sport.

The NCCP Make Ethical Decisions module is a cornerstone of the NCCP and leaves coaches with no doubt as to what to do in challenging situations.

The module equips coaches to handle challenging ethical situations with confidence and surety. It helps coaches identify the legal, ethical, and moral implications of difficult situations that present themselves in team and individual sports.

After completing the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions module, you will be able to:

analyze a challenging situation to determine its moral, legal, or ethical implications; and
apply the NCCP Ethical Decision-Making Model to properly respond to situations in a way that is consistent with the NCCP Code of Ethics.

After you have taken the module, you can access the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation free through the Locker. Successful completion of the evaluation is necessary for coach certification in any NCCP program.

MAkING ETHICAL DECISIONS

The Vancouver Hawks highly recommends every coach take the Making Ethical Decisions course. This year FHBC has agreed to cover the cost of the course so during registration please ensure you input the code provided.

register through the links below!