BENCH STAFF EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with the Division Director to create a successful hockey season for everyone
- Follow the rules and regulations of Hockey Canada, The Alliance, and SHA
- Protect the property and facilities of the City of Sarnia and SHA as if it were your own. SHA property is communal and belongs to all members past, present & future
- Represent SHA with the highest standard at home and away
- Respect your adversary, work with other coaches give every team opportunities to succeed
- Ensure your team administration is complete, up to date, and submitted on time
- PLAN YOUR PRACTICES - maximize use of the time available
- Follow the schedule, changes have a big impact to all arena users
- Be open to constructive criticism and assistance
- Head Coaches - Supervise your staff
- When correcting, find points to sustain as well as points to improve
- Read and understand the SHA Policy & Procedure Manual, review as needed
- Create a fun atmosphere that develops great kids into great adults that love hockey
- Head Coaches are accountable to the Division Director for their team in accordance with the rules found in the Hockey Canada Rule Book and SHA Policy Manual
- Head Coaches are responsible for the behavior, actions & activities of THEIR team. Head Coaches should not consider their role superior or subordinate to any component of the game and work cooperatively to support a safe and fun activity for all participants including officials of any age
BENCH STAFF OBJECTIVES
- Teach your players the skills required to be effective hockey players and team mates
- Grow as a great coach, community leader, mentor, and role model
- Have fun! This is a game, if it’s not fun for you, your players won’t have fun either