I want to coach ice hockey help please

Question

im 16 and i want to coach hockey. i would like to play also but i do not live in the best area for that espically at my age. there are either elite teams or pretty much no team to play on. i also blew out my knee but im extremly passionate about the sport and would like to be involved for life. im attempting to make a comeback as a player but i am also intrested in coaching. any suggestions?

Answer 1

Contact USA Hockey. They have a website, form there you can find out if there are coaching clinics in your area. Sign up, learn, get certified, and away you go!

Good luck,

Steve.

Answer 2

Well you're way too young to be a Head Coach for a rep team but you could always be an Assistant Coach or Trainer.  Lot's of Head Coaches really like to have staff with no kids (that way they don't have to take the kid) so you need to find out who the coaches are and volunteer.  

It's getting a little late for this season so maybe you could take some coaching clinics this year and start making contacts for next year.

Good Luck.

Answer 3

In my case I aspire to be a paid coach, so I am going for a degree in Kinesiology.

If you're just looking to do it as a volunteer, talk to local coaches and see what role(s) you can help with.