The following are resources available to House League coaches in the North York Knights Hockey Association.
Coach Mentor
Mike Binette
Phone: 416-488-6328 or 416-419-9186 (cell)
Email: mbinette@rogers.com
Printed Materials
1. Hockey Canada Skills Development Manual (Initiation, Novice-Midget) $34.95
- Lesson plans, teaching tips, coach checklist, troubleshooting
Hockey Canada online store • Coaches
2. Fun and Games (age 6-13) $19.95
- Fun at practices to develop checking, passing, shooting, skating skills
Hockey Canada online store • Coaches
3. The Incredible Hockey Drill Book by Dave Chambers $19.95
- More than 600 drills tailored for player skill level and physical strength
4. The NYKHA Handbook for New Hockey Coaches – available through Mike Binette and essential reading for new house league coaches (see excerpt in Coaching Handbook section under the Resources tab of the website)
Websites
The following is a list of websites that House League coaches may find helpful. Some of these drills may have to be modified reflecting the age and ability of the players.
1. Coach Nielsen’s Drills includes Small Area games www.icehockeydrills.info
2. Half Ice Drills and Drills by age category www.hockeyshare.com/drills
3. Skills and Drills listed under Categories www.weisstechhockey.com
4. Offensive and Defensive Skill Drills www.whockey.com/work/cirsa/drillbook