Coaching Resources
Getting Started in Coaching
This is a SPARC publication designed for new coaches. Getting Started in Coaching
Backyard Hockey Capers
This publication is designed for teachers and parents that want to engage their children in hockey in the back yard or school grounds. Read more and view a sample page .. Back Yard Capers Sample Page.pdf
Teaching Games for Understanding (TGFU)
The TGFU approach to coaching is nothing new. Using games to teach players the skills and tactics make perfect sense when you think about it. Situational learning is used in most educational institutions so why not apply it on the hockey field. Read more
..http://www.stick2hockey.co.nz
Basic Positional Play
This is an up to date resource that explains some basic positional concepts for the modern game. This resourse was produced by Bryce Collins from North Harbour Hockey. Basic Positional Play
Precepts of Hockey
This is a document detailing the ages and stages of a hockey players development. Precepts of Hockey
Hockey Stretches
This is a document detailing a hockey specific warm up. Hockey stretches
Nutrition for Hockey
Waikato Hockey document on nutrition Hockey Nutrition
Links to hockey resources on other web sites:
Hockey New Zealand - Resources
Hockey Australia - Resources
Hockey Videos on UTube
Hockey Resources Web Site - Sportplan.net