EPHA Coaches Corner

The purpose of the Coaches Corner is to assist coaches and parents in developing better players and better people at all levels of play.  Are you interested in being a Coach or Manager?  Please read the EPHA Coach & Manager Policy. 

News & Announcements:

Standard of Play and Rules Emphasis

Click here to go to the USA Hockey website to read the USA Hockey rules and standard of play.  There is also an 11-minute video that explains the Standard of Play & Rules Enforcement, including hooking, tripping, interference, holding & slashing.  The video is a "must see" for all officials, coaches, players & parents!  Please take the time to watch this informative clip and to understand the standard and rules.

Helmet Rule for Coaches

The Helmet Rule for Coaches is in effect again this year.  The rule is a USA Hockey Rule and applies to ALL on ice Coaches at clinics, tryouts and practices.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  For more details, click here. 

Coaches Certification (CEP Cards)

Click here to check the status of your Coaches Certification (CEP Cards). 

Coaches Resources

The Minnesota Hockey  and USA Hockey websites are key resources for coaches, containing information on:

• Coaching Education Program (CEP)

All youth hockey coaches in Minnesota and the rest of the country are required to attend a series of clinics before they are eligible to coach.  The USA Hockey web site lists upcoming clinics and provides contact information for District Coach-in-Chiefs. 

• Association Coaching and Education Program

• Coaches Resource Center

• District Coaching Personnel

We encourage all coaches, assistant coaches, managers, and parents to check out the Minnesota Hockey  and USA Hockey web sites. 

Mite Lesson Plans

• Attention Coaches!!!  Here are lesson plans you can use in coaching:
  • Mini Mite Lesson 1  (PDF document)
  • Mini Mite Lesson 2  (PDF Document)
  • Mini Mite Lesson 3  (PDF Document)
  • Mini Mite Lesson 4  (PDF Document)
  • Mini Mite Lesson 5  (PDF Document)
  • Intermediate Mite Lesson 1  (PDF document)
  • Intermediate Mite Lesson 2  (PDF Document)
  • Intermediate Mite Lesson 3  (PDF Document)
  • Intermediate Mite Lesson 4  (PDF Document)
  • Intermediate Mite Lesson 5  (PDF Document)
  • Upper Mite Lesson 1  (PDF document)
  • Upper Mite Lesson 2  (PDF Document)
  • Upper Mite Lesson 3  (PDF Document)
  • Upper Mite Lesson 4  (PDF Document)
  • Upper Mite Lesson 5  (PDF Document)

  
  If you do not have the Adobe Reader on your computer (or if you have an older version) you can download a free copy of the program by clicking the icon below: