Head Coaching Application 2017-18
Thank you for taking the time to complete this application. The responsibility of head coaching
youth is a special undertaking. Your leadership and commitment is instrumental to providing an
experience of excellence for our kids. The goal of this application is to help you thoroughly plan
your season which is consistent with the player development goals of SJHA. Also, it assists to make
you aware of yours' and SJHA's obligations.
Thanks for the assist!
Date:
The Directors of SJHA
2017/2018 USA Hockey #
Name:
Ph:
Address:
E-mail:
CEP # & Level:
Date of Birth:
Signature:
Division/Team Applying for:
Alternate team:
Prospective Assistants (must interview and be approved and meet all SJHA criteria)
1st Assistant:
2nd Assistant:
Assistant applications should be attached with the head coach application.
Please reference the SJHA handbook or an SJHA official for any details regarding polices, procedure and coaching benefits at
SJHA. All coaching applicants are expected to have knowledge of all SJHA policies.
Coaches Interview Dates: Summer 2017 Interviews are 30-45 minutes
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Levels of Accreditation: Please list all levels of hockey, sport, education and leadership accreditation.
USA Level 1
USA Level 2
CHA Level 1
USA Level 3
CHA Level 2
USA Level 4
CHA Level 3
USA Level 5
CHA Level 4
Other _____________
CHA Level 5
Questions: Thoroughly complete all of the following on a separate piece of paper. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A.
Returning Coaches
Attach your Season Plan addressing but not limited to: Team Building, Skill Development, Conceptual Development, Team
Execution, Staff structure and responsibilities, Tournaments, Funding and League play
B.
New Coaches: Complete the following questions:
All new applicants must include three references & resume of hockey/sport background
Why are you choosing to coach this team?
What specific responsibilities will you assign your assistants coaches?
Though applying for a head coaching position would you consider assistant coaching? Y/ N
Describe are your greatest strengths and what areas you need to improve as a coach?
Provide a draft season plan, complete with mission, goals and objectives for the season.
Describe your leadership style and philosophy relative to teaching the age level you expect to be coaching this season.
Upon being selected you be required to present a season plan
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SJHA Coaching Requirements
1. SJHA Coaches Meetings: All head coaches are required to attend.
2. Coaching Education:
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All coaches must adhere to all USA Hockey CEP requirements, including accreditation level, module and SafeSport.
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Tier I & II Midget Coaches are required by Pacific District to have USA Hockey Level 4 CEP
3. Coaching On-Going Education. Coaches are required to attend scheduled coaches meetings and clinics.
4. Coach-Player Evaluations: Each coach is required to complete a minimum of two written evaluations for each player and present this to the
player and parent/guardian.
5. Coaches Constitution: All SJHA coaches will be required to sign a coach's code of conduct.
6. Complete PNAHA / USA Hockey National Background Check. Go to www.pnaha.com provide proof of completion to SJHA
Forward to:
SJHA Coaching Application: 7012-220th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace, 98043
SJHA Youth Office:
425-672-7744
e-mail: [email protected]
SJHA Athletic Director:
425-776-8338
e-mail: [email protected]