coaching development

We are always looking for enthusastic volunteers to help coach our teams. Under the guidance of Ile des Chenes Minor Hockey, our Coaches work with Assistant Coach(es), Managers, Safety and Parent Reps as well as IDCMHA Development Coordinators to provide learning and development to all players while maintaining the objective of a lifelong love for the game.

Interested in coaching? Find more information here.


ICE HOCKEY SYSTEMS:

IDCMHA is proud to be using Ice Hockey Systems as a coaching development resource for the 2026–2027 season. By providing coaches with additional tools, resources, and information, we can better support our volunteers and promote ongoing player development across the association. Coaches from each team (maximum of 3 per team) will receive access to Ice Hockey Systems, a leading coaching platform used by hundreds of associations and professional programs worldwide. IDCMHA covers the full cost of the program for participating coaches.

Coaches are encouraged to actively use the platform throughout the season for practice planning, skill development, and coaching resources. Access details and account setup information will be shared following evaluations and team formation.

Ice Hockey Systems provides:

• Access to thousands of drills organized by skill level/age (including videos and outlines)
• Access to thousands of practice plans
• Access to thousands of coaching videos to demonstrate drills and skill development (ex: backward skating, shooting, crossovers, etc.)
• Access to tactical information on team systems (ex: forecheck, power play, etc.)
• Interviews and presentations from professional coaches (ex: leadership, communication, encouragement, etc.)
• Drill design, organizing practice plans, and sharing drills/plans with your fellow coaches to promote preparation and organization
• Peer-to-peer coaching resources

When using this program for the first time each season, log in and set up your information under your Head Coach's profile