Coaching
Documents and videos to support development in this area.
Documents & Links
IIHF Learn to Play Practice Manual
IIHF Coach Development Framework (2025)
IIHF Coach Education Framework (2025)
Hockey Canada Practice Plan Template
The official template coaches use to structure and plan a practice session.
Hockey Canada Fun & Games Drill Manual — Vol. 1
Game-based drills that build skills while keeping youth practices fun.
Hockey Canada Skills Development Program Manual
A comprehensive skills curriculum for youth development programmes.
Hockey Canada Drill Hub
A free library of tested, age-appropriate drills for skating, puck control, passing and shooting — one of the most trusted drill collections in the world.
USA Hockey Dryland (Off-Ice) Training
Strong players are built off the ice too — age-appropriate agility, balance, coordination and strength training from USA Hockey.
Videos
▶ Coaching — IIHF Skill4All Webinar
▶ Transitioning from Player to Coach — IIHF Skills4All Webinar
▶ Learn to Play (LTP) Program — IIHF Skill4All Webinar
▶ Learn to Play Program — IIHF Skill4All Webinar (earlier edition)
▶ Targeted Development Part 1 — IIHF Skills4All Webinar
▶ Targeted Development Part 2 — IIHF Skills4All Webinar
▶ Game Formats for Player Development — IIHF Skills4All Webinar
▶ 3 vs. 3 Format: Lausanne and Beyond — IIHF Skills4All Webinar
▶ The Science of Fun — IIHF Skills4All Webinar
▶ High Performance Programming — IIHF Skill4All Webinar
▶ High Performance Programming — IIHF Skills4All Webinar (earlier edition)
▶ Skills 4 All Webinar: National Team Programming (IIHF)
▶ National Team Programming — IIHF Skills4All Webinar
▶ National Team Programming — IIHF Skill4All Webinar (earlier edition)
▶ Staying Focused During the Pandemic — IIHF Skills4All WebinarReady to make it official? Earn your FHEI certification by passing the test for this track.
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