High Performance 1 is a program designed by Hockey Canada and the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) for any Head Coaches that are coaching Under-15 AAA, Female Under-15 AA/AAA, Under-18 AAA, Sports Schools, Junior A, Team Manitoba and Canada Games. It is also required for Assistant Coaches that are coaching in Canada Games.
In addition to the training seminar the High Performance 1 program includes online evaluations, written assignments and field evaluations that must be completed in order to obtain the full certification.
The seminar portion of the program will include a virtual weekend in May followed by an in – person seminar in July.
The High Performance 1 seminar consists of presentations and group work focusing on several important topics for coaching High-Performance athletes as determined by Hockey Canada and the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC). These topics include offensive team play, powerplay, penalty kill, and others related to tactics and coaching philosophy. Past presenters at High Performance 1 seminars have included Barry Trotz, Andy Murray, Todd Woodcroft, Marty Johnston, and others from the NHL, AHL, CHL and USport.
Please note: The High Performance 1 coaching program runs every two years, with 2027 being the next year the program will be offered. Information about applying for the 2027 High Performance 1 coaching program will be circulated in early 2027.
The 2027 Program will look like the following (subject to changes):
May 2027 – June 2027: HP1 National Delivery Virtual Weekend (10 modules ~ 15 hours total) + Post Task Assignments
- Schedule: Dates TBD
June 2027: Virtual CAC Multi-Sport Modules (3 Modules ~ 6 hours total) + Group Work
- Schedule: Dates TBD
July 2027: In-Person Seminar (6 modules ~ 10 hours total) + Group Work Time
- Date/Location: July 10 – 13, 2025 (Canad Inns Polo Park)
September 2027 – October 2027: Instructional Stream Clinics (4 clinics ~ 6 hours total) + Post Task Assignments
- Schedule: Dates TBD
November 2027 – February 2028: Written Assignment
February 2028 – March 2028 or 2027-2028 Season: Field Evaluations
Please note: Only 35 applicants will be accepted into the 2027 High Performance 1 coaching program.
