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Development 1

Development 1 is a requirement for any Head Coaches that are coaching Junior B, Senior AAA and the Manitoba Games. Development 1 is also required for any Assistant Coaches that are coaching Under-15 AAA, Female Under-15 AAA/AA, Under-18 AAA, Sports Schools, Junior A and Team Manitoba (POE). If you are not Head Coaching one of these age categories please consult the Coach Requirements page to find the appropriate level of training for your age category.

The main focus of this training program is to educate coaches on communication, team building, technical skills, athletic abilities, individual skills and tactics, team tactics, drill design, progressions, practice planning, seasonal planning, goaltending and safety. In addition, the Development 1 clinic will also include training on Making Ethical Decisions (MED). Coaches must successfully complete the MED online evaluation to become certified with the Coaching Association of Canada.

*** The coaching certification deadline for the 2023 – 2024 season is Friday December 1, 2023.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Development 1 is a 3-step process consisting of an online course, an in-person clinic and an online evaluation. All components MUST be completed by December 1st of the current hockey season. Below the detailed steps to assist you in registration:

Below is a list of upcoming Development 1 clinics in Manitoba

Date Time Link
October 14, 2023 10:00am – 3:00pm Register here
October 15, 2023 7:30am – 2:25pm This session will be held in-person at the hockey for all centre and will include an on-ice session.
November 4, 2023 10:00am – 3:00pm Register here
November 5, 2023 7:45am – 2:30pm This session will be held in-person at the hockey for all centre and will include an on-ice session.
November 18, 2023 10:00am – 3:00pm Register here
November 19, 2023 10:00am – 4:35pm This session will be held in-person in Brandon at Westoba Place and will include an on-ice session.
November 25, 2023 10:00am – 3:00pm Register here
November 26, 2023 10:15am – 5:10pm This session will be held in-person at the hockey for all centre and will include an on-ice session.