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Hockey New Zealand Documents and Guidelines
Hockey Association/Club Development Resources
Drills and Presentation Papers
Junior Coach Resources
Information for Managers
Hockey New Zealand Documents and Guidelines
Coach Development Framework
Guidelines for Associations in developing Representative Coach/Manager Report Forms
Guidelines for Associations in developing Representative Position Job Descriptions
Guidelines for Associations in developing National Hockey League Coach Job Descriptions
BASIC POSITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - Coaching Guidelines for Intermediate and Secondary 11 aside hockey. Developed by North Harbour Hockey Association and written by Bryce Collins and Sharon Williamson
RDM/CoachForce Conference Summary - a document summarising the Regional Development Manager/Coach Force Officers Conference held in Wellington on 19th -20th October 2009. NEW
Coaching Templates
These templates are for all coaches for their use, to assist them with match preparation and game analysis. Please download any or all of the forms below.
Half Field Template
Prematch Team Talk Template
Match Notes Template
Game Analysis Template
Penalty Corner Template
Game Day Notes Template
Hockey Association/Club Development Resources
SPARC's Coaching Overview
ACC Sport Smart Tips for Hockey
WORLDHOCKEY CLUB DEVELOPMENT MANUAL
An excellent guide for both clubs and Associations.
Summary Document - this document will give you an idea of what the Manual is about and contains relevant links to important information in the main sections.
MANUAL:
Introduction and Preface
Creating a Better Club
Club Management
Putting it into Practice
Junior Development
Appendices and Templates
Recommended Hockey Modules - This document has been developed by Hockey New Zealand with input from the Regional Development Managers/CoachForce personnel and information from the FIH Club Development Manual.
Drills and Presentation Papers
2009 U17 Regional Development Clinic Drills
2009 U17 Goal Keeper Coach Drills
Skills
Aerial Control
Elimination Trick
Receiving a Bouncing Ball
Drills
Circle Defence & Attack 1v1
Strikers Defensive Exercise
Back 4 Drill
Side / Front Marking Drill
Team Attack Drill
Presentation Papers
Mens World Cup 06 FIH Coaching Course Presentation Papers
This course was attended by Chris Leslie. Below are the resources that he brought back from the course.
Moving Press Situation & Crucial Decision Making Moments - by Alejandro Siri Perez
The Briefing Before the Match: The Building of a Playing Model - by Bertrand Reynaud
Midfield Dynamics, movement in building up towards attacking play - by Dave Smolenaars
Channeling as an Individual and Group Skill - by David Nicholas Francois
Pressing - Forwards: their role, positioning and techniques - by David Passmore
Receiving Skills - by Guillermo Fonseca
Defence Concept in different situations in own half - by Heino Knuf
Defensive Delay Tactic - by Karen Maree
Better Positioned - by Michael Willemsen
Building Attack with Narrow Forwards - by Mike Williamson
Full Press Outlets - by Nick Conway
The New Role of the Center Half in High Performance Hockey - by Pedro Arch
Changing Trend in the Style of Playing Formation - by Tai BengHai
Training of Individual & Group Defense Behaviour in a Two Against Two Situation - by Thomas Dauner
Goalkeeping Booklet - Nicola Connell
Goalkeepers require specialised GK specific training in order to best develop.
This booklet is a culmination of all things Goalkeeping! An 'A to Z' of information for Goalkeepers of all ages, and a useful upskilling tool for coaches.
Includes GK specific small games, warm ups, drills and correct techniques.
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U15 and U18 National Tournament Coach Forum Presentations 2007
U15 Boys presented by Peter Miskimmin
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Modern Hockey & Skill Development Presentation 2007
Collier Trophy Coach Forum
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Hatch Cup Coach Forum Presentation
By Darren Smith
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Junior Coach Resources
SMALL STICKS SKILLS
A free booklet on basic skills for children under 12 compiled by Hockey New Zealands Coaching and Development Department.
Beginners Guide - Kevin Knapp
This diagram uses Sticky to explain the real basics of hockey in a simple way!
Great for beginners, people new to hockey - and supporters.
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Small Sticks Games
Games for children under 12
Fox and Rabbits
Peanuts & Peaches
Horses & Jockeys
Chair Ball
Information for Managers
Nutrition Booklet - Kirsty Yeoman
Nutrition is an important part of any hockey players preperation and recovery, and the importance of eating the right things should not be overlooked.
This booklet explains what is recommended intake, and nutritional goodness for athletes - even includes recipes!
Ideal for any hockey player or team manager.
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