The Successful Youth Hockey Coach:
- Helps young athletes master new skills, compete with dignity and pride, and feel good about themselves.
- Teaches hockey skills at a level the players can understand and utilize.
- Is able to teach skills properly, for best player development, reduced injury potential, and to keep players motivated.
- Knows basic hockey techniques, strategies, and rules.
- Is able to understand the feelings and emotions of his/her players.
- Communicates well with everyone on the team.
- Is a role-model of the skills needed to be successful in life.