COACHES & TRAINERS
APPLY TO COACH
Muskrat Minor Hockey is still accepting applications for House League Coaches at some levels for the 2022-2023 season!
Online application form here:
House League Coaching Application 2022-2023
COACHING QUALIFICATIONS
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Muskrat Minor Hockey Head Coach, Assistant Coach, or Trainer!
Hockey Eastern Ontario maintains an online form for volunteers to determine which courses and clinics they need to complete:

Hockey Eastern Ontario Coach and Trainer Certification Requirements
The above required in-person courses are now being scheduled and registration is open!
In our region, Coach 1: Intro to Coach is being offered in Renfrew on Saturday October 8, at the Kinburn Sensplex on October 29, and in Barrhaven on October 29.
Coach 2 is offered in Pakenham on October 15, or Barrhaven October 30.
Additional dates and courses are still being added. See link below for pre-requisites and to register:

HEO Course & Clinic Dates and Registration (From the drop-down menu, choose HEO and then Muskrat MHA)
In addition to the above courses for each level, ALL Bench Staff and Team Managers must complete the following:
Vulnerable Sector Check (O.P.P.)
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders
Gender Identity online training
(Available on-demand under Clinics in your Hockey Canada Registry account. Takes approximately two hours to complete.)
Hockey University - Planning a Safe Return to Hockey
(Available on-demand under Clinics in your Hockey Canada Registry account. Takes approximately one hour to complete.)
Rowan's Law - Read and sign concussion protocol
RESOURCES
HEO Concussion Return to Play Protocol
Hockey Canada - Downloads and Resources to Help Improve Hockey Coaches (includes practice plans, U7 support, and Drill Hub)
Hockey Canada - Additional downloads by age and by position
QUESTIONS?
Tim Lynch, Development Coordinator/Coach Mentor:
[email protected]