Owha Coaching Courses

The Ontario Women’s Hockey Association (OWHA) provides a wide range of coach-specific education and development opportunities to promote the advancement of women’s hockey in Ontario. The OWHA’s coaching program is designed to give coaches the education and professional training they need to effectively lead their hockey teams. The program offers six levels of coach-specific courses starting with the Initiation coaching program, then progressing through the Junior, Senior, Development and Mentorship, and Advanced and Curriculum Development programs. The Initiation program is intended to give coaches a basic knowledge of the sport. The Junior Program provides coaches with the necessary groundwork for teaching the fundamentals of the game and working with players aged 8 to 14. The Senior program is designed to help coaches working with high-performance players aged 15 and older. The OWHA also offers Development and Mentorship courses designed to provide coaches with the necessary tools and strategies for leading their players. These courses focus on topics such as creating positive team dynamics, developing mental focus and developing a positive coach-player relationship. The Advanced and Curriculum Development courses help coaches to plan and teach comprehensive skills training programs. These courses focus on the use of drills and tactics to refine players’ skills and strategy. All OWHA coaching courses are conducted by highly qualified coaching instructors who are dedicated to helping coaches develop the skills necessary to help their players reach their fullest potential. In addition to the OWHA’s coach-focused education intentions, the association also provides a range of educational activities aimed at promoting fair play, good sportsmanship and respect while also helping players and coaches understand the rules of the game. The OWHA is committed to helping Ontario’s coaches become the best they can be. The organization encourages all coaches to take advantage of the numerous educational opportunities it provides, ensuring the continued development and advancement of Ontario’s women’s hockey.