Coaches

Coaches and Trainers: Please check out the MHL website for new information concerning tournament forms, exhibition games, and rule changes. Stay informed! "I didn't know" is not an excuse. When filling out rebate forms, please include copies of your receipt and the coaching card showing your updated number. Rebates cannot be processed until both are submitted with the rebate form.

Spitfire "A" team coaching application

Coach Registration Information

Rink Duty

Coaching Clinics

Rebate Information

Mississauga Hockey League Policy on Coaches Wearing Helmets

Trainers Needed

Harassment and Abuse Clinic Information

Coaching Application

Tim Manning Receives John McCreath Award

Coaches Mentor Program

Head Coaches 2007/2008

Rink Duty

John McCreath Award For Coaching Excellence

Coach Registration Information

Download the registration letter and the Coach Registration Info.

Coaching Clinics

Click on the links below for the latest information:

MHL website

GTHL website

Coach and Trainer Course Rebate Process

Erindale Hockey Association encourages training and certification for all members of team bench staff. Specifically, each team should have a certified trainer; each head coach should obtain Coach level certification and "A" team head coaches should strive for Intermediate level certification. All bench staff have to take at least the three-hour Harassment and Abuse seminar (required by December 31, 2002). All "A" and Red teams must have a certified trainer. Note that the Harassment and Abuse component is included in the CBET Coach Stream level course. Advanced Coach level course must be pre-approved by the Erindale board.

Course dates are listed on the MHL and GTHL websites. Apply for a course by calling or e-mailing the contact person listed for each course. There are a limited number of courses given in Mississauga, otherwise you may have to travel to somewhere in the GTA.

Process:

Book the course; you must pay for the course based on the terms dictated by the organization sponsoring the course.
After you have taken the course, wait until you receive your certification card (sometimes given on the last day of course; sometimes delivered in the mail).
Complete an Erindale Hockey Association NCCP Rebate Application form. Your head coach can obtain a blank form from the Education Director’s (Bruce Sparrow) mailbox at Erin Mills Arena. Include full mailing address as your rebate cheque will be mailed to you.
Attach a copy of your certification card and a receipt (ensure you get one) to the rebate application. Missing information can lead to delays in this process.
Give completed form and attachments to your head coach, who will forward to the Education Director’s Arena mailbox.
Your rebate cheque will be mailed to you. This can take a few weeks. We are trying to speed up this process but it can still take some time between pickup, forwarding to our Treasurer and getting two signatures on a cheque; please be patient.

Thanks for taking the time to get certified… all our young players will benefit from the time you invested!

Helmets for Coaches

ATTN: COACHES: IMPORTANT REMINDER

Please be reminded that as of September 1, 2002 ALL on ice officials or volunteers
must wear CSA approved helmets during all on ice practices or activities.

The Policy was approved by the MHL and the Area Associations.

MHL HELMET POLICY

All on-ice Coaches, Trainers, Assistant Coach, Assistant Trainer or Volunteers will be required to wear C.S.A. approved helmets during all on-ice activities. Sanctions for non-compliance: First incident results in written notification/warning by one or all of the following; MHL Board of Director, MHL Area Association Executive Member, MHL Office. On a second incident by the same party, that individual shall be suspended from participation in MHL activity for a minimum of 2 weeks. For the third infraction of the policy, the participant shall be suspended for a period of 1 year

Trainers Needed

For the upcoming 2004-2005 season every team must have a certified trainer on the bench during all games. This is a very rewarding volunteer position. If interested go to the Hockey Development Centre for Ontario and check out the schedule. Upon submitting your receipt and Trainers Certification Number, you will be reimbursed for 100% of the cost of the course.

Harassment and Abuse Clinic

200-200 Harassment and Abuse Clinic Information

To be part of a coaching staff (head coach, assistant coach, trainer or manager), you must take the Harassment and Abuse Course. It is a four hour course. It will be mandatory for the 2005/2006 season. The cost will be reimbursed by Erindale Hockey on completion and verification. Check out the MHL website for information on upcoming courses. Don't miss out on coaching next year by ignoring this requirement! All bench staff will have to take this seminar to receive an arena pass for 2006/2007 season.

If you have any questions, email Erindale Hockey.

COACHES'

MENTOR PROGRAM

TOP TEN REASONS
TO ENGAGE

A COACH MENTOR:

to make the coaching experience
developmental and fun.
to share skill development techniques
during practices and games.
practice and development of skills
for young goaltenders.
ongoing guidance and support.
for increased awareness of
organizational goals and objectives.
to provide a forum to share
best practices.
to benefit from material and ongoing
moral support.
to receive assistance in designing
efficient practice and training programs.
to seek advice and counsel.
to gain access to over 70 years
of coaching experience in the
MHL and GTHL.

One Coach's Comment Regarding Using a Mentor:

* thanks for facilitating John McCreath. He was out to our game and
practice this past weekend. We (coach's/player's) got a lot out it. He
confirmed we are doing a lot of positive things and had a few suggestions for
us that we are working on. The past couple of weeks have been better, a tie
and a 1 goal loss. John thinks considering the new kids (11 who had not
played before) that we have done a great job. Was really impressed with our
goalie.
* I've really enjoyed coaching this year. I have sent my application
in for next year.

Thanks...........Steve

Erindale Head Coaches 2007/2008
Age	Level	Team #	Head Coach
*Minor Novice*	*R/W*	020	Rob Nixon

*Minor Novice*	*R/W*	021	Joe McKeown

*Minor Novice*	*R/W*	022	Brian Carroll

*Minor Novice*	*R/W*	023	Giustino DiFonzo

*Minor Novice*	*B/G*	024

*Minor Novice*	*B/G*	025

*Minor Novice*	*B/G*	026

*Minor Novice*	*B/G*	027

*Novice*	*Red*	030	Doug Cherepacha

*Novice*	*Red*	031	John Imperiale

*Novice*	*White*	032	Dan Leblanc

*Novice*	*White*	033	Bill Nelson

*Novice*	*Blue*	034	Dan Burns

*Novice*	*Blue*	035	Greg Sands

*Novice*	*Green*	036	Dave Grinton

*Novice*	*Green*	037	Nelson Vieira

*Minor Atom*	A	040	Ron Short

*Minor Atom*	*Red*	041	Alan Smith

*Minor Atom*	*White*	042

*Minor Atom*	*Blue*	043

*Minor Atom*	*Blue*	044

*Minor Atom*	*Green*	045

*Minor Atom*	*Green*	046

*Atom*	A	050	Rob Heubeck

*Atom*	*Red*	051	Wayne Kurnik

*Atom*	*White*	052	Frank Ellis

*Atom*	*White*	053

*Atom*	*Blue*	054	Gord Pfohl

*Atom*	*Blue*	055	Gary Spence

*Atom*	*Green*	056	Wayne Wride

*Minor Peewee*	A	060	Harold Langille

*Minor Peewee*	*Red*	061	Dan Trigiani

*Minor Peewee*	*White*	062	Cameron Strong

*Minor Peewee*	*White*	063	Bob Smith

*Minor Peewee*	*Blue*	064	Dave Grinton

*Minor Peewee*	*Blue*	065

*Minor Peewee*	*Green*	066

*Peewee*	A	070	Ted Davis

*Peewee*	*Red*	071	Chris Lapointe

*Peewee*	*White*	072	Mark White

*Peewee*	*White*	073

*Peewee*	*Blue*	074

*Peewee*	*Blue*	075

*Peewee*	*Green*	076

*Minor Bantam*	A	080	Barry Hartley

*Minor Bantam*	*Red*	081	Dan Cloutier

*Minor Bantam*	*White*	082	Mike Craig

*Minor Bantam*	*Blue*	083	Brett Smiley

*Minor Bantam*	*Green*	084

*Bantam*	A	090	Ari Sillberg

*Bantam*	*Red*	091	Greg Keaveny

*Bantam*	*White*	092	Brett Jones

*Bantam*	*White*	093

*Bantam*	*Blue*	094	Randy Sumner

*Bantam*	*Blue*	095	Wayne Wride

*Minor Midget*	A	100	John Mrozek

*Minor Midget*	*Red*	101

*Minor Midget*	*White*	102

*Minor Midget*	*White*	103

*Minor Midget*	*Blue*	104

*Minor Midget*	*Blue*	105

*Midget Jr*	A	110	Steve Breitner

*Midget Sr*	A	111	Cary Leon

*Midget*	*Red*	112	Paul Rodrigues

*Midget*	*Red*	113	Dave Williams

*Midget*	*White*	114	Jeff Davidson

*Midget*	*White*	115	Jim Hogan

*Midget*	*Blue*	116	Bob McDaid

*Midget*	*Blue*	117	Jeff Dick

*Juvenile*	*Red*	120	John Fierheller

*Juvenile*	*White*	121	Jeff Davidson

*Juvenile*	*White*	122	Dan Larabie

*Juvenile*	*White*	123	Brad D'Angelo

*Juvenile*	*White*	124	John Farmer

ERINDALE HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
RINK DUTY

Head Coaches:

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PERSON ON RINK DUTY

1. Pick up the following at the ticket office:

(a) Clipboard with Report Forms:

i) Rink Duty Report
ii) C.H.A. Accident Report

IF ANY OF THESE ARE MISSING PLEASE ASK THE ARENA MANAGER FOR REPLACEMENTS

(b) Red rink duty jacket or rink duty vest.

2. Be visible at rink side during all games.

3. Fill in the Date, Arena and Rink # and make note on the report:

(a) Conduct of teams

(b) Conduct of coaches

(c) Note any spectator incidents that may occur

(d) Referees: Were they late, or absent (DO NOT REPORT ON THE QUALITY OF THE OFFICIATING)

4. Make sure the teams are out of the dressing rooms, to start the games on time. THIS IS MOST IMPORTANT. Also make sure teams/players go directly to dressing rooms and act as a control between opposing players/teams

5. If a player is seriously injured, make sure his coach/player receives a "C.H.A. Accident Report". Upon completion, the parent should take this form to the hospital/dentist for the medical report to be filled in then the form is returned to the M.H.L. Office.

6. Assist the rink personnel during a fire alarm.

7. Watch the EXIT doors, to make sure there is no illegal entry to the arena.

8. Assist the game officials in disciplinary measures relating to the game. This means to escort any coaches/players to the appropriate area or escort any spectator out of the arena. PLEASE DO NOT become involved in any physical or verbal confrontation with any coach/parent/spectator/player. If an individual who has been ejected from the arena refuses to leave please do not attempt to physically remove them. Notify the individual that the POLICE will be called to escort them out of the facility if they do not leave.

9. Print and Sign your name at bottom of the Rink Duty report to make report valid. Please print clearly.

10. Leave the clipboard, jacket and all completed forms at the ticket office when your duty ends.

Coaches, please keep in mind that if there is a conflict with your assigned RINK DUTY, it is your responsibility to switch with another Coach or delegate the RINK DUTY to another staff member of your team. Erindale Hockey thanks you in advance for your cooperation and dedication. For more information on rink duty, please go to the MHL web site or refer to your coaches handbook.

John McCreath Award For Coaching Excellence

The John McCreath Award for Coaching Excellence is named in honour of John McCreath (he is the one on the right) in recognition of his commitment and dedication to the ideals of fair play and coaching skills in minor hockey. Consistently through his 25 years of volunteer service in minor hockey, John is a positive role model as a coach, teacher and mentor. This award is intended to recognize those individuals who, like John, have significantly contributed to the development of young hockey players. It is also to inspire all coaches in minor hockey to achieve and maintain a higher standard.

ELIGIBILITY:

Any coach registered in the Erindale Hockey Association who has a minimum of five (5) years coaching experience at any level or series, and meets the following criteria:

Dedicated to teaching and nurturing the fundamentals of positive hockey skills and good sportsmanship
Consistently demonstrates patience, fairness and positive guidance in teaching hockey players
Strives to use innovation and initiative to motivate players and peers to higher achievement
Sets a positive example to players, parents and peers through exemplary behaviour
Unselfishly volunteers time and effort to the betterment of minor hockey
Recognized by players, parents and peers as a person who embodies the qualities and values of what minor hockey tries to achieve

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The first recipient of the John McCreath Award is Tim Manning. Tim served as Erindale's president from 1992 - 1996 and made significant contributions that shaped not only our Association but the MHL as a whole. Two of his major achievements were the introduction of the Initiation Program to Erindale and the establishment of a child abuse program at Erindale. We are proud of what Tim accomplished and the MHL and Erindale are proud benefactors of his efforts. Tim coached for six years at Erindale. Many of the parents and players who were members of his team have nothing but the highest praise for our inaugural recipient. Tim was presented with his plaque and a commemorative print on Awards Day. (click to enlarge)