THE NATIONAL COACH MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

The National Coach Mentorship Program (NCMP) is an educational program developed to ensure the mentoring of recreational, developmental and high performance coaches so they obtain the necessary skills to become effective teachers, leaders, and organizers. Coaches, officials, parents, and more importantly, the players all benefit from the NCMP. The program offers mentor coach training and certification at the volunteer and professional levels of the program.

The implementation of this program in BLOMHA assists in the development of new and returning coaches. It is important to understand that the program is not designed to tell anyone how to coach. The task of the approved coach mentors is to supplement, nurture and facilitate the development of coaches "who seek" to be the best they can be at this rewarding, challenging, and quite often overwhelming position. The time has come for those who want to coach to be given the tools, skills, knowledge and support to be able to handle the highs and lows connected with coaching. We can achieve this through mentoring.

In summary, mentoring is a formalized development process involving someone with more experience, a mentor, who is able to help guide less experienced individuals. A well-designed mentoring program offers rewards for all involved – the mentor, the coach, the organization, and most importantly, the players.

Applications are available at the BLOMHA office for those interested in becoming a part of this exciting program!

TRAINER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

The Director of Trainers requires individuals to assist in the management of a Trainer Mentorship Program in BLOMHA. This program has been implemented to assist, advise and support trainers, with the goal of increasing consistency in the expectations and functions of the trainers. Ultimately the objective is to raise the level of safety and enjoyment in the game of hockey.

Qualifications

Certified hockey trainer
Police clearance

Additional qualifications

Health professional
Police officer
Firefighter
Advanced St. John Ambulance training

Expectations of Position

Attend monthly meetings with mentor group to discuss and review concerns.
Audit trainers' performance in practices and games, and submit written checklist to the Director of Trainers.
Provide feedback to individual trainers on their performance and answer questions.
Audit to review items such as water bottles, equipment, behaviour on the bench, etc.

Interested and enthusiastic individuals can contact the BLOMHA office for more information on becoming involved in this program.