The Easton Youth Hockey Association is dedicated to the continuous education and development of its hockey membership into quality players, coaches and fans, and seeks to build a spirit of community and camaraderie through the fostering of good sportsmans
The head coach and assistant coaches are in charge of the on-ice activities. The head coach is responsible for
Practice preparation
All aspects of preparing and coaching team games
Working to develop player skills per EYHA & USA Hockey guidelines where applicable
Mentoring players
Setting/enforcing player and parents ground rules
Ensuring that zero tolerance guidelines are adhered to by all team members
Serving as a first class role model to the players he/she coaches.
Selecting the team manager volunteer
All coaches are asked to hold a mandatory meeting for their team prior to the season starting. This meeting is to include all parents, coaches and when possible the Division ACE Coordinator (it may also include any Board member). The purpose of this meeting is for the families to get to know one another and to provide an overview of the coaching philosophy to be executed by the coaches, team goals/objectives, review expectations and identify volunteers as well as to address questions, concerns or suggestions.
For more information about responsible coaching, expectation of a coach and coaching tools/resources, please visit the USA Hockey web site:
