1. Tablelands Hockey Coaching Workshop

2. What is a Coach
"Train or instruct (a team or player). [or] Give someone extra teaching. [or] Teach a subject or sport as a coach. [or] Give someone instructions as to what to do or say in a particular situation. [or] Give someone professional advice on how to attain their goals."

3. What does a Coach do
Lead
Mentor
Motivate
Teach
Advise

4. Essential Skills
1st Touch \ Receive \ Trap – On Both sides of the Body while stationary and on the move.
Passing Skills (Push, Slap, Hit)– On Both sides of the Body while stationary and on the move.
Carry \ Dribbling \ Elimination skills - On Both sides of the Body while at speed.
Tackle \ Steal \ Shave - On Both sides of the Body while stationary and on the move.
Game Awareness – an understanding of how to work a 2v1 \ 3v2 situation. Aware of teammates, opposition and space on the field.

5. Running a Training Session
Theme; What do we need to work on.
Fun warm up – 10min
Skill Development – Drill – 15min
Drink Break – 2 min
Skill Development – Game 15min
Warm Down – Revise\Review 5min
Theme; What do we need to work on.
Fun warm up – 10min
Skill Development – Drill – 15min
Drink Break – 3 min
Skill Development – Game 20min
Conditioning Game – 15min
Set Plays – 10min
Warm Down – Revise \Review 5min

6. Planning a Season
Time
Skill Focus
Fitness Focus
Pre Season
Essential Skills
Aerobic
Week 1 -7
Week
Team Structures
Interval
Week 15 – 21
Game Situations \ Set plays.
Speed and Agility
Monitor Athletes throughout the season. Especially Athletes who are involved in additional Hockey squads.

7. Useful Links Cairns Hockey Online;
Aussie Hockey Coaching Site;
Hockey Net;

8. Contact Info
Matt Cook
Regional Coaching Coordinator 
Cairns Hockey Association
Mobile   
Phone