The IIHF, in coordination with its Development and Top Mentorship Committees, is creating a series of online development webinars for all of our members. The sessions will provide development program coordinators, coaches, parents, officials, and more with background information on a set topic and an opportunity to ask questions of the presenter.

We are excited to announce that the topics for next season's webinars will be ready soon! Stay tuned for more details as we prepare to bring you a series of engaging and informative sessions. Your continued interest and participation inspire us to deliver valuable content, and we look forward to sharing the new lineup with you shortly. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm!

If you want to receive direct email with all Skills4All webinars links please send email to Marko VALENCIC (IIHF Development Instructor, Europe & Africa) at marko.valencic@external.iihf.com.

COACHING

One of the mandatory requirements of the MPS is the implementation of a structured coach education system with a minimum of two coaching levels. To assist MNAs with this, the IIHF created new IIHF Coach Education Framework, presented by Kalle Väliäho, IIHF Development Manager for Europe & Africa.

The IIHF Coach Education Framework (CEF) is built upon the IIHF Coach Development Framework, which identifies the core competencies essential for high-quality coaching. These core competencies form the foundation of the IIHF CEF and represent a comprehensive combination of capabilities, abilities, knowledge, and skills required for effective coach development.

The framework defines five core competencies, which together constitute essential coaching knowledge. This knowledge is structured across three key dimensions: interpersonal, intrapersonal, and professional knowledge, ensuring that coaches are not only technically competent but also effective communicators, reflective practitioners, and ethical leaders within the sport.
 
Our members can join the Zoom call on 14 January 2026 at 15:00 CET.

• Link: https://iihf.zoom.us/j/88175553628?pwd=3GTl4xcl8Bc22a6PF2axMbpoipb1aJ.1
• Passcode: S4A26

 

2025/2026 IIHF Skills4All Webinars Schedule

Every (last) Wednesday of the month (from October to April), @15:00 CET for a duration of 50-70min

• Introduction & housekeeping
• Main topic
• IIHF initiative
• ​Discussion + Q&A

8 October 2025 : COUNTRY-WIDE DEVELOPMENT 
12 November 2025 : KIDS RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION 
10 December 2025 : LEARN TO PLAY PROGRAM
14 January 2026 : COACHING
11 February 2026 : GAME OFFICIALS
11 March 2026 : NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAMMING
8 April 2026 : SUCCESSFUL CLUB EXAMPLES

Webinars 2024/2025 season

• COUNTRY-WIDE DEVELOPMENT
• KIDS RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION 
• LEARN TO PLAY PROGRAM
• GAME OFFICIALS
• HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAMMING
• NATIONAL TEAM PROGRAMMING
• SUCCESSFUL CLUB EXAMPLES

Webinars 2023/2024 season

• Targeted Development : Development Model
• Global Presence: Recruitment and Retention
• Using Social Media to promote the sport in a country
• Game Officials: Development and Recruitment
• High Performance Programming
• National Team Programming
• Transitioning from Player to Coach

Webinars 2022/2023 season

• Recruitment
• Women's Hockey Development
• Community
• Targeted Development
• IIHF Programs
• Season Evaluation

Webinars 2020/2021 season

• Introduction Skills4All Webinars
• Staying Focused during the Pandemic
• Recruitment in times of Covid-19
• The Science of Fun
• 3 vs. 3 format, Lausanne and beyond
• Game Formats for Player Development
• Quality on Youth Development Programs