Coaching
 

IIHF Coach Development Framework

IIHF Coach Development Framework
Quality coaching relies on the core competences, values, skills and qualities of coaches as well as the use and application of best principles in coaching. Professional development and life-long learning of coaches is the key to achieving quality coaching.

The IIHF Coach Development Framework (IIHF CDF) is a guideline for MNAs, Coach Developers, Heads of Coaching and Player Development, Coaches, Administrators, Educators and other personnel involved in developing coaches. The IIHF CDF provides best principles for coach development programmes and quality ice hockey coaching.
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IIHF Coach Education Framework

IIHF Coach Education Framework
The core competencies as identified in the IIHF Coach Development Framework form the foundation for the IIHF CEF. The five core competencies are a combination of capabilities, abilities, knowledge and skills which are the base of quality coaching. They define the essential coaching knowledge in more detail. Essential coaching knowledge consists of interpersonal, intrapersonal and professional knowledge.
 
The IIHF Coach Education Framework has been build for people who oversees Coaching Programs at the Federation. It gives a great illustration how coaches may develop their competence in various areas, and how MNA could set up their coaching education program according their own environment. The IIHF CEF is also good for coaches to read to reflect where they are in their competences.
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Mandatory online course for coaches

IIHF introduces mandatory online course for coaches ahead of 2024/2025 World Championship Season
 
In a significant step towards ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) is launching a new mandatory online course on abuse and harassment for all coaches participating in IIHF World Championships across all divisions, effective from the 2024/2025 season onwards.
 
The course is designed as an online self-learning module and is accessible HERE.

IIHF International Coaching Symposium

The IIHF International Coaching Symposium usually takes place during the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship.

The dates for the 2025 IIHF International Coaching Symposium are yet to be defined.

Agenda, registration and schedule will be communicated on IIHF.com in due course.

Degree Programme in Sports Coaching and Management, Vierumaki, Finland

Bachelor Degree in Sports Coaching and Management with emphasis on ice hockey coaching
 
The Coaching Degree Program offered by HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences, at the Sport Institute of Finland in Vierumäki, provides a unique opportunity for enthusiastic coaches interested in pursuing an educational approach to ice hockey coaching. The program incorporates research and real-world experience, integrating new ideas and initiatives generated directly from within the sport into the program curriculum. This win-win approach, designed for the operation of an educational degree program and the actual development of the sport through research and applied sciences, offers participants an exciting new opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of our sport while earning a degree in the world's fastest team sport.

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