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The coach in ice hockey is the person responsible for directing the team during games and practices, prepares strategy and decides which players will participate in games.[1]
As each game is given great importance, a coach will analyse past games and prepare for future games. Coaches are important in determining the style of hockey the team plays.[2] While winning is a primary goal at the professional level, at the other extreme of minor hockey, teaching is given greater importance.[3]
The specific responsibilities of a coach vary according to the level at which they are coaching. For example, unique to coaching at the professional level, a coach, especially a head coach, needs to have skills in dealing with the media.[4] In sport, the role of an expert coach entails more than teaching.[5] Position or skill coaches such as for goaltenders or skating development. Support coaches include Video coaches and Strength and conditioning coach. Professional coaching staffs will include multiple Assistant coaches and sometimes an Associate coach. Associate coaches are a step above a normal assistant coach and one step below a head coach.[6]
The role of a youth ice hockey coach is a combination of teacher, motivator, organizer, listener, and disciplinarian.[7] In addition, there are many other responsibilities that a youth hockey coach will fulfill. Some responsibilities include: facilitator, demonstrator, evaluator, supporter, and planner.[8]
In the case of coaching of youth hockey, while strategy and tactic skills are still required, there would be the added responsibility of teaching participants the fundamental skills and rules of the game; providing a fun and safe environment; developing character; teaching physical fitness; and having the ability to communicate in a positive manner.[9][10]
Youth coaches influence the degree of enjoyment experienced by youth and their desire to continue participating in sport.[11] This influence occurs through the coaches’ goals, values, attitudes, and behaviors.[12]
米国で氷上でのコーチングを行う前に、コーチはUSAホッケーが認可した認定コースと年齢別モジュールを修了し、USAホッケーに登録する必要があります。認定のためのコーチングクリニックは、地区ごとに分けられ、全国各地で開催されています。正式なコーチング教育プログラムだけがコーチ育成の方法ではありません。プレー経験、メンターシップ、他のコーチとの議論などの他の学習機会も重要な役割を果たします。[ 13 ]
コーチはまず個々のスキル開発に注力すべきである。個々のスキル開発は、競技に集中する前に習得しておくべきである。選手がチーム状況で成功するためには、スケート、スティックハンドリング、パス、シュートのスキルを磨かなければならない。個々のスキル開発はすべての選手の基礎であり、競技状況で上達する前に最も重要なことである。[ 14 ]