Cairns Hockey Association | Pathways & Skill Development
One of the longer term objectives included in the Cairns Hockey Strategic Plan 2016-2020, is to provide support for pathway programs and expand opportunities through Cairns Hockey for hockey participants to increase skill levels whether they are playing and/or coaching.
In 2018the skill development will extend to umpires and officials as well.
Cairns Hockey Association | Coaching Team Personnel
Regional Coaching and Competitions Director | David McNeil David McNeil is a highly recognized mentor coach with extensive experience at international, national and state level. He is a highly valued member of Cairns Hockey. David’s new role is responsible for driving the strategic objectives of sustained growth, expanding competitive and social competitions and successful pathways. This includes taking over the management of the CHA competition, chairing the competitions committee, drives and delivers local and regional competition, coaching support, mentors and training, game development, recruitment and retention across pre season, winter, summer, Indoor, Social and Rep programs including Academy and other pathway programs.
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Regional Coaching and Aspire Coordinator | Wesley FernsWes Ferns continues his professional development in 2018 with his appointment to the coaching staff of the Hockey Queensland Under 15 Boys Team to contest the national championships. He has completed a Level 2 Coaching Course and has been involved in many high quality mentoring programs. |
Trainee Development Officer Aspire |
Lisa Fatnowna |
Casual Program Support | Jess FatnownaJess remains with Cairns Hockey working 15 hours a week and undertaking various duties including Aspire Programs, office support and mentoring and leadership roles |
Look out for more information on the following:-
- Coach Mentor Support Program
- Skill Development
- Accreditation and Training Programs
- Cairns Regional Hockey Academy Programs
- Representative Team Support
- Higher Performance Talent Identification Programs
Want to be involved in Cairns Hockey coaching? Contact David McNeil on phone (07) 4053 2348 or email rcd@cairnshockey.com.au
Cairns Hockey Association | Cairns Regional Hockey Academy
Cairns Hockey has a long and proud history of our players competing successfully at regional, state, national and international levels. To advance and improve these opportunities now and in the future, the Cairns Regional Hockey Academy has been established to deliver programs designed to:
- Improve the individual’s fundamental skills and knowledge of the game
- Improve the coach’s fundamental skills and knowledge of the game
- Deliver advanced skills training
- Establish a mentor support program to support players and coaches in their challenge to attain state, national and international representation
Our Academy staff are nationally accredited coaches and provide a wealth of experience and expertise through their life long involvement with hockey at state, national and international levels.
The Academy accesses specialist staff from Hockey Queensland and the Queensland Academy of Sport, as well as Hockey Australia, to ensure that participants receive the highest level of coaching available. Information on Academy Programs will be published as they are confirmed.
Cairns Hockey Association | Skill Development Programs
In 2016 the focus of the Development Program is on skills training and providing specialist tools for development.
Goal Keeping
This year Cairns Hockey is introducing a Goal Keeping Academy for all ages and skill levels. The set up is two sessions each week for 4 weeks:
– one session focusing on Goal keeping skills; and
– one session (in conjunction with Fit360) focusing on fitness specifically for goal keepers.
This is not an age based academy, rather there are three skill level based groups. …
– Developing ($TBA)
– Aspiring ($TBA)
– Advanced ($TBA)
I’ve copied in the video which contains more details on the groups.
All academy members will train at Fit360 on Mulgrave Road on Thursdays around 6pm (time not concrete) while the skill sessions will be divided based on groups on Thursday and Friday nights and Sunday afternoons.
No start date has been set.
Drag Flicking
For the coaches who want to learn more about coaching and improving drag flickers in your team, there is specialised drag flicking coach education available upon request. Please contact rcd@cairnshockey.com.au
Dragflicking clinics for players will be scheduled on request.
Cairns Hockey On Line Coaching Workshops
Cairns Hockey Coaching Department is working hard to produce informative and convenient on line resources that enable our members to access current and relevant content.
Follow this link to choose from an extensive playlist of coaching information.
If you want to know more then contact Cairns Hockey Coaching Department- David McNeil rcd@cairnshockey.com.au or Matt Cook – mattcook4@gmail.com.au
Cairns Hockey Association | Accreditation and Mentor Programs
Cairns Hockey will be running a number of training and accreditation courses during the year. All Hockey Accreditation is delivered in accordance with the Hockey Australia Hockey Ed Requirements.
Information on Hockey Ed can be obtained through hockeyed.hockey.org.au/
More information on when the Coaching Accreditation Courses will be held, will be published on this site, as and when dates and times are confirmed.
- Community Coaching – www.hockey.org.au/communitycoach
- Level 1 Coaching – www.hockey.org.au/level1coach
- Level 2 Coaching – www.hockey.org.au/level2coach
- Advanced Coaching – www.hockey.org.au/advancedcoach
If you would like to express interest in attending an accreditation course, please contact David McNeil, Cairns
Hockey Regional Coaching Director, on phone 4053 2348 or rcd@cairnshockey.com.au
Cairns Mentor Coach Program
Mentoring is an effective way for coaches and officials to learn and develop, under the supervision of a senior coach or official. Mentors can assist with coaching or officiating skills improvement and be a sounding board for problems.
Mentoring relationships can be formally structured, with mentors assigned to coaches or officials, or they can be very informal. A mentor can be equally useful for a new coach or official just starting out, or for an elite coach or official with many years of experience. An overview of mentoring can be downloaded below.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact rcd@cairnshockey.com.au
If you are interested in being mentored, please contact rcd@cairnshockey.com.au
For more information, please contact David McNeil on phone (07) 4053 2348 or email rcd@cairnshockey.com.au
Cairns Hockey Association |Resources for Members
RESOURCES FOR COACHES, PLAYERS, PARENTS AND SUPPORTERS
RESOURCES FOR COACHES
Age Skill Requirements
https://www.coach-logic.com/blog/feedback-in-youth-football/
https://www.coach-logic.com/blog/creating-positive-learning-culture/
https://www.coach-logic.com/blog/coaching-apprenticeship/
https://www.coach-logic.com/blog/technology-in-youth-football/
RESOURCES FOR CLUBS AND MEMBERS
This information is provided through Clearing House for Sport delivered by Australian Sports Commission
The information resources within the Clearinghouse for Sport (Clearinghouse) Knowledge Base aim to answer a range of common questions, but also provide a basis for discussion within and beyond the Australian sport and active recreation sectors. The resources presented in this section of the Clearinghouse have been organised for the benefit of Australia’s active recreation community members including administrators, volunteers, officials, participants, physical fitness educators and instructors, researchers, students, and government policy advisors.
Cairns Hockey provides these easy links to Member Clubs and Volunteers with the view they can use these as resources to assist with the local challenges. Cairns Hockey will work with any Club or membership group to advance hockey in the Cairns Region
ORGANIZED SPORT
https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/knowledge_base/organised_sport
HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT
https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/knowledge_base/high_performance_sport
SPORT – A NEW FIT
https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/knowledge_base/Sport_a_new_fit
Coaching Resources
HOCKEY AUSTRALIA
In the light of media this morning regarding a study of ACL injuries that found a significant increase in injury among young people the link below takes you to the Hockey Plus+ resources that were initially developed on work undertaken by Phil Moreland (ex-ACTAS) and currently at the Scottish Institute of Sport. The resources were further developed in conjunction with the Western Australian Department of Sport and Recreation during a 2 year pilot program. They explain and outline in a simple framework how to integrate movement exercises into training to reduce injury occurrence. They have previously been circulated by the uptake would appear to be low.
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- JUNIOR P GRADE DRAW
- 2019 Register of Club Requests and Decision
- Member Agreement and Consent - On Line Registration
- Register of Judicial Decisions
- Facility Services Information 2019
- BROTHERS HOCKEY REGISTRATION LINK
- SAINTS HOCKEY REGISTRATION LINK
- SOUTHS HOCKEY REGISTRATION LINK
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- 2019 FIH RULE OF HOCKEY
- Duties For Manager
- Duties for Tech Officials and Judges
- Junior Club Roster
- CHA Junior Co-ordinators Duties
- Weather Unplayable Fields Guidelines
- Competition Information 2019 Summary
- CODES OF CONDUCT
- 2019 Competition Rulesd Feb approve 2019
- 2019 CHA Calendar - Version 7 Feb 2019
- Coach and Manager Nominations
- 2019 CHA Schedule of Fees
- 2019 Map of Fields
- 2019 Team Nomination Form Seniors, S and P5-6
- 2019 Team Nomination Form P-2 and P3-4
- 2019 Team Personnel Form
- Cairns Extreme Weather Guidelines including Lightning
- Sub Committee Nomination Form
- Selection Guidelines
- Age Skill Requirments - Coaching Resource
- Instructions for Making an Insurance Claim
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- Cairns Hockey Fields Layout Map
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- Indoor Hockey for Beginners
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