DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COACHING STAFF

The ESMHA Executive requires a high standard of conduct from its Coaching staff in dealing with other Coaches and Referees and in the image projected to participants and parents of the ESMHA.
The Coaching Staff is an integral part of the Association and is expected to support the decisions of the Executive and abide by the Association Policies.

The following is a list of items this Association expects from its Coaches:
• The Coaching Staff are expected to read and be familiar with the Association Policy Manual.
• Coaching should consist of teaching and improving hockey skills of individual players and promoting teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Coaches are encouraged to attend of the developmental opportunities conducted by ESMHA.
• Must ensure the Players Agreement is signed by each player and parent annually
• The Coaching Staff must have a controlled attitude towards referees. Lack of coaching selfcontrol will not be accepted by the ESMHA Executive. Any problem in this regard will bring review and possible dismissal from coaching.
• All Coaches should shake hands with their opponent coaches at the conclusion of the game. They should have their teams do the same as a matter of normal course although this should be restricted when warranted by good judgment or by requirement of the Game Referee.
• Coaches are responsible for checking for suspensions to participants. Suspensions are automatic and are to be advised by the coach to his players. Failure to check could mean forfeiture of future games and further disciplinary action. The maximum suspension from play that can be imposed on a player by the coaching staff for disciplinary purposes is two games per season. The Divisional Coordinator must be advised in writing of all such suspensions. Further suspensions must have the approval of the Divisional Coordinator and Discipline Committee of the Executive.
• The Coach is to ensure that each of his players is properly protected and that team parents are advised of the necessity for players to wear properly fitting and approved equipment.
• Ensures that no unregistered adults/volunteers are on the bench.
• Ensures that Guest Coaches who do NOT have a Criminal Record Check or Child Abuse Registry is not left unattended at any time with the players.
• Ensure that the necessary "Parental Consent and Medical History" form is completed for each player on the team, signed by the parent(s) and kept handy for potential use with all team activities.
• Set up a basic team First Aid kit and make sure that it is available for all team activities.
• Develops a safety plan and be aware of emergency procedures at the home and away rinks.
• Ensure players are properly supervised before, during and after all sessions.
• Ensure players leave the dressing room in an orderly manner prior to leaving the facility.