Welcome.
St. Albert Minor Hockey is dedicated to cultivating an environment where coaches feel empowered and supported. Our coaching culture embraces innovative concepts, encourages coaches to challenge traditional thinking and promotes a sense of community. The primary goal is building an environment where coaches can do their best work.
We believe that investing in our coaches' growth and development provides our players with the best opportunity to develop their love for hockey and reach their full potential both on and off the ice. As a hockey program, we will be strong in our message and commitment to all stakeholders to live the program's core values daily, but patient enough to see it grow.
Steps to becoming a hockey coach.
Vulnerable Sector Check
Required for all coaches every 3 years.
Must be obtained in person from the RCMP within the last 12 months.
To waive the fee, complete the Volunteer Commitment Form (circle the correct age division) and bring it with you.
Submit by email only: send a scan or photo of your VSC to registrar@samha.ca.
Paper copies will not be accepted.
Respect In Sport
Respect in Sport Activity Leader is a mandatory online course for all coaches.
Covers bullying, abuse, harassment, and discrimination.
Expires every 4 years – check your Hockey Canada Locker to confirm your status.
Coach Intake Form
All new and returning coaches must complete the Head Coach/Assistant Coach Intake Form.
Hockey Alberta requires age-specific courses (each has an online module and an in-person clinic).
Once you submit the form, we’ll email you to confirm which credentials you need for your division.
Do You Have Your Hockey Canada Identification Number?
Before you begin the registration process, you must have a Hockey Canada Registry identification (HCR#). If you’re new to our association, you may need to obtain an HCR# if you don’t already have one.
Looking for a coach clinic?
Hockey Alberta runs coach clinics throughout the Edmonton area. You can view a full listing here: Hockey Alberta Clinics.
Do you need to take a coaching clinic?
Do you need to take a coaching clinic?
How to apply for reimbursement of expenses?
St. Albert Minor Hockey supports the ongoing education of our coaches. Coach courses required by Hockey Alberta are eligible for reimbursement. For any additional professional development courses, approval is required before enrollment. Coach clinic reimbursement cheques are issued on November 15th. Any claims received after this date will be reimbursed between January 15th - January 31st.
All Development 1 and High-Performance course reimbursements must be approved before enrollment. Please contact Jane Sedo, Executive Director, for approval.
Coaching Resources.
Continuous Learning.
The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) provides standardized, inclusive, and safe sport education to coaches and coach developers across 65 sports.
By successfully completing the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions (MED) training, coaches will be fully equipped to handle ethical situations with confidence and surety. The training helps coaches identify the legal, ethical, and moral implications of difficult and potentially unsafe situations that present themselves in the world of team and individual sport.
Coaches in Canada play an integral role in creating a fair and inclusive environment for their sport. While the impact of racism in sports and coaching can be far-reaching, so can the effects of anti-racism coaching education.
The Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub provides the tools and information to overcome stigma and guide conversations about mental health. This free online portal offers training and resources for coaches to develop mental health literacy and positive coaching practices to improve performance and well-being in sport.
Concussions can occur while participating in any sport or recreational activity. Since the circumstances under which a concussion can be sustained are so varied, it’s important for all coaches, parents, and athletes to be aware of the signs, symptoms, and what to do if a concussion occurs.