Coaches and Leadership
We believe a positive attitude is the foundation of success, with a growth mindset and resilience inspiring others. Energy is vital, and our coaching staff leads with passion and enthusiasm, encouraging athletes to fully engage and push beyond their limits. Effort bridges potential and achievement, with a focus on consistent hard work and dedication. We prioritize character development, promoting sportsmanship, respect, and teamwork, shaping skilled athletes and well-rounded individuals. Lastly, we recognize each athlete's uniqueness, tailoring our coaching to nurture strengths, build confidence, and teach valuable life skills for success beyond sports.
Hockey Operations Coaches
USA Hockey
Complete USA Hockey Requirements (Must be completed before participating in any team activities)
CHECK RRHC COACHING STATUS SHEET
- Register as a member of USA Hockey. Click here to register with USA Hockey.
- Register with Crossbar as a coach. See button in top right of page.
- Complete the background screening. (Required every 2 years)
- CHECK RRHC COACHING STATUS SHEET
- Click Here to register for background check.
- Complete the USA Hockey Safe Sport Training. (Required every year and cannot be added to a roster until completed). There are 3 modules to this training.
- CHECK RRHC COACHING STATUS SHEET
- Please note that you can’t start this until with 30 days of expiration (column H)
- Click here to do USA Hockey SafeSport Training
- Complete the online age-specific module(s) for the age level of play you are coaching. (Cost is $10 per module and only needs to be completed once per age level. Must be completed PRIOR to participating in any team activities and cannot be added to a roster until completed) Click here to register for the modules.
- Coaching Education Program Certification Clinic Requirements (Must be completed by Dec. 31)
- Find, register and virtually attend the required certification clinic. You can only attend one clinic per season and all coaches start at Level 1. (The coaching clinic season for Levels 1-4 officially runs from September 1 to December 31). Click here to locate a clinic.
Business Operations Volunteer Leadership Positions
Advisory Board of Directors
The Youth RoughRiders Hockey Club (RRHC) is led by a dedicated Executive and Assistant Director of Operations, but what truly sets us apart is our incredible support staff—the Advisory Board. This team is made up of passionate volunteers who are appointed annually, bringing fresh perspectives and diverse voices to the table. While re-appointment is not guaranteed, this approach ensures that our club benefits from the unique skills and insights of a diverse group of community members. If you’re eager to make a difference and be part of something special, we invite you to join us and help shape the future of RRHC! The Advisory Board is typically comprised of the following positions:
Off-Ice Division Directors - OPEN
Registrar - FILLED
Community Outreach - FILLED
Club Fundraising Coordinator - OPEN
Age Group Treasurers - OPEN
Team Managers - OPEN
Girls Hockey Asst. Director - OPEN
Home Ice Game Coordinator - OPEN
Coach & Leadership Resources
Books
"Every Moment Matters" - John O'Sullivan
“Above the Line” – Urban Meyer
“Winners Manual” – Jim Tressel
“Crunch Time” – Rick Peterson & Judd Hoekstra
“Leading” – Alex Ferguson
“Grit” – Angela Duckworth
“Culture Code” – Daniel Coyle
“The Score Takes Care of Itself” – Bill Walsh
“Players First Coaching From the Inside Out” – John Calipari
“The Playmaker’s Advantage” – Leonard Zaichkowsky
“Outliers” – Malcolm Gladwell
“Good to Great” – Jim Collins
PODCASTS
Glass & Out – The Coaches Site
The GM Shuffle (American Football) – Michael Lombardi
The Full 60 – Craig Custance
The Learner Lab
The Talent Equitation
Ways of Champions – John O’Sullivan
Articles
Farrow, D., & Robertson, S. (2017). Development of a Skill Acquisition Periodisation Framework for High-Performance Sport. Sports Medicine, 47(6), 1043–1054. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-016-0646-2
Ford, P. R., Ward, P., Hodges, N. J., & Williams, A. M. (2009). The role of deliberate practice and play in career progression in sport: The early engagement hypothesis. High Ability Studies, 20(1), 65–75. https://doi.org/10.1080/13598130902860721
Nash, C. S., Sproule, J., & Horton, P. (2011). Excellence in Coaching: The Art and Skill of Elite Practitioners. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 82(2), 229–238. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701367.2011.10599750
Naylor, A. H. (2006). The coach’s dilemma: Balancing playing to win and player development. The Journal of Education, 187(1), 31–48.
Côté, J., Young, B., North, J., & Duffy, P. (2007). Towards a definition of excellence in sport coaching. International Journal of Coaching Science, 1(1), 3–17.
Mallett, C., & Côté, J. (2006). Beyond winning and losing: Guidelines for evaluating high performance coaches. The Sport Psychologist, 20(2), 213–221.
Volunteer Leadership
Registration for all appointed volunteer club leadership positions:
Off-Ice Division Directors - OPEN
Registrar - FILLED
Community Outreach - FILLED
Club Fundraising Coordinator - OPEN
Age Group Treasurers - OPEN
Team Managers - OPEN
Girls Hockey Asst. Director - OPEN
Home Ice Game Coordinator - FILLED
24-25 Coaches
Registration for all RRHC Coaches only!
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