Coach EVALUATION SUPPORT - 2026/2027
Coaches help ensure evaluations run smoothly, safely, and consistently across all groups. Their presence supports drill flow, fairness, and organization during both Pathway Skates and formal evaluation sessions.
PATHWAY SKATES
Pathway Skates help players get back on the ice and introduce the Eval 1 Skills drills.
Coaches assist with drill setup, flow, and maintaining a positive, neutral environment.
Coaches assist with drill setup, flow, and maintaining a positive, neutral environment.
ON-ICE ROLES DURING EVALUATIONS
Coaches may support several evaluation components:
Goalie Skills (shooters)
Eval 1 Skills (full‑day consistency requested)
3v3 / Skills sessions
Scrimmages (bench support, equal ice time, no coaching)
Final Evaluation Game (bench, Officials provided)
neutrality & conduct expectations
Coaches participate in evaluations in on-ice support roles. Their responsibilities focus on drill setup, flow, safety, and bench management. While assisting on the ice, coaches must maintain complete neutrality to ensure fairness and consistency throughout the evaluation process.
Coaches must remain neutral:
No individual coaching
No feedback to parents
No discussing player performance
- Professional conduct at all times
participation expectation
Coaches are encouraged to complete eight (8) on-ice sessions, as outlined in the email/link that will be provided by the Director of Coaches.
When all factors are equal in the Coach Selection Process, preference may be given to applicants who have fulfilled these pathway/evaluation on-ice expectations.
If a coach is not selected for a rostered position, completing all eight (8) ice times WILL COUNT towards the two (2) credits in the Bonus Opportunity and will fulfill the family's Volunteer Bond commitment.
When all factors are equal in the Coach Selection Process, preference may be given to applicants who have fulfilled these pathway/evaluation on-ice expectations.
If a coach is not selected for a rostered position, completing all eight (8) ice times WILL COUNT towards the two (2) credits in the Bonus Opportunity and will fulfill the family's Volunteer Bond commitment.
sign-up PROCESS
On-Ice dates are released in stages and will be emailed from either the Director or Assistant Director of Coaches.
Coaches are asked to sign up where they can and check back regularly as additional sessions are added.
Coaches are asked to sign up where they can and check back regularly as additional sessions are added.