Coaching Resources
Coaching Resources
North SEERA supports our coaches with tools that make planning, teaching, and player development easier throughout the season.
All North SEERA teams receive access to IceHockeySystems.com , a coaching platform with animated drills, practice plans, coaching modules, and skill development resources by age group.
Ice Hockey Systems Access
Practice Planning
Skill Development by Age Group
Bonus Tools & Learning
Ice Hockey Systems Access
Every North SEERA coach receives access to IceHockeySystems.com , one of hockey’s most trusted coaching platforms.
- Hundreds of animated hockey drills
- Pre-built practice plans for all age groups
- Coach education modules and leadership resources
- Custom drill builders and shared team practice tools
Practice Planning
Effective practices are organized, fast-paced, and focused on maximizing puck touches and player engagement. A common structure used by many coaches includes:
- Warm-Up: Skating or puck control (5–10 minutes)
- Stations: Skill-focused stations rotating every 7–10 minutes
- Game Situations: Small-area games or battle drills
- Wrap-Up: Team discussion or cool-down skate
Skill Development
Each age division focuses on different stages of player development. Use the following as a general guide when selecting drills, building practice plans, and setting team goals.
- U7: Fun, confidence, balance, and basic puck movement
- U9: Skating, agility, passing/shooting, and introduction to team play
- U11: Game awareness, position-specific concepts, and body contact introduction
- U13: Tactics, systems, communication, and team structure
Bonus Tools
Below are additional coaching resources, drill libraries, and video platforms to help with practice planning, player development, and coach education throughout the season.
YouTube Channels
- Serdachny Hockey – Skating and skill development videos
- How To Hockey – Instructional videos and practice ideas
- Pavel Barber – Puck control, scoring, and creativity drills
- iTrain Hockey – Skating, shooting, and skills instruction
Social Media Follows
- @TheCoachesSite – Coaching insights and drill clips
- @TLPF_Hockey – Fast-paced development and systems concepts
Ice Hockey Systems Access
Ice Hockey Systems Access
Every North SEERA coach receives access to IceHockeySystems.com , one of hockey’s most trusted coaching platforms.
- Hundreds of animated hockey drills
- Pre-built practice plans for all age groups
- Coach education modules and leadership resources
- Custom drill builders and shared team practice tools
Practice Planning
Practice Planning
Effective practices are organized, fast-paced, and focused on maximizing puck touches and player engagement. A common structure used by many coaches includes:
- Warm-Up: Skating or puck control (5–10 minutes)
- Stations: Skill-focused stations rotating every 7–10 minutes
- Game Situations: Small-area games or battle drills
- Wrap-Up: Team discussion or cool-down skate
Skill Development by Age
Skill Development
Each age division focuses on different stages of player development. Use the following as a general guide when selecting drills, building practice plans, and setting team goals.
- U7: Fun, confidence, balance, and basic puck movement
- U9: Skating, agility, passing/shooting, and introduction to team play
- U11: Game awareness, position-specific concepts, and body contact introduction
- U13: Tactics, systems, communication, and team structure
Bonus Tools & Learning
Bonus Tools
Below are additional coaching resources, drill libraries, and video platforms to help with practice planning, player development, and coach education throughout the season.
YouTube Channels
- Serdachny Hockey – Skating and skill development videos
- How To Hockey – Instructional videos and practice ideas
- Pavel Barber – Puck control, scoring, and creativity drills
- iTrain Hockey – Skating, shooting, and skills instruction
Social Media Follows
- @TheCoachesSite – Coaching insights and drill clips
- @TLPF_Hockey – Fast-paced development and systems concepts