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Developing Hockey Across Otago CoachForce is a major and vital part of Otago Hockey. Development of coaches and players is coordinated and facilitated by the CoachForce Regional Development Officer, Mark Smithells. The CoachForce programme is delivered across the whole Otago region with the support of our regional offices, and involves courses, clinics, seminars and school visits. Mark also delivers programmes on behalf of Hockey NZ within our region. Currently Otago Hockey is experiencing significant growth especially in junior numbers and consistent results across a number of key areas. A pool of very skilled and experienced coaches, umpires and administrators has been developed, along with an effective strategic plan which is designed to meet the needs of the sport in Otago. The Otago men's and women's teams are in the National League and our players are being consistently selected for national training
CoachForce Development Officer Our CoachForce Development Officer is Mark Smithells. You can contact Mark here.
Resources Comprehensive and regularly updated information about hockey in Otago, including draws, results, representative teams, club contacts, fixtures, news and photos is available on the Otago Hockey website here. Coaches and te Coaches should make themselves familiar with the SPARC Coaches Code Of Conduct which is endorsed by Hockey New Zealand. You can read it here. You may also like to check out the following websites: Coach Education Courses A new coaching structure from Hockey NZ is now in place. All previous coaching qualifications - including Kiwi Coaching, Getting Started In Coaching, and Level 1 - are still valid for four years from the date of completion. The new courses are as follows: Small Sticks 1 : 5 - 8 year olds. Small Sticks 2 : 9 - 12 year olds. Youth : Secondary Club : Club and representative All courses cost $25 (ask you school or club for support), and on completion you will be presented with a comprehensive resource folder and a password to the 'Sportplan' webiste which gives you access to drills, activities, etc. To keep your new and former qualifications valid, one extenstion module per year must be completed. For those interested in gaining the new Hockey NZ accreditation please contact Mark Smithells at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 03 474 6414 for details on coaching courses in your area. |
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