Canadian Player Pathway ATOM

Canadian Player Pathway ATOM

CANADIAN PLAYER PATHWAYS Canadian Development Model Workgroup Recommendations May 2018 Canadian Development Model Workgroup endorses the new Canadian Player Pathway. Nov 2018 The Member Forum approved the implementation of the Atom Player Pathway for full implementation in the 2020-21 season. 2 ATOM PATHWAY 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION MESSAGES Mission Vision Beliefs THE ATOM PATHWAY Overview Goals Purpose SEASONAL STRUCTURE Ideal Season Monthly Goals Skills Pyramid ATOM SKILLS Skills Matrix INSTRUCTORS / COACHES NCCP Clinic Requirements Professional Development RESOURCES Hockey Canada Network Drill Hub Long Term Player Development How a player gets that first experience of hockey is crucial. If a beginner has fun while developing the fundamental skills and building confidence in their ability to perform those fundamental skills, there is a strong probability that player will go on to enjoy hockey for many years. ATOM PATHWAY 3

INTRODUCTION LEAD, DEVELOP AND PROMOTE POSITIVE HOCKEY EXPERIENCES "Hockey is Canada and Canada is hockey." Let s face it hockey is a touchstone of Canadian life. It is Canada s national theatre and it is the chatter of the country. Hockey is more than a sport for Canadians, it is a part of the country s heart and soul. TOM RENNEY Chief Executive Officer, Hockey Canada Whoever said those words took the pulse of a nation that has had a long and storied love affair with hockey. ATOM PATHWAY 4

WHAT IS THE ATOM PATHWAY? The Atom Pathway is a progressive, learn to play teaching curriculum. The pathway consists of four phases of instruction, designed for entry level hockey players as well as those graduating from Novice. Introduces, develops and refines the skills of: skating Passing puck control shooting The main goal is to continue to have fun while developing skills. When players continue on a positive note they automatically enjoy the game and usually go on to have fun playing hockey for many years ATOM PATHWAY 5

WHAT IS THE ATOM PATHWAY? Developing and refining fundamental movement skills (skating, turning, acceleration), manipulation skills (shooting, puck control, passing) and overall motor skills (balance, coordination, agility) in a fun and safe environment that promotes skill development through self-confidence THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM Continue to grow their impression of hockey a positive one for players and parents. Play/Games should be small area games in practice transitioning into full ice for formal games Some streaming of the players goal is to have players working with players of like skills to develop confidence and self esteem Introduction to position specific skills ATOM PATHWAY 6

SEASONAL STRUCTURE ATOM PATHWAY 7

SEASONAL STRUCTURE ATOM Community (recreational) Weeks Up to 4 weeks prior to the start of the Regular Season Phase Up to 22 Weeks after the completion of the Development Phase Up to 4 Weeks at the conclusion of the Regular Season Phase PHASE Development Phase Regular Season Phase Playoff/Tournament Phase BALANCE 13% of the season 74% of the season 13% of the season VOLUME 30 4 Weeks 22 Weeks 4 Weeks weeks 34 8 Practice Sessions 22 Practice Sessions 4 Practices Sessions practices 32 games Up to 4 Games Up to 16 Games Up to 12 Games 3 tournaments 1 Tournaments 1 Tournaments 1 Tournaments ATOM PATHWAY 8

SEASONAL STRUCTURE ATOM Developmental (competitive) Weeks Up to 4 weeks prior to the start of the Regular Season Phase Up to 24 Weeks after the completion of the Development Phase Up to 4 Weeks at the conclusion of the Regular Season Phase PHASE Development Phase Regular Season Phase Playoff/Tournament Phase BALANCE 11% of the season 78% of the season 11% of the season VOLUME 36 4 Weeks 24 Weeks 4 Weeks weeks 60 practices 40 games 4 tournaments 12 Practice Sessions Up to 4 Games 1 Tournaments 44 Practice Sessions Up to 20 Games 1 Tournaments 4 Practices Sessions Up to 16 Games 2 Tournaments ATOM PATHWAY 9

SEASONAL STRUCTURE Requirements Prep / Tryout Phase Development Phase Playoff Phase ATOM PATHWAY 10

SEASONAL STRUCTURE Rationale 1. No tryouts/evaluation prior to or during the first week of school 2. Must have minimum of 4 practices / skill sessions prior to formal evaluations starting 3. Tryouts must be minimum of 3 formal tryout / evaluation sessions Recommended - 1 skills sessions, 1 small area games session, 1 formal game 4. Must have a period of development time following team selection and prior to the start of the regular season 5. Must be tournament style playoffs versus elimination rounds ATOM PATHWAY 11

SEASONAL STRUCTURE Recommendations General Development Tryouts / Evaluations Ice Time Position Specific Teaching ATOM PATHWAY 12

SKILL DEVELOPMENT The Hockey Canada Skills Development Program for Atom recommends: 50% technical skills 20% individual tactics 15% team tactics 10% team play 5% strategy. ATOM PATHWAY 13

MONTHLY GOALS SEPTEMBER Technical Skills - Introduce OCTOBER Technical Skills - Develop NOVEMBER Technical Skills - Develop DECEMBER Technical Skills Develop / Refine JANUARY Individual Tactics - Introduce Skating Agility Balance Coordination Puck Control Stationary & Moving Passing Stationary Fun Games Skating Agility Balance Coordination Puck Control Stationary & Moving Passing Stationary Fun Games SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER No tryouts prior to or during the first week of school must have 4 Development skates prior to formal tryouts commencing Players can be grouped by skill Multiple Stations Skating Agility Quickness Speed Puck Control Stationary & Moving Passing Stationary Fun Games Skating Agility Quickness Speed Puck Control Moving Dekes Passing Stationary Moving Fun Games Relays Competitive Drills 1 on 1 s Give and Go s Refine Technical Skills Skating Agility Quickness Speed Puck Control Moving Dekes Passing Stationary / Moving Competitive Drills ATOM PATHWAY 14

MONTHLY GOALS FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY / JUNE / JULY / AUGUST Individual Tactics - Develop Technical Skills - Refine Tournaments / Playoffs Off season 1 on 1 s Give and Go s Skating - Quickness - Speed Spring Skills ( No Games ) Multisport Activities FUN!!! Positioning Breakouts Puck Control - Stationary/ Moving - Dekes SEASONAL STRUCTURE BREAKDOWN CHART Technical Skills Refine Skating - Quickness - Speed Puck Control - Stationary/ Moving - Dekes Passing -Stationary / Moving Passing -Stationary / Moving Individual Tactics -Develop 1 on 1 s Give and Go s Positioning Breakouts 30% 30% 15% 10% 15% ITS D TS RTS IIT D IT 30% - Introducing Technical Skills - ITS 30% - Developing Technical Skills - DTS 15% - Refining Technical Skills - RTS 10% - Introducing Individual Tactics - IIT 15% - Developing Individual Tactics - DIT ATOM PATHWAY 15

ATOM SKILLS LTPD STAGE Learn to Play Balance and Agility Edge Control Starting and Stopping Forward Skating and Striding All Skating Skills from Initiation and novice Forward Scissor Skate Lateral Crossovers C-cuts toe on puck Figure 8 s forward inside & outside edge Figure 8 s backward inside & outside edge Heel to Heel (Mohawk) 1 leg weaving forward/ backward Front v-start Crossover start Backward c-cut start Outside leg stop Two-foot parallel stop One-leg backward stop Two-leg backward stop Forward striding Linear crossovers Acceleration Quick Feet Evasive skating Backward Skating C-cuts left foot / right foot Backward Scissor skate 1 Crossover / Reach Backward Striding Turning and Crossovers Glide turns / Tight turns C-cuts around circle outside foot forward & backward Crossovers forward & backward Pivots backward to forward & forward to backward Pivots open & reverse Stationary Puck Control Moving Puck Control Stationary Passing and Receiving Moving Passing and Receiving Shooting Individual Offensive Tactics Narrow / Wide Side front side Toe drag side/front Attack Triangle Narrow / Wide Open ice carry forehand & backhand Weaving with puck Toe drag front & side Attack the Triangle Stationary forehand pass Stationary backhand pass Forehand saucer pass Moving forehand pass Moving backhand pass Pass and Follow Cross and Drop Forehand - wrist shot Backhand - shot Forehand / backhand shots in motion Forehand - flip shot Backhand - flip shot Tips / Deflections Body fakes Stick fakes Dekes Moves in Combination Net Drives Individual Defensive Tactics Angling Basic 1 on 1 s Escape moves Puck retrievals Gap Control Tracking Team Play Basic Positioning D Zone Basic Breakouts Basic Entries ATOM PATHWAY 16

COACH DEVELOPMENT ATOM Coaching Pathway Hockey University On-line Module Coach 2 Coach 2 in Class and On Ice Clinic RIS Activity Leader On-line Module Hockey University On-line Checking Skills / In Class Checking Clinic Continuing Education Opportunities - NCCP Instructional Stream Skating Clinic Skills Clinic Developing Defencemen Clinic Small Area Games Clinic Goaltending Clinic ATOM PATHWAY 17

RESOURCES ATOM PATHWAY 18

Hockey Canada Network www.hockeycanadanetwork.com 19

Hockey Canada Drill Hub Hockey Canada Drill Hub is a Free resource for players and coaches of all levels with a continuously growing library of: Drills Videos Practice Plans 20

Long Term Player Development Model The player development process should be at the forefront of each team and this development component must not be compromised. Establish the Gold Standard for all hockey Programming Provide all participants with a positive experience focusing on building a strong skill base Adhere to the principles of Long Term Participant Development (LTPD) in the design and application of age specific programs 21

MEMBERS & PARTNERS ATOM PATHWAY 22