✅ Off-Ice Coaching

Continual learning and improvement are critical to the success of all officials. Off-ice coaches provide valuable feedback and guidance during games to help officials grow. New officials receive off-ice coaching within their first 10 games to support their ongoing skill development.

 

📋 How Off-Ice Coaching Works

Pre-Game Support

Off-ice coaches meet with officials before their games. During pregame conversations, the coach asks about what the official is working on or areas of the game they'd like feedback on.

Off-Ice Observation

Off-ice coaches observe the game and take notes on areas for growth and improvement, while also highlighting where officials are excelling and continuing to show progress.

Post-Game Support

Off-ice coaches provide reflection points after the game and share their notes with the official, serving as an ongoing resource for growth in future games.

 

✅ Requirements

Current Registration

Off-Ice Coaches must be a fully registered USA Hockey Level 3 or 4 official, or a Non-Skating Affiliate, and a current DCHOA member.

Required Training

DCHOA provides off-ice coaches with training on how to effectively communicate with officials, give coaching advice, and lead sessions to collaboratively discuss points of emphasis.