2008 Coaching Application

Dear Coach:

USA Field Hockey has begun the process of staffing our programs for the upcoming year.  Both the High Performance and Olympic Development programs are seeking qualified candidates for coaching positions.

USA Field Hockey will be providing regional, domestic, and international competition for the National Squads, as well as meeting the coaching needs of our various Olympic Development Camps.  The programs, with dates where available, are listed on the online Coaching Application.

If you are interested in coaching in USA programs (High Performance and Olympic Development), please complete the online Coaching Application.  Resumes can be sent electronically to Ldarling@usafieldhocky.com no later than December 1, 2007.  Please note that in order to participate, coaches must be members of USA Field Hockey, and must be willing to sign the USA Coaching Ethics Code and have a background check.  Appointments will be announced in early January 2008.

Below is a brief description of the programs and coaching positions to be staffed. The Coaching Committee would like to see established coaches work both the Olympic Development and High Performance programs.  It is very important to the continuity of the program to secure both experienced coaches and coaches wishing to gain experience.  In order to be a High Performance coach, coaches must exhibit a commitment at one of the High Performance Regional Training Centers.   The USA Field Hockey Technical Director would like for all coaches to attend the new Coach Accreditation program starting in 2008.  The first Level II course will be offered immediately following the NFHCA Convention in Hartford, Conn. January 6 & 7, 2008.  Level I courses will be held during the 2008 summer season.  Online coach education programs are also available through www.usafieldhockey.com   Coaches are encouraged to work in Olympic Development programs to guarantee quality coaching at all levels. 

Once coaches are selected, the appointments will be posted on the USA Field Hockey web site, www.usafieldhockey.com.  High Performance and Olympic Development will then notify each coach independently with regard to specific assignments.  IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO COMMIT TO YOUR COACHING APPOINTMENT, YOU MUST CONTACT Laura Darling, the USA Field Hockey Coaching Liaison, WITHIN THREE WEEKS OF THE APPOINTMENT NOTIFICATION.   It is assumed that coaching appointments will be honored unless we hear otherwise.

NOTE.  If you are currently a coach in the Futures Program, you need not re-apply for Futures.  If you are interested in becoming involved in the Futures Program, complete the application. Your information will be forward to the Regional Coaching Director in your region who appoints the coaches.

Coaches working the USA Field Hockey High Performance and Olympic Development Programs (Futures, Olympic Development Open Camps, Futures Development Camp, High Performance Training Centers, and the Junior National Camps) will receive a stipend for coaching.  Depending on the program, all coaches will be paid a travel allowance, which may be full or partial.  Coaches working the AAU Junior Olympic Games will receive travel and living expenses.  Coaches working with our National Teams will receive stipends, travel, and living expenses for domestic assignments.   Coaches’ assigned international appointments will receive travel and living expenses (no stipend).  

2006/07 Coach Training / Educational Opportunities

Coaching Accreditation Program

Level III, Level II, Level I and Introductory Level ‘O’

The first Level III will be in Palm Springs, Calif.,  November 19 – 22, 2007 followed by the first Level II course to be held immediately following the NFHCA Convention in Hartford, Conn., January 6-7, 2008.  Level I courses will be held regionally during the 2008 summer season. 

Information will be posted on the web site as it becomes available.  All coaches are encouraged to receive USA Field Hockey accreditation. 

Futures Coaching Certification Course (FCCC)>

An FCCC course will run each January.  The FCCC is designed to train coaches in the theory and technical skills relevant to the Futures Program.  The course is FREE to all Futures coaches and, on a limited enrollment, is open to all coaches for a moderate fee.  All Futures head coaches are required to be certified and all assistant coaches are highly encouraged to become certified.  Certification has to be renewed every two years.  Further information on the Futures Coaching Certification will be posted on the web site.

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