Coaching Application

Genesee Amateur Hockey Association

2024-2025 Head Coach & Assistant Coaching Application
Name

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Address
Cell Phone
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
Applying for the Position of:
Do you have a USA Coaches Card?
Level Achieved:
Coaching Card Number:
Expiry Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Mite 8uSquirt 10uPeeWee 12uBantam 14u18uGirls
Have you completed a NYSAHA Background Screening?
Have you completed USA Hockey SafeSport Training?
Division Preference:
League Preference

Ice Hockey Coaching Experience starting with the most recent:

Rows	Year	Organization	Team (Division/League)	Position Held
1
2
3
4
5

Hockey Playing Experience:

Rows	Year	Organization	Division
Youth
High School
College
Recreational

Briefly describe your coaching philosophy
The aim of GAHA is to instill the qualities of hard work, dedication, self-discipline, and emotional maturity. In order to meet this goal, we expect all association personnel to:
-MAKE HOCKEY FUN!!

-Prepare for games in practice and let kids play the game.

-Instruct positively.

-Teach Sportsmanship.

-Teach respect for opponents

-Teach respect for officials and other players

-Set a positive example

-Stress Teamwork

The Personal Qualities of all GAHA coaches and managers are:

-Maturity & Integrity

-Dedication to hockey and teaching youth

-Ability to motivate

-Patience

-Adherence to all Association, league, state, and USA Hockey rules and objectives

-Support and participate in all required GAHA Coaching meetings, Fund Raisers, Tournaments, etc.

-Flexibility and Cooperation, Ability to work as a team player

-Ability to accept responsibility and constructive criticism or feedback

-Positive promotion of GAHA Commitment to a positive player experience and retention

-Knowledge of the game

-Strong communication and people skills
Please include any additional information you would like the Coaching Committee to consider relative to your application
I am fully aware of what is expected by the Genesee Amateur Hockey Association. I have read the information contained in this application and I am familiar with GAHA Policies and Procedures (available on the website I agree to abide by the policies and procedures of GAHA and all governing bodies of USA Hockey. I agree to abide by the GAHA Coaches Code of Conduct.
Applicants Signature

Clear
Date

MonthDayYear
Date
Should be Empty:

Genesee Amateur Hockey Association