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Coach Equipment

By equipping yourself with some of these tools, you can create a safe, organized, and engaging training environment that fosters player development and enhances team success.

First Aid Kit​

Includes bandages, ice packs, antiseptic wipes, gauze, athletic tape, scissors, and other safety essentials to handle minor injuries or emergencies.

Training Pylons (Cones)​

Used to create skating drills, mark boundaries, or set up zones for various practice scenarios.

Pinnies (Scrimmage Jerseys)​

Lightweight jerseys in multiple colors to distinguish teams during drills or scrimmages.

Play Board​

Magnetic or dry-erase board for mapping out strategies, drills, or plays.

Regular Rings​

Extra standard rings for passing, shooting, and ring control practice during drills.

Whistle​

Essential for commanding attention, signaling starts or stops, and maintaining control during practices and games.

Bingo Dabbers or Markers​

Used to create temporary marks on the ice for drills, starting points, or zone boundaries. Marks are easily removed during the next flood.

Target Rings​

Smaller rings designed to improve shooting accuracy during drills.

Dryland Training Aids​

Includes agility ladders, resistance bands, and medicine balls to develop strength, coordination, and endurance off the ice.

Stopwatch or Timer​

Tracks drill durations, manages the shot clock during practice, and times scrimmages or interval training.

Clipboard or Notebook​

Helps coaches stay organized by keeping track of practice plans, player notes, and game strategies.

Shooter Tutors / Net Targets​

Shooter tutors are net coverings with target holes designed to improve shooting accuracy. Net targets are similar and can be attached to specific areas of the net to encourage players to aim for specific spots during shooting drills.

Weighted Rings​

Slightly heavier rings that help players build strength and improve passing and shooting techniques.

Repair Kit​

Should include screwdriver and helmet screws required for quick helmet repairs while on the bench

Hockey Tape​

Clear tape can solve a lot of problems on the bench in an emergency

Coaching Apps or Video Playback Tools​

Tablets or smartphones with apps for real-time video playback, drill design, and player performance analysis.