Coaches
The experienced and accredited coaching staff for LGIHA dedicate many hours at the rink and in preparation for girls hockey. Our dedicated Coach Development team offer years of experience to coaches new and old, ensuring LGIHA provides the best instruction and leadership for the girls.
Required Courses for All Team Officials
Click the links to learn more about required courses:
Coaching Certifications
In addition to the required courses for all team officials, coaches must also achieve BC Hockey Certification for the following:
| Division | Hockey University | Coach Level | Development 1 | High Performance 1 | Make Ethical Decisions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U7 | ✓ | 1 | |||
| U9 | |||||
| U11 | 2 | ✓ | |||
| U13 | ✓ | ||||
| U15 | ✓ | ||||
| U18 | |||||
| U21 |
Apply as a coach with LGIHA today by filling out the 2024/25 Coaching application form.
If you have any questions regarding the application or certifications, please email coachcoordinator@lgiha.com.
Types of Coaches
Head Coach
The head coach is responsible for the safe growth and performance of our hockey players.
Assistant Coach
One or more assistant coaches support the instruction and development of players.
Player Coach
An older LGIHA player from the U18 divison, who works with a team of younger players, lending their expertise about hockey and providing a visual mentor for the kids to follow. Player coaches work with the coaching staff of their assigned teams on-ice during weekly practices.
Apply as a player coach by sending an email to coachcoordinator@lgiha.com to express your interest today!