MN Hockey's Coaching Excellence Award program recognizes youth hockey coaches who make for an exceptionally positive hockey experience for our youth athletes.

The program encourages parents and players and other coaches to nominate hockey coaches who meet the following award criteria:

• Excel at teaching hockey skills and the game for the appropriate level of play in a fun and positive environment.
• Model and teach respect for opponents, officials and the rules of the game.
• Uses positive reinforcement for effort and good play
• Uses mistakes as a learning experience
• Stress that developing skills and having fun is more important than winning
• Communicates effectively with players, officials, parents and administrators
• Share a passion for the game
• Coach a member team of a Minnesota Hockey affiliate association

You can read more about the MN Hockey Coaching Excellence Award program HERE.

We are lucky to have so many wonderful coaches in the Woodbury Area Hockey Club.  Please consider nominating your coach(es) for this special recognition. Coaching Excellence Award nominations are open until June 30, 2023.  Click HERE to nominate your coach today!