Please scroll through this section to find Coaching opportunities available within the Provincial and Club systems.  You will find positions listed under the following categories:

• Provincial
• Regional
• Development
• Elite Program
• Schools Program
• Club
• Shadow Coaching (observational role to learn from more experienced coaches)

Honoraria for any FHBC coaching opportunity is based on the level of NCCP Certification and the number of practice hours and tournament games in the program. Please click here for additional details.

Listed below are Coaching appointments available within the Men’s and Women’s Provincial programs for the Summer of 2008.

Provincial Coaching represents an advanced opportunity within our Coach Education Pathway. Head Coaches for all programs should be ideally NCCP Level 3 Certified.  Assistant Coaches for all programs should be ideally NCCP Level 2 Certified.

NEW FOR 2008:  Courtesy of our equipment supplier AKPro, each Provincial Coach will receive the following package:

• a Grays 4000 Composite Stick
• a Grays stick bag
• one pair of Grays turf shoes

Your commitment to the program will include the following:

• Attendance at the designated selection event as a team selector
• Coaching squad athletes for a minimum of 30 hours – training usually on weekends
• Attending additional workshops designed to further develop your squad/team
• Being available for the competitive / tournament opportunity specific to the team being coached
• Working closely with the BC High Performance Director and Provincial Development Coach to pursue opportunities that further your own professional development.

Honoraria for any FHBC coaching opportunity is based on the level of NCCP Certification and the number of practice hours and tournament games in the program. Please click here for additional details.

If any of the positions interest you please e-mail an expression of interest to Provincial Development Coach Robin D’Abreo at robin@fieldhockeybc.com by Mar 28^th 2008. 

Please be sure to include the following in your email:

• Preferred appointment
• Alternate appointment if necessary
• Current NCCP certification

MENS PROVINCIAL COACHING APPOINTMENTS

U14

Men’s U14 Blue
Selection Event: May 30/June 1
Practice Timing: 3 camps: June 14-15; June 21-22; July 4-6
Competition: FHBC Invitational July 10-13 - Vancouver
Coaches required:

• Head Coach
• Assistant Coach

Men’s U14 White
Selection Event: May 30/June 1
Practice Timing: 3 camps: June 14-15; June 21-22; July 4-6
Competition: FHBC Invitational July 10-13 - Vancouver
Coaches required:

• Head Coach
• Assistant Coach

U16

Men’s U16 BC
Selection Event: April 18, 19 and 20
Practices Start: May 30/June 1 (maybe 2 days of July long weekend)
Practice Timing: Sat night/Sunday
Competition: U16 Invitational July 10-13 – Vancouver and US Challenge Aug 2008 – California
Coaches required:

• Head Coach
• Assistant Coach

U19

Men’s U19 BC
Selection Event: April 18, 19 and 20
Practices Start: May 30/June 1 (maybe 2 days of July long weekend)
Practice Timing: Fri night/Saturday
Competition: Junior National Championships July 17-20 Vancouver
Coaches required:

• Head Coach
• Assistant Coach

Senior

Men’s Senior BC
Selection Event: May 30/June 1 or VIT (May 16^th – 19^th )
Practices Start: May 30/June 1 or June 7/8
Practice Timing: TBC
Competition: Senior National Championships June 26-29 – Location TBC
Coaches required:

• Head Coach
• Assistant Coach

WOMENS PROVINCIAL COACHING APPOINTMENTS

U14

Women’s U14 BC Blue
Selection Event: U14 HP Tournament, April 4-6 Duncan BC
Practices Start: May 30/June 1 include July long weekend (either first 2 days or last 2 days)
Practice Timing: Sat night/Sunday
Competition: FHBC Invitational July 10-13, Vancouver
Coaches required:

• Head Coach
• Assistant Coach

Women’s U14 BC Blue
Selection Event: U14 HP Tournament, April 4-6 Duncan BC
Practices Start: May 30/June 1 include July long weekend (either first 2 days or last 2 days)
Practice Timing: Sat night/Sunday
Competition: FHBC Invitational July 10-13, Vancouver
Coaches required:

• Head Coach
• Assistant Coach

U16

Women’s U16 BC Blue
Selection Event: U16 HP Tournament, April 11-13
Practices Start: June 6/June 8 (no July long weekend practices)
Practice Timing: Fri night/Saturday
Competition: U18 HP Tournament May 9-11 + CanAm Challenge, July 21-27 VB
Coaches required:

• Head Coach
• Assistant Coach

Women’s U16 BC White
Selection Event: U16 HP Tournament, April 11-13
Practices Start: June 6/June 8 (no July long weekend practices)
Practice Timing: Fri night/Saturday
Competition: FHBC Invitational July 10-13 Vancouver + Junior National Championships July 17-20 Winnipeg
Coaches required:

• Head Coach
• Assistant Coach

U19

Women’s U19 BC Blue
Selection Event: U18 HP Tournament; May 9 10, 11 
Practices Start: June 6/June 7
Practice Timing: Fri night/Saturday
Competition: Senior National Championships June 26-29 + Junior National Championships July 17-20
Coaches required:

• Head Coach
• Assistant Coach

Women’s U19 BC White
Selection Event: U18 HP Tournament; May 9, 10, 11
Practices Start: June 6/June 7 (maybe 2 days of July long)
Practice Timing: Fri night/Saturday
Competition: Junior National Championships July 17-20 Winnipeg
Coaches required:

• Head Coach
• Assistant Coach

Senior

Women’s Senior BC
Selection Event: May 30/June 1 or VIT May 16-19
Practices Start: May 30/June 1 or June 7/8
Practice Timing: Fri night/Saturday
Competition: Senior National Championships June 26-29
Coaches required:

• Head Coach
• Assistant Coach

If any of the positions interest you please e-mail an expression of interest to Provincial Development Coach Robin D’Abreo at robin@fieldhockeybc.com by Feb 11^th 2008. 

Please be sure to include the following in your email:

• Preferred appointment
• Alternate appointment if necessary
• Current NCCP certification

Thank you for your interest in and commitment to our outstanding athletes. I look forward to working with all of you.

Sincerely,
Robin D’Abreo
Provincial Development Coach

Hello FHBC Coaches!

Listed below are Coaching appointments still available within the Women’s Regional (U16/U18) and Zone (U14) programs for 2007/ 2008.

Your commitment to the program will include the following:

• Working under the direction of the Regional Head Coach
• Working closely with fellow Regional Coaches to ensure a uniform approach to squad and team development within the zone or region
• Implementing BC practice plans and/or developing practice plans that satisfy the identified development priorities for your athletes
• Attendance, if possible, at Squad Trails as a selector
• Coaching squad athletes for a minimum of 20 hours
• Attending additional workshops designed to further develop your squad/team
• Being available for the 3-day High Performance Tournament specific to the age-group
• Working closely with the BC High Performance Director and Provincial Development Coach to pursue opportunities that further your own professional development.

Head Coaches for all programs should be ideally NCCP Level 3.  Assistant Coaches for all programs should be ideally NCCP Level 2.

Honouraria for each coaching appointment is based on NCCP certification, and minimum expected time commitment to the program.  Please click here for more details.

If any of the positions interest you please e-mail Provincial Development Coach Robin D’Abreo at robin@fieldhockeybc.com by Nov 8th 2007. 
Please be sure to include the following in your email:

• Preferred appointment
• Alternate appointment if necessary
• Current NCCP certification

REGIONAL COACHING APPOINTMENTS (U16/U18)

ISLAND

Training: Friday Nights

U16 Assistant Coach
U16 Assistant Coach

NORTH WEST
Training: Sunday nights

U18 Assistant Coach

SOUTH EAST
Training: Sunday Nights

U18 Assistant Coach
U18 Assistant Coach

Thank you for your interest in and commitment to our outstanding athletes. I look forward to working with all of you.

Sincerely,

Robin D’Abreo
Provincial Development Coach

National Schools Program 2008

The Schools Program represents an introductory step within the FHBC Coaching Pathway and is an ideal opportunity for new and developing coaches.  For general information on the Schools Program please click here.

If you are interested in any of the opportunities below please contact Mark Saunders at mark@fieldhockeybc.com or Robin D'Abreo at robin@fieldhockeybc.com as soon as possible. 

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School: Caulfeild Elementary
Address: 4685 Keith Road, West Vancouver, BC, V7W 2M8
Days and Times: Tuesdays or Fridays (mornings) 8.45am – 12.00noon.
Dates: Want May - early June  
Number of Classes / Groups: Grades 4 and 5
Coaches Required: 2 - Head and Assistant Coach

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School: Dr. R.E McKechnie School
Address: 7455 Maple Street, Vancouver, BC, V6P 5PS
Days and Times: Mons 11.15am - 12.00 noon
Dates: Would like to start in May
Number of Classes / Groups: 1 (Grades 4/5)
Coaches Required: 2- Head and Assistant Coach

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School: Peace Arch Elementary School
Address: 15877 Roper Avenue, White Rock. BC, V4B 2H5
Days and Times: Tuesdays 9.15-10.15 and 11.20-12.00 and/or Fridays 9.15-10.15 and 11.00-11.40am (could do twice or once per week)  - coaches would be paid for the time between sessions
Dates: Want April/May.  Start w/b 7^th or 14^th April
Number of Classes / Groups: 2 (Grades 5/6)
Coaches Required: 2- Head and Assistant Coach

Please email info@fieldhockeybc to post opportunities available within your club in this space!

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Shadow Coaching involves being added to an existing high performance coaching staff as an observer.  It allows newer coaches the opportunity to see first hand what makes some of our more experienced coaches good at what they do.  These opportunities are strictly volunteer and are available with all FHBC High Performance Programs.

Shadow Coaching does not require any prerequisites or qualifications and a full commitment to the program is ideal but not necessary. The more time a candidate is able to spend with the team the more they are likely to get out of the experience.

Please email robin@fieldhockeybc.com if you are interested in being added to any of our HP coaching staffs as a Shadow Coach.