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Greater Toronto Hockey League CBET
(Competency Based Educational Training)

Formerly the National Coaching Certification Program

Click here for a printable PDF version of the Coaching Clinics Info.

House League coaches enter at the Coach Stream, while 'A', 'AA' & 'AAA' Coaches enter at Development 1. There is no longer an NCCP Theory Course.

Please choose one of the following:

CBET- Coach Stream for House League Coaching 2005-06
Hockey Canada's Coach Stream is the certification required by the Greater Toronto Hockey League for all House League Coaches to be on the hockey bench. This is an 11 hour course that includes:

  • Supporting the athlete through communication
  • Teaching skills and progressions in the training environment
  • Designing and delivering practices
  • The game environment and game day preparations
  • A down loadable Pre-Course Task that must be competed and taken to the course

  • The PRETASK is designed to prepare and focus on the course and will help establish competencies in the course material. It must be done and presented at the start of the course. To download click here.

Also included is certification for Hockey Canada's "Speak Out" & Harassment and Abuse. During the hockey season as part of the educational compnent of CBET, coaches who complete the Coach Stream will be mentored by phone or email by a GTHL Mentor. Please check with the host for cost of this training session. If you wish to attend one of the clinics you must be 16 years and older and register with the host contact.

date & host contact & registration info
CS June 2nd & 3rd, 2006
Community Services City of Mississauga
@ Iceland Arena
Heather Ann:
(905) 615-4680 x 2035
heatherann.mitchele@mississauga.ca
CS July 7th & 8th, 2006
Community Services City of Mississauga
@ Iceland Arena
Heather Ann:
(905) 615-4680 x 2035
heatherann.mitchele@mississauga.ca
CS Aug 11th & 12th, 2006
Community Services City of Mississauga
@ Iceland Arena
Heather Ann:
(905) 615-4680 x 2035
heatherann.mitchele@mississauga.ca
CBET - Development 1 for 'A', 'AA' & 'AAA' Coaching 2005-2006
The Greater Toronto Hockey League's Development 1 (Revised Intermediate Level) is the certification required by Hockey Canada for all 'A', 'AA' & 'AAA' hockey coaches to be on the bench. This is a 16.5 hour course that includes:

  • Team building with athletes
  • Teaching Hockey Skills and Progressions
  • Designing a Seasonal Plan with Practices
  • Goaltending
  • Offensive and Defensive, Individual and Team Tactics
  • Transition from game to practice
  • 4 hours on ice with coaches designing and delivering sessions

Also included is certification for Hockey Canada's "Speak Out" & Harassment and Abuse. For coaches who wish a more in depth program there is an optional downloadable Post Course Workbook on the GTHL Website to help coaches focus on their hockey season. However, for coaches who wish to attend the Development 2, they must successfully complete and present at registration this post course workbook.

During the hockey season as part of the educational component of CBET, coaches who complete the Development 1 will be mentored by phone or email by a GTHL Mentor.

Please check with the host for cost of this training session. If you wish to attend one of the clinics you must be 16 years and older and register with the host contact.

date & host contact & registration info
D1 April 29th & 30th, 2006
Community Services City of Mississauga
@ Iceland Arena
Heather Ann:
(905) 615-4680 x 2035
heatherann.mitchele@mississauga.ca
D1 May 13th & 14th, 2006
Scarborough, Toronto Parks and Rec.
@ Malvern CRC
(416) 338-4386
Bar Code: 1282321
D1 May 27th & 28th, 2006
Community Services City of Mississauga
@ Iceland Arena
Heather Ann:
(905) 615-4680 x 2035
heatherann.mitchele@mississauga.ca
D1 June 10th & 11th, 2006
Community Services City of Mississauga
@ Iceland Arena
Heather Ann:
(905) 615-4680 x 2035
heatherann.mitchele@mississauga.ca
D1 June 24th & 25th, 2006
Community Services City of Mississauga
@ Iceland Arena
Heather Ann:
(905) 615-4680 x 2035
heatherann.mitchele@mississauga.ca
D1 July 15th & 16th, 2006
Community Services City of Mississauga
@ Iceland Arena
Heather Ann:
(905) 615-4680 x 2035
heatherann.mitchele@mississauga.ca
D1 July 22nd & 23rd, 2006
Community Services City of Mississauga
@ Iceland Arena
Heather Ann:
(905) 615-4680 x 2035
heatherann.mitchele@mississauga.ca
D1 Aug 19th & 20th, 2006
Scarborough, Toronto Parks and Rec.
@ Malvern CRC
(416) 338-4386
Bar Code: 1282322
D1 Aug 19th & 20th, 2006
Community Services City of Mississauga
@ Iceland Arena
Heather Ann:
(905) 615-4680 x 2035
heatherann.mitchele@mississauga.ca
D1 Aug 26th & 27th, 2006
Scarborough, Toronto Parks and Rec.
@ Malvern CRC
(416) 338-4386
Bar Code: 1282323
D1 Sept. 15th & 22nd, 2006
Community Services City of Mississauga
@ Iceland Arena
Heather Ann:
(905) 615-4680 x 2035
heatherann.mitchele@mississauga.ca
D1 Sept 9th & 10th, 2006
Scarborough, Toronto Parks and Rec.
@ Commander RC
(416) 338-4386
Bar Code: 1282324
D1 Sept 16th & 17th, 2006
Scarborough, Toronto Parks and Rec.
@ Commander RC
(416) 338-4386
Bar Code: 1282325
D1 Oct 7th & 8th, 2006
Scarborough, Toronto Parks and Rec.
@ Commander RC
(416) 338-4386
Bar Code: 1282326
D1 Oct 21st & 22nd, 2006
Scarborough, Toronto Parks and Rec.
@ Commander RC
(416) 338-4386
Bar Code: 1282327
D1 Nov 11th & 12th, 2006
Scarborough, Toronto Parks and Rec.
@ Commander RC
(416) 338-4386
Bar Code: 1282328
CBET - Development 2 for 'A', 'AA' & 'AAA' Coaching 2005-2006
The topics included in the D2 course include:
  • Game Analysis
  • Seasonal Planning
  • Bench Management
  • Offensive Team Play, Defensive Team Play
  • Mental Preparation
  • Off-ice Training, On-Ice Sessions

    These topics will be presented to experienced coaches who are coaching older more experienced players. The aim of the D2 is built on the D1 with in depth material to challenge the coach and the players they are developing. Applicants to the D2 will be selected on a criteria that includes:
  • Must possess a GTHL D1 or Intermediate Level Certification
  • Must be coaching age gropus at the Bantam level or older
    Applicants must complete the application form and include with the application a cheque for $200.00 for the course and course materials. Applicants not selected will receive a full refund. Upon receipt of the application and fees, successful applicants will be directed to submit their D1 Post Task at a designated time. Post Task will not be returned. Be sure to make a copy. Failure to submit D1 Post task will resuld in removal from course with a refund subject to an administration fee of $25.00.
    D1-CBH applicatns are not required to submit a D1 Post task but must be competent with the D1 Post Task content. The same applies to Intermediate Level Applicants.
    Following the D2 clinic, successful participants will be D2 qualified and will not be required to do anything further. However, participants will have the option of pursuing the second stage of D2 the Field Evaluation.

    Development 2 - Optional Field Evaluation
    Participants who select this Field evaluation option, at the completion of the D2 course work will have 1 year to submit the D2 Post Task along with a cheque for $200.00 to start the Field Evaluation and D2 Post Task assessment. This fee is non refundable once this process has started and a GTHL Mento has been assigned to the participant.
    Participants who successfully complete the Field Evaluation will be D2 Certified.

    date & host contact & registration info
    D2 June 24th & 25th, 2006
    Vaughan Sports Village
    Herb Ebisuzaki:
    ande_herb@sympatico.ca

  • CBET - Initiation Program: Skills First Programs 2005-2006
    The Initiation Program is a skills first approach to hockey. Hockey fundamental are included in a manual with 3 progressive levels, based on, one hour lesson plans that assist the beginner to become the accomplished player. This is a 4-6 hour program and is mandated by Hockey Canada for younger players entering into hockey. During the hockey season as part of the educational compnent of CBET, coaches who complete the Initiation Program will be mentored by phone or email by a GTHL Mentor. Please check with the host for the cost of this training session.

    If you wish to attend one of the clinics you must be 16 years and older and must register with the host contact.

    date & host contact & registration info
    "Speak Out" Harassment & Abuse Seminar 2005-2006
    All coaching staff are required by HC to take this certification. This 3.5 hour course will help with the life long skills in communication and interacting with all participants especially players in the hockey environment. Please check with the host for the cost of this training session.

    If you wish to attend one of the clinics you must be 16 years and older and must register with the host contact.

    date & host contact & registration info
    National Coach Mentor Program 2005-2006
    This HC training session focuses on those individuals in your hockey association that everyone goes to with a question. Practice planning, drill design and problem solving are some of the Mentoring workshop content. Please check with the host for the cost of this training session.

    If you wish to attend one of the clinics you must be 16 years and older and must pre-register with the host contact.

    date & host contact & registration info
    April 2/06
    Hockey Canada/GTHL Development Camp
    Herb Ebisuzaki
    ande_herb@sympatico.ca
    April 14,15/06
    National Coach Mentor Program - Training
    GTHL/HC Mentor Program
    What is a Mentor?
    Herb Ebisuzaki
    ande_herb@sympatico.ca

    Application Form
    Special Events

    date & host contact & registration info
    April 2nd/06
    Hockey Canada / GTHL Development Camp
    Herb Ebisuzaki
    E-mail: ande_herb@sympatico.ca
    April 14, 15, 16th
    GTHL Under 17 Camp
    Herb Ebisuzaki
    E-mail: ande_herb@sympatico.ca
    April 14th
    High Performance Drills Seminar
    Herb Ebisuzaki
    E-mail: ande_herb@sympatico.ca
    April 16th
    National Coach Mentor Program
    Herb Ebisuzaki
    E-mail: ande_herb@sympatico.ca
    April 17th
    GTHL Try-outs
    April 29th, 30th
    NCCP - Development 2 Coaching Program
    Herb Ebisuzaki
    E-mail: ande_herb@sympatico.ca
    June 10th
    GTHL AGM
    July 5-8th
    International Coaches' Conference
    Web Info
    Darryl Boynton
    E-mail: dboynton@hockeycanada.ca
    TBA
    Ontario Under 17 Camp
    Other Contacts

    Lost or Missing Coaching Certification
    Nick Manzo
    Phone: (416) 694-9058
    Fax: (416) 694-7523
    E-mail: nmanzo@rogers.com

    Hockey Trainer's Certification Program
    Phone: (416) 426-7251
    Website: www.hdco.on.ca
    E-mail: hockey@hdco.on.ca

    Hockey Referee Certification Program
    Phone: (416) 636-6845 x 233
    Website: www.gthlcanada.com
    E-mail: mfata@gthlcanada.com

    Additional Information
    Herb Ebisuzaki
    Phone: (416) 651-7031
    Website: www.gthlcanada.com
    E-mail: ande_herb@sympatico.ca
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