BDMHA is now accepting coaching applications for the 2023/24 season.  

All coaches (parent/non-parent, new and returning) interested in being a Head Coach or Assistant Coach for the 2023-2024 season must apply by August 15th.   

We would like to have sufficient time to meet with all applicants. The target date to go through applications and conduct those meetings is between August 20^th and September 9^th, 2023. 

Our goal is to meet with all prospective Head Coach applicants before the start of evaluations which are scheduled to start September 15, 2023. 

NOTE:

·       Coaching commitment requires 12-15 hours per week at minimum. 

·       All coaches must agree to follow BDMHA’s Hockey Development Philosophy. 

·       BDMHA supports coaches through mentorship and coaching development opportunities throughout the season. Coaches are expected and encouraged to take advantage of these resources. 

BDMHA’s Hockey Development Philosophy

BDMHA’s focus is two-fold:

1.     Skill development over wins and losses.

2.     To create and nurture the passion and enjoyment of coming to the rink to play hockey. 

BDMHA’s skill development is focused on developing a player's individual abilities and techniques within the team environment and ensuring good individual habits and details for our players, that they can carry forward the rest of their hockey lives.  

Creating the passion of coming to the rink in a safe environment, where we encourage and challenge players to do their best. 

Our BDMHA hockey culture is inclusive. We respect ourselves, our teammates and coaches, our opposition, the officials and volunteers that make the game possible, and our community.  

Coaching Committee

The below Executive VPs will be coordinating coach/team staff selections within the association:

·       Hockey Development Professional, Andre Lefebvre: hdp@bedfordblues.com

·       VP Operations, Ken Lenihan: k.lenihan@bedfordblues.com

·       VP Recreation, Nancy Oldford: n.oldford@bedfordblues.com

·       VP U9/U7, Megan Douglas: m.douglas@bedfordblues.com

·       VP Competitive, Brian Furdas: b.furdas@bedfordblues.com

·       VP Finance, Craig Lynk: vpfinance@bedfordblues.com

·       Secretary, Kyla Burry: k.burry@bedfordblues.com

Apply Here: https://bedfordblues.com/l/31/BDMHA/pages/1679/CoachVolunteer-Applications/