Coach Development Sessions – Elevate Your Coaching Skills!

We’re excited to offer a series of Coach Development Sessions designed to support our U7–U11 coaches in building confidence on the ice! While the focus is on U7–U11, all coaches are welcome to attend.

Each session will provide practical drills and strategies to help develop core hockey skills in your players, including skating, stick handling, and more. Sessions will also include a Q & A period, giving you the chance to ask questions and get advice on implementing what you’ve learned.

 Session Dates & Times

• December 4 – 8:00–9:00 PM

• January 8 – 8:00–9:00 PM

• February 5 – 8:00–9:00 PM

• March – TBD (8:00–9:00 PM)
   Location for all sessions: Flames Community Arenas – Red Rink

REGISTER HERE

 About the Instructor – Svend

Svend brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience to the rink. As a player, he competed for Germany’s U16–U20 National Teams and went on to play professionally in the DEL, where he was part of a championship-winning team in 2000. After retiring from playing, Svend transitioned seamlessly into coaching and has since worked with a wide range of athletes—from U7 to U18 AAA boys and girls, to players in the WHL, ECHL, NCAA, DEL, KHL, and NHL.

He has also been involved with women’s national programs across the globe, including Canada, Finland, Germany, Russia, Japan, and Norway. Currently, Svend is a Hockey Alberta facilitator for Coach Levels 1 & 2, the Checking Skills clinic, and all instructional streams. He is also a certified Hockey Canada Skills Coach, making him an invaluable resource for coaches looking to enhance player development at all levels.