Coaches' Corner
Welcome to the Coaches Corner
My mission as your hockey coaching director is to create a positive, inclusive, and competitive environment that fosters player development both on and off the ice. I work to guide and support our coaching staff, ensuring consistent skill progression across all age levels while promoting respect, teamwork, and sportsmanship. I aim to design and implement structured training programs that balance technical, tactical, and character growth while nurturing each athlete’s love for the game. Ultimately, I strive to build a strong hockey community grounded in safety, player well-being, and lifelong enjoyment of the sport.
***Page currently under construction, please check often while resources are added***
Motivational Quotes
" A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be" -Wayne Gretzky
"People would say, ‘Girls don’t play hockey. Girls don’t skate.’ I would say, ‘Watch this.” – Hayley Wickenheiser
“Nobody’s a natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It’s hard to stay on top.” – Paul Coffey
Player/Parent Resources
On Ice/Off Ice Training
Plyometrics Workout 1
Plyometrics Drills
Equipment/Gear Information
- JRRs hold a gear exchange every September.
- If you player needs gear throughout the season, please contact your head coach or coaching director for assistance before purchasing new gear.
- Pure Hockey On-line
- Pure Goalie On-Line
- Hockey Monkey
- Sideline Swap - also available in the app store
- Ice Warehouse
How to select a hockey stick video
Camp Information
- Will be entered as possible
- Please let coaching director know if you learn of opportunities
Coaching Resources
Coaching Requirements
Coaching Requirements for the 2025-2026 Hockey Season
- Required Annually
- Save your USA Hockey # as you will need it for additional requirements
2.Tucson Jr Roadrunner Registration
- You must register as a coach annually using the link above.
- You will need your USA Hockey registration #
3.USA Hockey Background Screen
- Background screening is required and valid for two (2) years.
- Coaches need to complete the background screening BEFORE allowed on the ice.
- USA Hockey's national background screening process requires a $30 fee which our board of directors will reimburse. If you completed a screening anytime after 4/1/2025, it should be good for the 2025-2026 season.
- It is your responsibility to confirm a valid screening.
4.USA Hockey SafeSport Training
- ALL Head and Assistant Coaches, Managers, Locker Room Volunteers and Board Members need to complete the USA Hockey SAFESPORT online training. SafeSport training is free, and in some cases all that is required is a quick "refresher" course that can be completed in 15-20 minutes.
- You must complete an Age Specific Module for EACH playing level you will be coaching. If you have completed an online specific age module in a previous year, you do not have to re-take that module.
- Coaches completed modules can be found in the USA Hockey Online Coaches Certification list
6.USA Hockey CEP Training (Required for ALL Travel coaches)
- Your Coach Education Program (CEP) level certification must be up-to-date and appropriate for the level you are coaching.
- If your CEP is expiring you MUST find the next available class online and complete prior to 12/31/2025.
- EXCEPTION: Coaches of Mite, 8U or younger may remain at Level 1 or their current level even if it has expired.
- For Travel team coaches, if your level 1 and 2 have expired, you need to proceed to the next level.
- Review your current CEP level with USA Hockey Online.
- Register for an available clinic at USA Hockey Coaching Clinics. CEP Levels 1-4 clinics are now provided virtual!
- IMPORTANT - If you do not complete the required CEP level before December 31st, you will be removed from your Travel roster and will no longer be eligible to coach for the remainder of the season. Registration is reimbursed by the board of directors.
On Ice Resources
- Library of practice plans, drills, & skills
- Coaches can create and share drills, skills, and practice plans
- Contact coaching director for username & password
Concussion Certification Screening
- Optional at this time but a great resource for all
- Certification is valid for 1 year
- Concussion Fact Sheet link