The OHA Coaches Development & Support Group encourages interactions involving coach development related content that will be accessible to OHA coaches.
Cambridge, ON – for the third straight season, the OHA is offering a webinar speaker series. The webinars are meant to provide coaches with information, ideas and takeaways, that can be applied to their own coaching situation. Check out the OHA website and view last season’s presentations!!
Kitchener Rangers assistant coach Brad Flynn
Monday, December 9th, 2024 7-9pm
Presentation #1
Brad Flynn– “Defensemen Development”
Brad Flynn is a highly experienced junior hockey and development coach. He has coached in all 3 major junior leagues across Canada. A second-generation coach, Brad combines a deep understanding of the game and a passion for cultivating talent at all levels. Currently an assistant coach with the Kitchener Rangers, he brings expertise in strategy, player growth and team success. He operates East Coast Development in the Hamilton/Brantford area. Brad specializes in the science of scoring and defense development, helping to elevate players’ skills.
Presentation #2
Dale Mitchell– “Developing High Performance Habits in Junior Hockey Players”
Currently the head coach of the Leamington Flyers of the OJHL. Dale has held his Head Coach position for the last four years, winning the Sutherland Cup 2023, before the franchise transitioned to the OJHL. Moved into coaching after a stellar 11-year professional career split between North America and Europe. Selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. Played major junior for Oshawa and Windsor, winning Memorial Cups with both teams. Year after year, the rosters of Dale’s teams turn over, yet the team’s performance continues to evolve positively from training camp to playoffs. Dale will share some of his perspectives on how that is pursued.
- a short Q & A follows each presentation
Monday, January 13th, 2025 7-9pm
Presentation #1 TBA
Presentation #2 TBA
presenters & topics to be confirmed
a short Q & A follows each presentation
These webinars are available to all OHA coaches at no cost. Each coach interested in attending must register through the clinic link provided below.
Following the conclusion of the webinar series, OHA coaches who have registered and attended all sessions will be eligible for certification maintenance points.
If would like to attend the webinar series: REGISTER HERE
If you require clarification or have questions, please contact Murray Nystrom, OHA Technical Director: [email protected]a
