2025/2026 Coach Applications (West Lorne Comets)

Please complete this form to apply to coach U7-U15 Local league, U11 B2, Intro and house league. All coaching applications will be reviewed and kept confidential. Only those applicants moving forward to an interview will be contacted. Interviews may include a request to submit practice plans and coach's seasonal plan for the team. Applications close at 11:59 PM on Friday August 1st. No late applications will be accepted.

Personal Information

Please complete the following personal information.

Full Name^*

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Address^*

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Phone Number^*

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Email Address^*

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Example: [email protected]

Coaching Request

Please indicate for which team(s) you are applying to coach.

First Choice:^*

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First Choice: Which position are you applying for?^*

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Second Choice:^*

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Second Choice: Which position are you applying for?^*

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If you are unsuccessful as Head Coach, are you interested in being assistant coach?^*

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No
N/A - I am applying to be an assistant coach

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Coaching Certification

Please list all coaching certifications.

Coaching Certifications ^*

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Please ensure any coaching certifications are up to date in your Hockey Canada profile.

Coaching Experience

Please list all coaching experience, starting with the most recent.

Coaching Experience (Include Years)^*

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Coaching Qualities

Please complete the following sections to help us understand how your coaching style and how you will fit into our Association.

Please describe your coaching philosophy.^*

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List three (3) Coaching areas that you consider as your strengths.^*

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List three (3) Coaching areas that you wish to improve on^*

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How do you feel about shared practices and utilization of practice time^*

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What criteria will you use in choosing bench staff?^*

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Describe how you will run a typical practice.^*

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What is your philosophy in regards to ice time (e.g. fair play)?^*

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What are your coaching and team goals for the 2025/2026 season?^*

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Coaching Performance & Reviews

Please complete this section to help the Association under your willingness to work with others, and your commitment to growth as a coach.

Explain how you hope to utilize your assistant coaches/bench staff throughout the season.^*

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Are you willing to be reviewed throughout the season by OMHA/Hockey Canada/WLMH Coach Evlauator(s)?^*

YesNo

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Are you open to suggestions/modifications to your coaching philosophy/style in order to better your skillset and the experience for the players? ^*

YesNo

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Please provide an example of a time when you received criticism as a coach, and how you modified your approach/responded. ^*

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References

Please provide at two (2) character references from outside of West Lorne Minor Hockey that you have coached with in the past. If you have never coached with any other individuals outside of West Lorne Minor Hockey, please provide references that can speak to your ability to work with youth in a coaching role.

Reference #1 Name:^*

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Reference #1 Phone Number:^*

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Relationship with Reference #1:^*

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Number of Years Reference # 1 has known you:^*

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Reference #2 Name:^*

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Reference #2 Phone Number:^*

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Relationship with Reference #2:^*

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Number of Years Reference #2 has known you:^*

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