Coaching
The Coaching Development Program is a key component of the long-term development of ice hockey in Qatar. Its main objective is to establish a sustainable coaching structure and increase the number of qualified local coaches.
Current Development
Particular attention is given to developing a consistent coaching methodology across all stages of player development. Coaches work across all levels of the hockey pathway:
Learn to Play
Foundational skating, intro puck skills & enthusiasm building
Youth Hockey
Skill execution under pressure, teamwork & competitive mindset
Women’s Hockey
Dedicated female athlete development, game sense & match play
Men’s Hockey
Elite tactical systems, performance analysis & senior national tier
Key Areas
Education and certification of local coaches
Standardized accreditation pathways aligned with international standards.
Continuing development of existing coaches
Ongoing education, refresher courses, and modern tactical theory.
Practical on-ice training
Drill design, pacing, whistle mechanics, and live execution on the rink.
Coaching methodology and planning
Season periodization, micro-cycle scheduling, and player load monitoring.
Youth development coaching
Age-appropriate physical literacy, fun-first engagement, and technical habituation.
Specialized goaltending coaches
Position-specific biomechanics, crease angles, and goaltender communication.
Women's hockey development
Strategic growth, female sports mentorship, and specialized national pathways.
Technical and tactical preparation of national teams
System implementation, special teams, 3×3 play, and international tournament readiness.
Video analysis and modern training technologies
Software tagging, post-game video breakdown, telemetry and tactical replay analysis.
International Cooperation
International cooperation and knowledge exchange are important elements of the programme.
Cooperation with hockey organisations and specialists from Russia and Tatarstan includes opportunities for:
international specialists to visit Qatar
On-site guest clinics, coaching workshops, and direct rink mentorship.
coaching seminars and educational programmes
Classroom tactical theory, sports science, and pedagogy certification.
technical audits of the hockey system
Rigorous external review of program pipelines and training methods.
development of individual and team training programmes
Customized blueprints for specific positions and national rosters.
education of local coaches
Empowering national instructors with modern international methodology.
training camps
Intensive domestic and overseas development camps in top ice arenas.
online consultation and ongoing technical support
Continuous remote review of training session recordings and tactical guidance from overseas staff.
Development of Local Coaches
One of the strategic priorities is to gradually reduce reliance on external coaching staff by developing a system in which Qatari specialists can independently provide high-quality player development at all levels.
Assistant Coach
Support role, practice setup, group drill leadership
Certified Coach
Independent team sessions, season planning & game bench boss
Advanced Coach
Elite systems, national team staff & mentor instructor
Young Coach Development
Young coaches are given opportunities to work alongside experienced specialists, participate in training sessions, analyse practices and gradually take on greater responsibility.
“Knowledge transfer from international and experienced national coaches to the next generation is an important part of the programme.”