Top Benefits
About the role
2026–2027 Central Alberta Selects Head Coach
Central Alberta Selects is now accepting applications for Head Coaches for the 2026–2027 season.
If you have questions about coaching roles, responsibilities, or the application process, please email selectshockeygovernor@gmail.com.
Head Coach Application
All prospective Head Coaches must complete the Coach Application.
Apply to Coach: Complete and submit the Central Alberta Selects Coach Application on the website http://Lacombemha.rampregistrations.com
Head Coach Honorarium
Central Alberta Selects provides an honorarium of $8,500 for the Head Coach role for the 2026–2027 season for U13AA, U15AA, U18AA. U11AA Head Coach receives $4,500.
Role Overview
Head Coaches are responsible for:
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Acting as the team spokesperson.
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Creating a safe and supportive environment for players and assistant coaches.
-
Leading on-ice and off-ice development, team culture, and community involvement.
-
Attending spring ID skates, tryouts, exhibition games, and evaluations (as applicable).
-
Collaborating with the division director on roster and staff selections.
-
Preparing seasonal development, communication, and team expectation plans.
-
Leading practices, game-day coaching, and video review sessions.
-
Communicating with CAS leadership throughout the season.
-
Abiding by all Lacombe Minor Hockey and Central Alberta Selects governance guidelines.
Coach Qualifications
- All coaches must complete a coaching application each season.
- Coaches may be required to complete additional Hockey Alberta courses—these are outlined in the coaching requirements documents on the Lacombe Minor Hockey and Hockey Alberta website.
- CRC/VSC must be submitted prior to being rostered as a coach and is valid for three years, with annual acknowledgements if applicable.
####CONTACT DETAILS
Organization:
Central Alberta Selects
Contact:
Brent Talsma
Email:
selectshockeygovernor@gmail.com
####APPLICATION DEADLINE
March 31, 2026
About Hockey Alberta
Our Vision: Hockey for life.
Our Mission: To create positive opportunities and experiences FOR ALL PLAYERS through innovative leadership and exceptional service.
Our Stakeholders: Administrators, Alberta Sport Connection, Club Teams, Coaches, Corporate Partners, Hockey Canada, Leagues, Local Minor Hockey Associations, Managers, Parents, Referees, Trainers.
Hockey Alberta is the third largest provincial branch of Hockey Canada, and is the acting governing body for amateur hockey in the province of Alberta ranging from the levels of minor hockey to senior hockey including the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Hockey Alberta has approximately 450 member organizations representing more than 90,000 participants. All players are coached, officiated and developed through certification courses, programs, education and training provided through Hockey Alberta..
Hockey Alberta is a volunteer driven organization with more than 500 volunteers involved in different roles from the Board of Directors to committees, councils and program areas.
Hockey Alberta's main office is located in Red Deer, at Red Deer College. In addition, Hockey Alberta operates five Regional Centre offices, with locations in Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge and Lloydminster.
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Top Benefits
About the role
2026–2027 Central Alberta Selects Head Coach
Central Alberta Selects is now accepting applications for Head Coaches for the 2026–2027 season.
If you have questions about coaching roles, responsibilities, or the application process, please email selectshockeygovernor@gmail.com.
Head Coach Application
All prospective Head Coaches must complete the Coach Application.
Apply to Coach: Complete and submit the Central Alberta Selects Coach Application on the website http://Lacombemha.rampregistrations.com
Head Coach Honorarium
Central Alberta Selects provides an honorarium of $8,500 for the Head Coach role for the 2026–2027 season for U13AA, U15AA, U18AA. U11AA Head Coach receives $4,500.
Role Overview
Head Coaches are responsible for:
-
Acting as the team spokesperson.
-
Creating a safe and supportive environment for players and assistant coaches.
-
Leading on-ice and off-ice development, team culture, and community involvement.
-
Attending spring ID skates, tryouts, exhibition games, and evaluations (as applicable).
-
Collaborating with the division director on roster and staff selections.
-
Preparing seasonal development, communication, and team expectation plans.
-
Leading practices, game-day coaching, and video review sessions.
-
Communicating with CAS leadership throughout the season.
-
Abiding by all Lacombe Minor Hockey and Central Alberta Selects governance guidelines.
Coach Qualifications
- All coaches must complete a coaching application each season.
- Coaches may be required to complete additional Hockey Alberta courses—these are outlined in the coaching requirements documents on the Lacombe Minor Hockey and Hockey Alberta website.
- CRC/VSC must be submitted prior to being rostered as a coach and is valid for three years, with annual acknowledgements if applicable.
####CONTACT DETAILS
Organization:
Central Alberta Selects
Contact:
Brent Talsma
Email:
selectshockeygovernor@gmail.com
####APPLICATION DEADLINE
March 31, 2026
About Hockey Alberta
Our Vision: Hockey for life.
Our Mission: To create positive opportunities and experiences FOR ALL PLAYERS through innovative leadership and exceptional service.
Our Stakeholders: Administrators, Alberta Sport Connection, Club Teams, Coaches, Corporate Partners, Hockey Canada, Leagues, Local Minor Hockey Associations, Managers, Parents, Referees, Trainers.
Hockey Alberta is the third largest provincial branch of Hockey Canada, and is the acting governing body for amateur hockey in the province of Alberta ranging from the levels of minor hockey to senior hockey including the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Hockey Alberta has approximately 450 member organizations representing more than 90,000 participants. All players are coached, officiated and developed through certification courses, programs, education and training provided through Hockey Alberta..
Hockey Alberta is a volunteer driven organization with more than 500 volunteers involved in different roles from the Board of Directors to committees, councils and program areas.
Hockey Alberta's main office is located in Red Deer, at Red Deer College. In addition, Hockey Alberta operates five Regional Centre offices, with locations in Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge and Lloydminster.