The Archives - OHL/OHF U16 Program of Excellence Practice Plans 2011

The OHF/OHL U16 Program of Excellence was a development experience designed to educate and inform players and parents. The goals of the program included: to introduce players, families and staff to high performance hockey, the Program of Excellence and the Ontario Hockey League; to create a unique and special life and hockey experience for all players and staff involved; and to develop players and staff both on and off the ice. Players participated in intense, high performance on and off ice sessions and seminars. On-ice sessions were run by Hockey Canada and OHL personnel and included practices that focused on individual skill, team tactics, small area games, and position specific. The OHF/OHL U16 Program of Excellence has since been replaced by The OHF/OHL U15 Program of Excellence.

May 13 -15, 2011.

Barrie, Ontario.

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Ed Garinger is a seasoned hockey coach, mentor, and educator with over two decades of experience. A native of the Bruce Peninsula, he played minor and junior hockey before earning his BA and BEd from Nipissing University, where he also competed in varsity volleyball and extramural hockey.

Coaching since age 14, Ed has balanced his teaching career with an extensive coaching and development portfolio, working with players at all levels. He has coached in the Provincial Junior Hockey League, led youth and high school teams, and served as a learning facilitator for the OMHA. His experience includes elite programs like the OHL/OHF U15 and U16 camps, U17 Regional Camps, and Hockey Canada’s Skills Academy.

A Hockey Canada HP1-certified coach, USA Hockey-certified coach, and Chartered Professional Coach (ChPC), Ed is committed to ongoing professional development and continually seeks to expand his knowledge to better serve players and coaches. Now based in Orillia, he enjoys passing on his passion for hockey to the next generation.