Coaching.
Coaching field hockey in the Bay of Plenty is more than just teaching skills—it's about building confidence, fostering teamwork, and creating lifelong connections through sport.
Whether you're a parent volunteer stepping onto the turf for the first time, a school teacher guiding young athletes, or an experienced mentor shaping club teams, your involvement shapes the next generation of players across Rotorua, Whakatāne, Taupō, and beyond.
At Bay of Plenty Hockey Association (BOPHA), we celebrate coaches as the heart of our community, supporting everyone from introductory sessions with Small Sticks kids to competitive youth and senior programmes.
Key Resources from Hockey New Zealand.
Hockey New Zealand (HNZ) is the national governing body for field hockey and provides a wealth of free, accessible tools to help coaches at every level. Their Community Coaching Plan aligns with the HNZ 2025 Strategy, emphasizing continuous learning, player-centered development, and alignment with Sport NZ's guidelines. All resources are designed for volunteers and emphasize safe, inclusive practices.
Community Coaching Portal
Drills, videos, session plans, podcasts hockeynz.brackenlearning.com
National Coaching Ticket
Mandatory 20-min online module (safety & ethics) hockeynz.brackenlearning.com/online-learning-portal
Coach Hockey Hub
Full HNZ coaching pathway & resources hockeynz.co.nz/get-involved/coach-hockey
Additional Trusted Resources .
Beyond HNZ, here are some trusted online tools to enhance your coaching toolkit. These complement national guidelines with practical drills, youth-focused advice, and broader sports education:
Sport NZ – Getting Started in Coaching
sportnz.org.nz/resources/getting-started-in-coaching
Balance is Better
Youth coaching & well-being (Sport NZ) balanceisbetter.org.nz
Inside Hockey NZ
NZ video library & course feedback insidehockey.co.nz
Sportplan Hockey Drills
1,000+ searchable drills sportplan.net/drills/Hockey
Hockey Australia Coaching
Extra drills & ideas hockey.org.au/coaching
HNZ YouTube
Technique & game clips youtube.com/@hockeynewzealandinc
Coaching Support.
Getting involved is easy: express your interest via our CoachForce Officer, Tracy Edmonds and join a network that values fun, safety, and growth. Together, we're growing the game in our region—one pass, one goal, one inspired player at a time.
Email : tracy@bophockey.co.nz
Phone: 022 378 5605