Coaching.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Players.
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. The National Coaching Direction outlines the aspirations of the coaching system, identifies what is required of the coach network, defines core actions of impactful coaching and clarifies how the impact of coaching should be measured. For more information follow the links below.
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National Coaching Direction.
Hockey NZ has launched the National Coaching Direction, developed to create greater alignment across coaching in Aotearoa.
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Community Coaching Portal.
Drills, videos, session plans, podcasts
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National Coaching Ticket.
Mandatory 20-min online module (safety & ethics)
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Coachmate.
Your All-inOne Coaching App
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:
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Sport NZ.
The Getting Started in Coaching resource provides valuable tips on your role as a coach, communication, sport safety, planning, and teaching new skills to athletes.
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Balance is Better.
Youth coaching & well-being (Sport NZ)
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Inside Hockey NZ.
A platform to inspire and empower coaches and players worldwide, enabling them to embrace a growth mindset and elevate their skills, fulfilment, and enjoyment of sport and life.
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Sportplan Hockey Drills.
Over 1000+ Hockey Drills, Techniques & Coaching Plans plus powerful tools to help you become a more confident coach.
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HNZ YouTube
Hockey NZ has a variety of Coaching videos on their YouTube channel including technique & game clips.
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