Bay of Plenty Hockey Presents a Coaching Session for Coaches with Darren Smith!
Darren Smith Coaching Session - 24th of May 2026
Bay of Plenty Hockey is hosting a one-off coaching session with former Black Sticks coach and Mavericks General Manager Darren Smith. This is a free opportunity for coaches who want to develop their knowledge and take practical ideas back into their own environments.
The session will take place at Rotorua Hockey, with attendees meeting at the pavilion.
Event details
Location: Rotorua Hockey (pavilion)
Date: Sunday 24 May 2026
Cost: Free
Who can attend: All coaches welcome
Session schedule
4.30pm – 5.15pm: Coaches session in the pavilion covering season planning, training content, and key development areas
5.15pm – 5.30pm: Transition to Turf 1
5.30pm – 6.45pm: Observation of training session
6.45pm – 7.00pm: Coach debrief
This session provides an opportunity to observe, discuss, and reflect on coaching approaches in a practical setting, don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity.
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