Ice Hockey Coaches

The role of an ice hockey coach is a combination of teacher, motivator, organiser, listener, and disciplinarian. In addition, there are many responsibilities that a hockey coach will fulfil. Some responsibilities include: facilitator, demonstrator, evaluator, supporter, and planner.

In ice hockey, the role of an expert coach entails more than teaching. Youth coaches influence the degree of enjoyment experienced by youth and their desire to continue participating in sport. This influence occurs through the coaches’ goals, values, attitudes, and behaviours.

A coach should focus his/her attention on individual skill development first. Individual skill development should be mastered prior to focusing on competition. For players to become successful in a team situation, they should develop their skating, stick handling, passing, and shooting skills. Individual skill development is the foundationManford and Arlene Theel

Date of marriage: Feb. 1, 1944

Place of Marriage:
Webster, S.D.

How did they meet?
They met at a wedding. Arlene's cousin got married in Paynesville, and Arlene, originally from Balaton, Minn., south of Marshall, was a bridesmaid and Manford, born and raised on a farm north of Paynesville, was the best man.

Who proposed and how?
Manford proposed during a drive around Rice Lake about a year after they met at the wedding. During that year, Manford had visited Balaton a couple of times and they had stayed in contact with letters. Arlene was visiting Paynesville for a few months, staying with her cousin, when they got engaged.

How long were they engaged?
A couple months.

How did they get married?
Manford was driving Arlene back home to Balaton at the end of her