This page is here to assist all of the coaches who volunteer their valuable time to work with all of our players. Our goal is to help make this a valuable resource that will assist you through out the season.

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The Greater Springfield League highly values sportsmanship and proper codes of conduct among not only its players, parents, spectators, and officials, but from our coaches as well. We feel that the policies and guidelines that USA Hockey and Massachusettes Hockey have adopted regarding these issues not only provide a positive environment for youth hockey at all age levels, but also help prevent any other unnecessary issues and keep the focus on making the game fun.

• Mass Hockey EFFORT Coaches Code of Conduct
• USA Hockey — Zero Tolerance Policy
• USA Hockey — Zero Tolerance Policy (Power Point)
• I Hope They Didn't Bring Apple Juice

• Coaches Guide for Small Area Games (PDF)

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It is very important that all hockey equipment fits properly on your child for it to full protect them in any possible situation that could happen on the ice. All equipment is covered in this very infomative and thourough document created by the New England Junior Falcons, Director of Strength and Conditioning/Athletic Training Paul Cacolice (A.T.,C.; C.S.C.S).

• Equipment Fitting Guide (PDF) (used with permission from the New England Jr. Falcons)

Safety should be among the most important thing to any hockey player. The best way to avoid an injury is with prevention and awareness. The following items deal with important information about head injuries and links to other safety items.

• usahockey.com — safety section
• masshockey.com — safety section
• Return to Play Guidelines after Head Injuries
• Concussion Prevention Guidelines

• Heads Up Hockey Brochure (PDF)
• Heads Up Reference Card (PDF)