Hockey is a sport that is as integral to the lives of the people in the state of Minnesota as the lakes and ponds we play on. The Minnesota Wild recognizes that the State of Hockey is made up of not only the players and participants, but also the great coaches and leaders that guide them both on and off the ice.
To honor these coaches and leaders, the Minnesota Wild has partners with 3M to award the 3M Excellence in Coaching Award.
Candidates for the award must embody the following qualities:
To honor these coaches and leaders, the Minnesota Wild has partners with 3M to award the 3M Excellence in Coaching Award.
Candidates for the award must embody the following qualities:
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Display good sportsmanship towards team, parents and officials
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Display positive youth sports experience and teaching methods through the game of hockey
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Display respect for players, parents and officials in all situations
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Teach positive life skills allowing kids to benefit from team experience
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Dedicate time both on and off the ice to support community initiatives
Nomination Information
Coaches may nominate themselves or fellow coaches who they feel meet the criteria. To be eligible, a nominee must be actively coaching a boy's or girl's high school hockey team in the State of Minnesota, and be a part of the Minnesota Boys or Girls High School Coaches Association. Nominees will be judged and selected based on how closely they model the qualities outlined above. One boy's coach and one girl's coach from each section in both classes (A and AA) will be selected during the Minnesota Wild regular season. Winners will be recognized during a pre-game ceremony and acknowledgement of their efforts. In addition, all section winners will be considered for the Charlie Stryker Coach of the Year Award. This award will be presented to one boy's coach and one girl's coach during a Minnesota Wild regular season game in March. If you have any questions, please contact Wild Community Relations at Community@wild.com.
Coaches may nominate themselves or fellow coaches who they feel meet the criteria. To be eligible, a nominee must be actively coaching a boy's or girl's high school hockey team in the State of Minnesota, and be a part of the Minnesota Boys or Girls High School Coaches Association. Nominees will be judged and selected based on how closely they model the qualities outlined above. One boy's coach and one girl's coach from each section in both classes (A and AA) will be selected during the Minnesota Wild regular season. Winners will be recognized during a pre-game ceremony and acknowledgement of their efforts. In addition, all section winners will be considered for the Charlie Stryker Coach of the Year Award. This award will be presented to one boy's coach and one girl's coach during a Minnesota Wild regular season game in March. If you have any questions, please contact Wild Community Relations at Community@wild.com.
