The Coaches Site and Minnesota Hockey have renewed their partnership for the 2026-27 season, naming The Coaches Site the Official Coach Education Partner of Minnesota Hockey.
The partnership gives coaches across the state one home for trusted development resources. It also puts a spotlight on the volunteers and leaders who make Minnesota one of the strongest hockey communities in North America.
What the partnership will deliver this hockey season:
- Coach of the Year, presented by The Coaches Site: The Coaches Site becomes the official presenter of Minnesota Hockey's Coach of the Year program. It will also publish an eBook celebrating the shortlisted nominees and the stories behind their impact.
- The Minnesota Hockey Locker: A Minnesota Hockey-branded hub on The Coaches Site will bring together co-branded resources, content from the Minnesota Hockey Development Team, and premium sessions from pastMinnesota Coaching Conferences.
- New on-ice video content: The two organizations will produce new on-ice coaching videos featuring Minnesota coaches, players, and drills, available to every member of The Coaches Site.
- Shared events The Coaches Site will bring educational sessions to Minnesota Hockey's Association Leadership & Hockey Director Conference, helping deliver more resources to organizational leaders across the state.
"Minnesota Hockey is thrilled to renew our partnership with The Coaches Site to provide Minnesota coaches with valuable educational resources, a comprehensive drill depositary, and opportunities to build our overall coaching network." - Jeremy Reed, Executive Director, Minnesota Hockey
"Minnesota has always set the standard for how a hockey community invests in its coaches. Working alongside Minnesota Hockey lets us turn that local expertise into resources every coach can use, from the first-year volunteer to the veteran bench boss. We're proud to celebrate the coaches who make the game better, and we can't wait to see what this next season brings." - Aaron Wilbur, Founder & CEO, The Coaches Site
About The Coaches Site
The Coaches Site is an education platform that enables sports coaches to create, save and share coaching content. Hosting a community of over 45,000 members, The Coaches Site has become a trusted vehicle for hockey’s top coaches to give back to the game, and empower leaders at the grassroots levels. Through its platform, The Coaches Site makes it easy for coaches to explore new resources, connect with a global network, and build their digital development playbook. For more information, visit thecoachessite.com.
About Minnesota Hockey
Minnesota Hockey, an affiliate of USA Hockey, is the governing body of youth and amateur hockey in Minnesota and the premier developer of hockey players in the state. Since 1947 Minnesota Hockey (formerly known as the Minnesota Amateur Hockey Association) has been providing volunteer services for the development and growth of hockey in Minnesota.
